Both Epilepsy and Anti-Seizure Drugs Increase Osteoporosis Risk, Study Warns
A new study warns that epilepsy drugs, as well as epilepsy itself, can increase the risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures.
Tag Archives: Osteoporosis
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Prolia Hypocalcemia Problems Among Dialysis Patients Results in FDA Investigation
The FDA warns Prolia has been linked to dangerously low calcium blood levels.
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Woman Suffers Multiple Vertebral Fractures After Stopping Prolia: Case Report
A new case report warns that Prolia discontinuation can lead to vertebral fractures in bone cancer patients.
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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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Topical Corticosteroids May Weaken Bones, Researchers Warn
A new study links high doses of topical corticosteroids with an increased risk of bone fractures and osteoporosis.
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High Doses Of Statins May Increase Risk Of Osteoporosis: Study
A new study warns that high doses of cholesterol drugs, like Lipitor, Zocor and Crestor, could increase the risk of osteoporosis.
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Nearly One-Third Of Lupus Patients Prescribed Opioids: CDC Study
A new study finds that nearly a third of those diagnosed with lupus use prescription opioid pain medications, despite recommendations against the practice.
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Prolia Problems with Bone Fractures Comparable To Those Linked To Fosamax, Study Finds
A new study finds that bone fracture risks with Prolia are comparable to those of Fosamax, an osteoporosis drug linked to atypical femur fractures.
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Prolia Fracture Risk Leads Public Citizen to Call For Black Box Warning
Public Citizen is calling for more stringent warnings on the osteoporosis drug Prolia, saying it is linked to an increased risk of vertebral fractures once patients stop using it.
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Air Pollution May Increase Bone Fracture Risk: Study
An analysis of two new studies warns that air pollution may increase the risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures among the elderly.
