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The once-yearly infusion of zoledronic acid (Reclast) reduced the risk of vetebral, hip, and other fractures in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, Dennis M. Black, Ph.D., of the University of California here, and colleagues, reported in the May 3 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
Therefore, they help prevent wrist, spine, hip, and other bone fractures. The bisphosphonates below are approved to prevent and/or treat osteoporosis: Alendronate: Both men and women can take it. It is ideal if your osteoporosis was caused by excessive usage of steroid medications. It increases your bone mass to protect against fractures.