Bisphosphonates for Osteoporosis
How It Works
Bisphosphonates are antiresorptive medicines, which means they slow or stop the natural process that dissolves bone tissue, resulting in maintained or increased bone density and strength. This may prevent the development of osteoporosis. If osteoporosis already has developed, slowing the rate of bone thinning reduces the risk of broken bones.
Bisphosphonates may be taken by men or women.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: November 6, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
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