Osteoporosis & Oral Health Patients with osteoporosis are usually prescribed antiresorptive medications to prevent bone loss. Some are taken by mouth (oral) while others are injected (intravenous). A list of common antiresroptive medications prescribed to osteoporosis patients is as follows: Generic Name Brand Name Alendronate Fosamax Etidronate Didronel Ibandronate Boniva Pamidronate Aredia Risedronate Actonel Zoledronic acid Zometa, Reclast Denosumab Prolia As with all therapies, these medications can have side effects. One of these is the effect on jaw bones. This occurs more often when the drugs are given intravenously and when consumption of oral medication is beyond three years.
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