By the way, doctor: What can I take for osteoporosis besides Fosamax?
Fosamax is one of a group of drugs called bisphosphonates that are regarded as first-line medications for preventing and treating osteoporosis. Most of the jawbone problems associated with these drugs have occurred in cancer patients receiving intravenous injections of zoledronate (Zometa) or pamidronate (Aredia) for bone pain. Experts don't know why these patients seem particularly vulnerable, but it may be that cancer treatment changes their response to bisphosphonate therapy. Also, the doses needed to treat bone pain are higher than those required for preventing or treating osteoporosis.
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