177 – Osteoporosis Medications Explained

In This Episode:

Dr. K explains what older adults should know about osteoporosis medications, including when they are usually recommended, how they work, and what side effects or precautions to discuss with your health provider. She covers:

• Why boosting bone density matters
• When to consider medication for bone density
• Hormone replacement therapy for bone loss
• What to do before starting osteoporosis medication
• How bone density medications work
• Bisphosphonates: first-line osteoporosis treatment
• Raloxifene and denosumab/Prolia
• Anabolic osteoporosis medications
• Romosozumab/Evenity
• Starting medication after a fracture
• Monitoring bone density during treatment
• Osteoporosis medications for men
• What if you don’t want medication?
• Questions to ask your health provider

Related episode:

• 176 – Boosting Bone Density: Best Ways to Prevent Fractures as You Age

Related Resources:

• FRAX Fracture Risk Calculator