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 ...

In the United States, the safety of prescription drugs is overseen along two parallel pathways. Federal regulation is provided by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which works to ensure the ...

Romosozumab plus alendronate vs alendronate alone was associated with improved lumbar spine BMD among postmenopausal women with T2D and osteoporosis. Romosozumab followed by alendronate treatment ...

Fosamax is a brand name of the generic drug alendronate. It helps treat osteoporosis due to menopause or steroid use. It works by altering bone formation and the breakdown of the bones in the body.

Compared with alendronate, teriparatide was associated with significantly greater pain reduction and better quality of life among postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. Teriparatide has a favorable ...

I’m a 65-year-old, overweight 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 days ...

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 ...

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 ...

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*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. 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 ...