Drugs
April 25, 2013 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Outrageous! Yet Another Popular Osteoporosis Drug STOPS New Bone Formation
When I read a brand new study just published last week in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, it was like a breath of fresh air. “At last! Mainstream … Continue Reading →
March 21, 2013 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
The Osteoporosis Drug You Never Heard About
Five years ago, a study showed that a common, cheap, over-the-counter drug helps maintain bone density. So why didn’t this news make major headlines? After all, this should be excellent … Continue Reading →
May 13, 2012 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Osteoporosis Medications: Do They Really Work?
That two word phrase – osteoporosis medications – it’s so commonplace that most of us don’t think much about it. Medications sounds normal, doesn’t it? And of course, big pharma … Continue Reading →
April 25, 2012 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Meet Binosto: Fosamax’s Bubbly Twin
The new osteoporosis drug Binosto: It’s bubbly, strawberry flavored, and quickly dissolves in a half a glass of water. Drink it once a week, and you’ll get the same exact … Continue Reading →
April 9, 2012 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Reclast Infusion: New Treatment, Old Story
As so often happens with new osteoporosis drugs – and Reclast infusion is a fairly new treatment – the truth becomes shrouded as pharmaceutical companies make grabs for money, power, … 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 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 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 →