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44 Treatments for Osteoporosis

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There are a number of good treatments for primary osteoporosis, most of them medications. In addition, calcium (0.5 to 2 g/day) and vitamin D (400 to 800 IU/day) supplementation can reduce the rate of bone loss in women who are more than five years postmenopausal. Fracture reduc...[read article]

Treatment News for Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis Drugs' Safety Subject of FDA Panel
FRIDAY, Sept. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Experts convened by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration were ...

Tests for Osteoporosis

1. Dual Energy X-Ray Photon Absorptiometry (DEXA) Bone Scanning Computer read-out of a bone density scan. ( Photo Researchers . Reproduced by permission.) More
2. Skeletal X-ray An X-ray is a common imaging test that allows doctors to view the inside of your body without having to make an incision. X-rays are waves of electromagnetic radiat... More
3. Bone Scan A bone scan is an imaging test that safely uses a very small amount of radioactive dye to help diagnose problems with your bones. This test reveals problems with bo... More
4. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
5. Whole Body Bone Imaging A bone scan is an imaging test that safely uses a very small amount of radioactive dye to help diagnose problems with your bones. This test reveals problems with bo... More
6. Computed Tomography (CT) of Spine A computed tomography (CT) scan, commonly referred to as a CAT scan, is a type of X-ray that produces cross-sectional images of a specific part of the body. In the ... More
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Self Care for Osteoporosis

1. Maintain Adequate Vitamin D Intake
2. Maintain Adequate Calcium Intake Calcium, the most plentiful mineral in your body, is a nutrient that helps build strong bones. The majority of calcium in your body is stored in your bones and teet... More
3. Smoking Cessation According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 70 percent of individuals who smoke cigarettes would like to quit. More
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Over the Counter Medications for Osteoporosis

1. calcium carbonate(Tums , others...) Close CALCIUM CARBONATE (KAL see um KAR bon ate) is a calcium salt. It is used as an antacid to relieve the symptoms of indigestion and heartburn. It is also used to prev... More
2. calcium citrate(Citracal Liquitab ) CALCIUM SALTS (KAL see um) are a calcium supplement. It is used to prevent and to treat low calcium levels. More
3. calcium-vitamin D(Os-Cal with D , others...) Close CALCIUM; VITAMIN D (KAL see um; VYE ta min D) is a vitamin supplement. It is used to prevent conditions of low calcium and vitamin D. More
4. cholecalciferol
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Prescribed Medications for Osteoporosis

1. estradiol(Estrace , others...) Close ESTRADIOL (es tra DYE ole) is an estrogen. It is mostly used as hormone replacement in menopausal women. It helps to treat hot flashes and prevent osteoporosis. It ... More
2. alendronate(Fosamax ) ALENDRONATE (a LEN droe nate) slows calcium loss from bones. It helps to make normal healthy bone and to slow bone loss in people with Paget's disease and oste... More
3. raloxifene(Evista ) RALOXIFENE (ral OX i feen) reduces the amount of calcium lost from bones. It is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis in women who have experienced menopause. More
4. risedronate(Actonel ) RISEDRONATE (ris ED roe nate) reduces calcium loss from bones. It helps make healthy bone and to slow bone loss in patients with Paget's disease and osteoporos... More
5. calcium carbonate(Maalox Quick Dissolve , others...) Close CALCIUM CARBONATE (KAL see um KAR bon ate) is a calcium salt. It is used as an antacid to relieve the symptoms of indigestion and heartburn. It is also used to prev... More
6. calcium citrate CALCIUM SALTS (KAL see um) are a calcium supplement. It is used to prevent and to treat low calcium levels. More
7. zoledronic acid(Zometa , Reclast) ZOLEDRONIC ACID (ZOE le dron ik AS id) lowers the amount of calcium loss from bone. It is used to treat Paget's disease and osteoporosis in women. More
8. conjugated estrogens(Premarin , others...) Close CONJUGATED ESTROGENS (CON ju gate ed ESS troe jenz) is an estrogen. It is used as hormone replacement in menopausal women. It helps to treat hot flashes and prevent... More
9. estradiol-norethindrone(Activella ) ESTRADIOL; NORETHINDRONE (es tra DYE ole; nor eth IN drone) is used as hormone replacement in menopausal women who still have their uterus. This product helps to tr... More
10. estradiol-levonorgestrel(Climara Pro ) ESTRADIOL; LEVONORGESTREL (es tra DYE ole; LEE voh nor jes trel) is used as hormone replacement in menopausal women who still have their uterus. This medicine is us... More
11. estropipate(Ortho-Est , others...) Close ESTROPIPATE (es troe PIH pate) is an estrogen. It is mostly used as hormone replacement in menopausal women. It helps to treat hot flashes and prevent osteoporosis.... More
12. conjugated estrogens-medroxyPROGESTERone(Prempro , Premphase) CONJUGATED ESTROGENS; MEDROXYPROGESTERONE (CON ju gate ed ESS troe jenz; me DROX ee proe JES te rone) is used as hormone replacement in menopausal women who still h... More
13. alendronate-cholecalciferol(Fosamax Plus D ) ALENDRONATE; CHOLECALCIFEROL (a LEN droe nate; KOL e cal SIF er ol) has two medicines to help reduce calcium loss from bones and to increase the production of norma... More
14. cholecalciferol
15. calcitonin(Miacalcin , others...) Close CALCITONIN (kal si TOE nin) is a hormone. It helps control calcium in the body. It is used to treat Paget's disease, osteoporosis, and hypercalcemia. More
16. teriparatide TERIPARATIDE (terr ih PAR a tyd) increases bone mass and strength. It helps make healthy bone and to slow bone loss. This medicine is used to prevent bone fractures. More
17. ibandronate(Boniva ) IBANDRONATE (i BAN droh nate) slows calcium loss from bones. It is used to treat osteoporosis in women past the age of menopause. More
18. estradiol topical(Estrasorb , others...) Close ESTRADIOL (es tra DYE ole) contains the female hormone estrogen. It is used for symptoms of menopause like hot flashes, night sweats, and mood changes. This medicin... More
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Medical Procedures for Osteoporosis

1. Physical Therapy Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain , and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those sufferin... More
2. Pain Management Pain management in cancer care encompasses all the actions taken to keep people with cancer as free of pain as possible. It includes pharmacological, psychological,... More
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Herbs and Supplements for Osteoporosis What's this?

1. vitamin D Vitamin D is found in many dietary sources such as fish, eggs, fortified milk, and cod liver oil. The sun also contributes significantly to the daily production of ... More Efficacy Grade B
2. calcium carbonate The Romans used lime (calcium oxide), clacked lime (calcium hydroxide), and hydraulic cement in construction works. Calcium (Latin calx , meaning lime) was first is... More Efficacy Grade A
3. Calcium Pantothenate The Romans used lime (calcium oxide), clacked lime (calcium hydroxide), and hydraulic cement in construction works. Calcium (Latin calx , meaning lime) was first is... More Efficacy Grade A
4. Copper Copper is a mineral that occurs naturally in many foods, including vegetables, legumes, nuts, grains, and fruits, as well as shellfish, avocado, and beef (organs su... More Efficacy Grade C
5. Boron Boron is a trace element that is found throughout the global environment. It has been suggested for numerous medicinal purposes, but there is a lack of strong evide... More Efficacy Grade C
6. Red Clover Red clover is a legume, which like soy contains phytoestrogens (plant-based chemicals that are similar to estrogen and may act in the body like estrogen or may actu... More Efficacy Grade C
7. Horsetail Horsetail ( Equisetum arvense ) has traditionally been used in Europe as a diuretic for the treatment of edema (swelling/fluid retention). The German Commission E e... More Efficacy Grade C
8. gamma-Linolenic Acid Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) is a dietary omega-6 fatty acid found in many plant oil extracts. Commercial products are typically made from seed extracts from evening ... More Efficacy Grade C
9. evening primrose Evening primrose oil (EPO) contains an omega-6 essential fatty acid, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which is believed to be the active ingredient. EPO has been studied... More
10. green tea Green tea is made from the dried leaves of Camellia sinensis , a perennial evergreen shrub. Green tea has a long history of use, dating back to China approximately ... More
11. dehydroepiandrosterone DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is an endogenous hormone (made in the human body) secreted by the adrenal gland. DHEA serves as precursor to male and female sex hormo... More
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