Meds factor in osteoporosis?
could medications possibly contribute to the onset of osteoporosis, henceforth spinal compression fractures...
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Dan is correct...in fact, many of my male patients who have had a compression fracture I can usually bet on them having taken prednisone long term which is thought to have resulted in osteoporosis.. (remember that males are less likely to expereince osteoporosis)
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yes, the most common being prednisone. Steroids are well known to cause osteoporosis if used chronically.
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Yes, that is right.....But, it isn't the only risk factor...
Some types of drugs (e.g. steroids) may do ...& other side effects....
Tha'ts why ..for some patients on steroid therapy , we give them anti-osteoprotic meds.
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