Bone Basics: Osteoporosis Medicines

Bone Basics: Osteoporosis Medicines

Although there is no cure for osteoporosis, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved medicines to prevent, slow or stop its progress. Taking a prescribed osteoporosis medicine, along with other healthy lifestyle behaviors such as getting enough calcium, vitamin D and regular exercise, can help reduce the risk of broken bones (also called fractures) due to osteoporosis.