Actonel “Drug Holidays” May Carry Increased Hip Fracture Risks: Study
Taking a holiday from bone-strengthening drugs like Actonel and Fosamax may increase the risk of hip fractures, according to the findings of a new study.
Tag Archives: Bisphosphonates
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Reclast Side Effects May Include Increased Risk of Seizures: Case Report
A new case report warns of a possible link between Reclast bone drug infusions and an increased risk of seizures.
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Zometa Side Effects Increase Risk of Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: Study
A new study suggests frequent Zometa injections increase the risk of jawbone death for some cancer patients.
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Study Questions Whether Fosamax And Similar Bone Drugs Provide Benefits After Seven Years of Use
A new study reveals that Fosamax and similar osteoporosis drugs failed to provide any benefits in preventing hip fractures after seven years of use.
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Fosamax, Similar Drugs, Increase Atypical Fracture Risk After Five Years Of Use: Study
A new study warns that Fosamax and similar drugs greatly increase the risk of atypical femur fractures after more than five years of use.
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Reclast Failed To Prevent Cartilage Loss In Knee Osteoarthritis: Study
A Reclast study's findings indicate the bone drug does no better than a placebo at preventing cartilage loss due to knee osteoarthritis, while still carrying significant risk of side effects.
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New Study May Explain Fosamax Femur Fractures
A new study appears to show the mechanism of action that may cause bone-strengthening drugs like Fosamax to increase the risk of femur fractures.
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Fosamax, Similar Bone Drugs, Linked To Increased Risk of Macular Degeneration: Study
A new study links continuous use of bisphosphonates, like Fosamax and Boniva, to a vision disorder known as wet age-related macular degeneration.
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Fosamax Hip Fracture Risk Identified in New Report
A new study suggests that bone-strengthing drugs like Fosamax may increase the risk hip fractures among elderly users.
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Fall Prevention More Effective Than Drugs in Preventing Hip Fractures: Study
Researchers say preventing falls will do more to prevent hip fractures in the elderly than medication.
