Many ra drugs can cause osteoporosis, as well as lack of activity. there are drugs to prevent this!what ra drugs cuz osteoporosis and what to prevent?

Some is true: Corticosteroids including Prednisone or Prednisolone can cause loss of bone density. There are medications that can cause osteoporosis which we call giop glucocorticoid induced osteoporosis. The medications do not necessarily slow you down. Your rheumatologist can clarify the for your own condition. The who has included RA as a risk factor for osteoporosis.

Steroids: Steroids are the main drugs that cause osteoporosis in RA treatment. The current recommendations are that if you are going to be on higher amounts of steroids for a prolonged period that you take osteoporosis type medication to prevent bone loss.