Bisphosphonates included in the updated FDA recommendation are only those approved to treat osteoporosis, including FOSAMAX, FOSAMAX PLUS D, ACTONEL, ACTONEL with Calcium, BONIVA, ATELVIA ...

The drugs include alendronate (Fosamax, Fosamax Plus D, and generic), ibandronate (Boniva), risedronate (Actonel, Actonel with Calcium, Atelvia, and generic) and zoledronic acid (Reclast and Zometa).

The commonest ones are called bisphosphonates and the brand names of these drugs are Fosomax, Actonel and Boniva. They are all slightly different in slightly different ways. They are similar ...

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Prolia (denosumab) is a prescription drug used to treat osteoporosis and strengthen bones in certain people. This drug can interact with some other medications. For example, Prolia can interact ...

Examples: bisphosphonates such as alendronate (Fosamax, Fosamax Plus D, and generic), etidronate (Didronel and generic), ibandronate (Boniva), and risedronate (Actonel) How they can backfire.

In addition, alendronate (Fosamax) and risedronate (Actonel) are prescribed to prevent steroid-induced osteoporosis and subsequent fractures. To date, risedronate is the only medication approved ...

When you stop Evista, you quickly lose the effect. With the Actonel, Fosomax, Boniva, Reclast agents the loss of effect is slower, but it will depend on how long you took it, and which one you ...

Taking medicines to build up bone, such as alendronate (Fosamax) or risedronate (Actonel), as prescribed by your doctor. Not ...

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