Though Fosamax is proven to be effective in treating osteoporosis, there are still lots of people who look for alternatives to avoid the drug’s adverse side effects.
The possible health problems caused by the side effects of Fosamax prods patients to look for safer and better alternatives. Calcitonin, Evista, and Calcium Supplements are just among the several alternative drugs and therapies in the market.
Evista
Raloxifene, brand name Evista, is prescribed to postmenopausal women with osteoporosis; however, it is not as effective as other biosphosphonate drugs, notes the website BreastCancer.org.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/253069-alternatives-to-fosamax/#ixzz1lDzVdUJ2
Calcitonin
Calcitonin is a natural hormone found in both the human body and the salmon fish. Although it is not a cure for osteoporosis, calcitonin salmon may help to increase bone density and slow bone deterioration.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/253069-alternatives-to-fosamax/#ixzz1lDzfF2yr
Calcium Supplements
Calcium supplements alone are not an adequate treatment for bone loss, writes Susan Brown, PhD on the website Women to Women. Brown notes there are a minimum of 20 essential nutrients that directly affect bone health, and many must come from either diet or supplementation.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/253069-alternatives-to-fosamax/#ixzz1lDznFUPU
