Dear Dr. Roach: I’m a 65-year-old, overweight white woman. I recently had a DEXA scan, and based on the results, my general physician prescribed Fosamax for osteopenia. The first dose created a ...

We eat healthy and exercise as regularly as we can to stay strong and ward off osteoporosis-but should the prescription drug Fosamax be part of our bone-boosting arsenal? Keep reading for a top ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My primary care doctor has prescribed the medication Evenity for my osteoporosis. I have been on Fosamax for about three years, but my recent bone density scan went down slightly in ...

I’m a 65-year-old, overweight white woman. I recently had a DEXA scan, and based on the results, my general physician prescribed Fosamax for osteopenia. The first dose created a horrible reaction two ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Women are more likely to have osteoporosis than men, and it often starts around menopausal age. Menopause also lowers estrogen levels, which can ...

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