List of Treatments for Osteoporosis

Below is a listing of treatments and therapies for osteoporosis. Click on one to read more information or connect with others currently using it.

Actonel (Risedronate)

Overview
Actonel is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat and prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis. Actonel is also indicated for men with osteoporosis and people with… read more

Alendronate or Alendronic acid

Overview
Alendronate is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat and prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis. Alendronate is also indicated to increase bone mass in men with… read more

Boniva (Ibandronate)

Overview
Boniva is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat and prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Boniva is also referred to by its drug name, Ibandronate, or… read more

Calcium and vitamin D

Overview
Calcium is an important mineral in the human body. A sufficient level of calcium is necessary for building and maintaining bones as well as blood clotting and the proper functioning of nerves and muscles,… read more

Exercise

Overview
People with osteoporosis, especially those who have experienced fractures, may avoid exercise for fear of falling or causing additional fractures. However, staying physically active is important for… read more

Forteo (Teriparatide [rDNA origin])

Overview
Forteo is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat postmenopausal women with osteoporosis who are at high risk for fracture. Forteo is also indicated to treat men with… read more

Fosamax (Alendronate)

Overview
Fosamax is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat and prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis. Fosamax is also indicated to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis and… read more

Prolia (Denosumab)

Overview
Prolia is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to increase bone mass in women and men at high risk for fracture. Prolia is indicated for postmenopausal women with… read more

Reclast (Zoledronic acid)

Overview
Reclast is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat and prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis. Reclast is also indicated to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis and… read more

Risendronate

Overview
Risedronate is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat and prevent osteoporosis. Risedronate may be used to treat postmenopausal osteoporosis, men with osteoporosis, and… read more

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