Bisphosphonates for Osteoporosis
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You take most bisphosphonates by mouth—every day, once or twice a week, or even once a month. Zoledronic acid is given Reference intravenously Opens New Window (IV), usually only once each year. One form of ibandronate is also given intravenously, usually every 3 months.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: November 6, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Carla J. Herman, MD, MPH - Geriatric Medicine |
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