April 9, 2012 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
ALERT: Bisphosphonates Almost Double The Risk Of Vision Loss
Pick up any container of laundry detergent, and you’re likely to find this warning printed on it: “If swallowed, rinse mouth, drink a large glassful of water or milk, and … Continue Reading →
April 7, 2012 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Prolia Pros And Cons
At only 2 years out from FDA approval, Prolia (generic name, denosumab) is still considered a new treatment – so the pros and cons are still being weighed and considered … Continue Reading →
April 7, 2012 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Negative Side Effects Of Reclast
In some ways, it seems a bit redundant to talk about the “negative side effects” of Reclast – after all, even the short-term, positive side effects (such as high scores … Continue Reading →
April 6, 2012 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Osteonecrosis And Fosamax
If you’ve been reading up on the side effects of osteoporosis medications, you have undoubtedly heard about osteonecrosis of the jaw, and osteonecrosis and Fosamax in particular. In fact, some … Continue Reading →
April 5, 2012 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
What Is The Forteo (Teriparatide) Injection?
As Big Pharma continues to come up with ever-more creative ways of getting osteoporosis drugs into your body, you may have heard of the latest injectable form of osteoporosis medication: … Continue Reading →
April 4, 2012 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Taking Evista And Boniva
Many osteoporosis patients find themselves taking Evista and Boniva even if they have reservations about these drugs. Maybe it’s because their doctors said things like this: “If you don’t take … Continue Reading →
April 4, 2012 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Say Hello To Aloe For Your Bones
I love doing yard work. It not only gives me an excuse to take a break and enjoy the beautiful Florida sunshine; I also find it relaxing and rewarding. A … Continue Reading →
April 3, 2012 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Boniva Side Effects
When your doctor wants to prescribe an osteoporosis medication such as Boniva, does he or she take the time to warn you about Boniva’s side effects? It’s always interesting to … Continue Reading →
April 2, 2012 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
The Once-A-Month Actonel Dose
In 2008, the FDA approved the once-a-month Actonel dose. Their reasoning came from a single study that compared the benefits of a daily 5mg Actonel dose with a monthly 150mg … Continue Reading →
April 2, 2012 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
How Much Vitamin C Should You Take For Your Bones?
It may not be a coincidence that its name begins with the same letter as calcium. A recent study on this crucial vitamin, typically recognized as an immune system builder … Continue Reading →