Consider a Prescription

While some drugs may increase your risk of osteoporosis, others have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for both the treatment and prevention of the disease:

• Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
• Alendronate sodium (Fosamax)
• Risedronate sodium (Actonel)
• Raloxifene (Evista)
• Calcitonin (Miacalcin)

While the medications slow or stop bone breakdown, many also have side effects. Speak to your doctor about whether these preventative prescriptions may be right for you.