how long women should take a bisphosphonate for osteoporosis

December 2009

See updated information from the FDA concerning bisphosphonates and increased risk of thigh bone fracture

There's controversy about how long women should take a bisphosphonate for osteoporosis.

Many postmenopausal women get them indefinitely...but this may not be necessary or safe.

Bisphosphonates can stay in the bones for years...and their effects can last even when therapy is stopped.

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Table of Contents

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Osteoporosis how long women should take a bisphosphonate for osteoporosis
Infectious Diseases Canadian cystic fibrosis patients will now be able to get Cayston (aztreonam)
Infectious Diseases Doribax (doripenem) is now the fourth carbapenem
HIV & AIDS hypersensitivity and serious skin reactions associated with Intelence (etravirine)
Women's Health whether nitrofurantoin and TMP/SMX are safe to use during pregnancy
Cardiology start beta-blockers earlier before surgery
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Dermatology how to choose a topical corticosteroid for skin problems
Hypertension new emphasis on treating hypertension in KIDS
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