Osteoporosis: Medications

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  • Estrogen for osteoporosis

    11/21/08, Healthwise

    Taking estrogen increases a woman's levels of the hormone estrogen after menopause. Estrogen slows bone thinning and causes some increase in bone thickness.

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  • Calcitonin for osteoporosis

    11/21/08, Healthwise

    Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone. It helps regulate calcium levels in your body and is involved in the process of bone building. When taken by shot or nasal spray, it slows the rate of bone thinning. It also relieves pain that

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  • Osteoporosis - Medications

    11/21/08, Healthwise

    Medicines are used to both prevent and treat osteoporosis. Some medicines slow the rate of bone loss or increase bone thickness. Even small amounts of new bone growth can reduce your risk of broken bones.

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  • Parathyroid hormone for osteoporosis

    11/21/08, Healthwise

    Teriparatide is a synthetic version of parathyroid hormone, which is the body's primary regulator of calcium and phosphate in the bones. Teriparatide stimulates bone growth and slows the rate of bone loss.1

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