Prescription drugs

10 signs you’re at risk for osteoporosis

Women are already at a higher risk for osteoporosis, but these other factors can increase chances of bone loss

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Prescription drugs

Long-term use of a number of drugs can cause osteoporosis. They include thyroid hormone, anticonvulsants, antacids that contain aluminum, methotrexate (used to treat cancer, immune disorders and arthritis), heparin (used to prevent blood clothing), cholestyramine (used to reduce levels of cholesterol in the blood) and some glucocorticoids, such as cortisone and prednisone, which are given to treat osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, allergic reaction, multiple sclerosis and chronic skin disorders.