Which drugs are effective against osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis: Some are raloxifene, bisphosphonates, teriparatide, strontium ranelate, & denosumab. Inquire about those & other meds. From your primary care doc.

Bisphosphonates : Bisphosphonates like alendronate (fosamax) and risedronate (actonel) are often used as first line drugs in post menopausal and senile osteoporosis. They have excellent effectiveness in reducing the risk of spine and hip fractures. They are available as an oral medication taken once a week. There is also an intravenous bisphosphonate, zolendronic acid (reclast), that is given once a year.