Health Information
Bisphosphonates for Osteoporosis
Why It Is Used
Bisphosphonates are commonly used for the prevention and treatment of Reference osteopenia Opens New Window and osteoporosis.
Bisphosphonates are also used to treat other bone diseases such as Reference Paget's disease Opens New Window.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: November 6, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Carla J. Herman, MD, MPH - Geriatric Medicine |
|
© 1995-2011, Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.
This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Reference Terms of Use. Reference How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions.
