Osteoporosis drugs: Which one is right for you?

CALCITONIN; THERAPEUTIC use of monoclonal antibodies; RALOXIFENE; OSTEOPOROSIS drugs; ALENDRONATE; ZOLEDRONIC acid; RISEDRONATE; TERIPARATIDE; DIPHOSPHONATES; OSTEOPOROSIS; THERAPEUTICS

The article offers information on the different types of osteoporosis drugs. Topics covered include the risks tied to bisphosphonate drugs, the use of dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) to measure bone density, and the drug options for postmenopausal women who are not starting with a bisphosphonate. Also mentioned are intravenous infusion of zoledronic acid, injections of ibandronate, and denosumab.