how drugs for osteoporosis compare
February 2008
People want to know how drugs for osteoporosis compare.
Most osteoporosis drugs prevent vertebral fractures.
There's good evidence for bisphosphonates (Fosamax, Actonel, Aclasta, etc), estrogen, teriparatide (Forteo), and raloxifene (Evista)...and fair evidence for calcitonin (Miacalcin, etc).
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