Bisphosphonates

6 strategies to build stronger bones

If you've been diagnosed with osteoporosis, these strategies can help increase your bone mass and reduce the effect of mineral loss

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Bisphosphonates

Bisphosphonates are drugs that affect bone by inhibiting its breakdown, preventing bone loss and increasing bone density and reducing fracture risk. They are prescribes oral tablets taken daily, once weekly, once monthly or once a year as an injection.

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