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What are the best treatment options for both acid reflux and osteoporosis? i have read that many drugs for osteoporosis can cause heartburn and drugs that treat reflux can be harmful to your bones. i have been trying diet changes for the heartburn (somew
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Several : Several non-oral medications are now available that bypass the gastrointestinal tract - so they usually do not contribute to reflux. These medications include zoledronic acid (reclast), ibandronate (boniva), Denosumab (prolia) and parathyroid hormone (forteo). I would recommend discussing these options with your primary doctor or make an appointment with a specialist such as a rheumatologist.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Other options: In patients with osteoporosis suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease, there are OTHER medical treatments options available (intravenous /subcutaneous form.) I encourage you to discuss with your endocrinologist or your primary care physician
Answered 6/26/2018
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