Tag: Fosamax

Fighting Osteoporosis With Prolia

Posted by Dr. Robert Robins MD - November 15, 2011 - Gynecology
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An osteoporotic fracture will affect 50% of women after the age of 50.  Fortunately, we have the ability to diagnose this condition early (with a Dexa-bone densitometry machine) and now treat it.  The gold standard treatment is with the Bisphosphonate medications (Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva, Reclast).  Evista is another option.  In June, 2010, the FDA approved [...]

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Fosamax : Good or Bad?

Posted by Dr. Robert Robins MD - July 22, 2011 - Gynecology
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Osteoporosis is a growing health problem in our aging population. The death secondary from complications of a hip fracture are equal to the death from breast cancer in our country. Fosamax is the first of four medications that have been developed in our fight against this disease. The group of drugs is called Bisphosphonates. Bisphosphonates [...]

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