One tablet a month could help osteoporosis after menopause
One tablet (150mg) of the drug ibandronate (Boniva) a month could help women with postmenopausal osteoporosis. Boniva is related to the drugs Fosamax and Actonel both of which are available to be taken by mouth daily or weekly. All these are all drugs which help to prevent and treat osteoporosis after menopause. Boniva can be taken daily but is the only medication on the group that can be taken monthly.
Research has shown that taking Boniva once a month by mouth was as effective as weekly Fosamax or Actonel in reducing fractures in women with osteoporosis after menopause.The study was carried out in 93 postmenopausal women aged 55-85.
This may not seem like a big deal but it definitely makes life easier in terms of the number of pills you have to take and remembering to take your medication. This is good news for members of the “I hate taking tablets” brigade (including yours truly!).
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