Osteoporosis drugs are at best a dubious solution to this widespread problem. One commonly prescribed medication, alendronate sodium, has been linked to necrosis (rotting) of the jawbone, even when taken for only short periods.4 In other individuals, bisphosphonates, the most popular class of prescription drugs developed to treat osteoporosis, have the unfortunate side effect of increasing the risk of bone fracture.5 Although debate continues about the long-term safety of these medications and whether periodic drug holidays will help protect patients from serious complications, it is certain
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