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Medications Used for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Medication Prices
| Medication | Member Price | Retail Price |
|---|---|---|
| Alendronate | $0 on listed strengths | $79.99 |
| Ibandronate | $0 with membership | $99.99 |
| Raloxifene | $0 with membership | $89.99 |
| Risedronate | $0 on listed strengths | $89.99 |
What Is Osteoporosis?
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Managing Osteoporosis with TheDrugClub
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Pharmacist insight
Bisphosphonates for osteoporosis must be taken on an empty stomach with a full glass of water, and patients should remain upright for 30 minutes afterward. This prevents esophageal irritation. Generic alendronate is equally effective as brand-name Fosamax for preventing fractures.
Angela C. Beverly, PharmD
MedlinePlus overview of Osteoporosis
What is osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a disease in which your bones become weak and are likely to fracture (break). The disease can develop when your bone mineral density and bone mass decrease. It can also happen if the structure and strength of your bones change.
Osteoporosis is called a "silent" disease because it doesn't usually cause symptoms. You may not even know you have the disease until you break a bone. This could happen with any bone, but it's most common in the bones of your hip, vertebrae in the spine, and wrist.
What causes osteoporosis?
Your bones are made of living tissue. To keep them strong, your body breaks down old bone and replaces it with new bone. Osteoporosis develops when more bone is broken down than replaced. You lose bone mass and changes happen in the structure of your bone tissue. This can happen as you get older. Other risk factors can also lead to the development of osteoporosis or increase your chance of developing the disease.
Who is more likely to develop osteoporosis?
Anyone can develop osteoporosis, but you are more likely to develop it if you have one or more risk factors:
Your sex. Osteoporosis is more common in women, especially after menopause (postmenopausal).
Your age. Your risk increases as you get older. It is most common in people over age 50.
Your body size. It is more common in people who are slim and thin boned.
Your race: White and Asian women are at highest risk.
African American and Mexican American women have a lower risk.
White men are at higher risk than African American and Mexican American men.
Family history. Your risk of osteoporosis may be higher if one of your parents has osteoporosis or broke their hip.
Changes to hormones. Low levels of certain hormones can increase your chance of developing osteoporosis.
Diet. A diet that is low in calcium and/or vitamin D or does not include enough protein can raise your risk.
Long-term use of certain medicines, such as: Corticosteroids
Proton pump inhibitors (which treat GERD)
Medicines to treat epilepsy
Having other medical conditions, such as: Endocrine diseases
Certain digestive diseases
Rheumatoid arthritis
Certain types of cancer
HIV
Anorexia nervosa, a type of eating disorder
Your lifestyle. Certain lifestyle factors can contribute to bone loss, such as: Smoking tobacco
Long-term heavy alcohol use
Physical inactivity or prolonged periods of bedrest
What are the symptoms of osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis usually doesn't cause symptoms. You may not know that you have it until you break a bone.
How is osteoporosis diagnosed?
Health care providers often diagnose osteoporosis during routine screening for the disease. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for:
Women age 65 and older
Postmenopausal women under age 65 who have factors that increase the chance of developing osteoporosis
For men, it isn't clear yet whether regular screening is helpful. More research is needed to know for sure.
To find out if you have osteoporosis, your provider:
Will ask about your medical history and whether you have ever broken a bone
May do a physical exam, which could include checking for: A loss of height and/or weight
Changes in your posture
Balance and gait (the way you walk)
Your muscle strength
Will likely order a bone density scan
May do a fracture risk assessment, which is a short questionnaire that helps estimate your risk of breaking a bone in the next 10 years
Will likely order a bone density scan
May do a fracture risk assessment, which is a short questionnaire that helps estimate your risk of breaking a bone in the next 10 years
What are the treatments for osteoporosis?
The goals for treating osteoporosis are to slow or stop bone loss and to prevent fractures. Your provider may recommend:
A healthy, balanced diet that includes enough calcium, vitamin D, and protein
Lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking and limiting alcohol
Regular physical activity including weight-bearing exercise (like walking), strength training, and balance exercises
Fall prevention to help prevent fractures
Medicines, such as: Medicines that slow down bone loss
Medicines that help rebuild bone
In addition to managing your osteoporosis, it's important to avoid activities that may cause a fracture. These can include movements that involve:
Twisting your spine, like swinging a golf club
Bending forward from the waist, like sit ups and toe touches
You can also help reduce the risk of breaking a bone by preventing falls.
Can osteoporosis be prevented?
To help keep bones strong and help prevent osteoporosis, the best thing to do is to eat a healthy diet rich in calcium and vitamin D. Getting regular physical activity, limiting alcohol, and not smoking can also help.
NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine. MedlinePlus topic page. Topic date: 10/22/1998. MedlinePlus file date: 10/15/2026 02:30:37.
This information is educational and is not medical advice.