Medicines associated with bone loss

Many drugs can cause bone loss. Medicines that one needs to be careful of include:

  • glucocorticoids
  • anticoagulants,
  • anticonvulsive drugs,
  • chemotherapy,
  • aromatase inhibitors,
  • heparin
  • phosphate-binding antacids
Always discuss with your doctor to see if there are any appropriate alternatives. 
 

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