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How Long Should You Be Taking Osteoporosis Drugs?
Researchers at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have taken a close look at the long-term benefit of bisphosphonates, a class of medications widely prescribed to treat osteoporosis. Some patients may be able to stop using bisphosphonates after three to five years and still continue to benefit from their use.
If you're one of the 44 million Americans at risk for osteoporosis—a disease in which bones become weak and are more likely to break—you may be taking bisphosphonates.
Learn more about the risks and benefits of long-term use, and steps you can take to reduce your risk of osteoporosis - such as exercise - at www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm309688.htm
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