Fosamax

Clinical trial: Adherence study for osteoporosis meds

Call for woman ages 55 years and older who have osteoporosis to participate in a study.
(National Institutes of Health) UPDATED 06/20/2008
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Kroger also offering discounts on women's meds

The grocery chain Kroger announced this week it will sell a 30-day supply of several women's-health related medications for $9.
(Medical News Today) UPDATED 05/15/2008
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Fosamax linked to heart ailment

The osteoporosis drug Fosamax appears to double a woman's odds of developing atrial fibrillation, a chronic irregular heartbeat, a study reported Monday.
(USA Today) UPDATED 04/28/2008
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Viewpoint: Are we healthier than we think?

According to author Shannon Brownlee, Americans are bombarded with medical news in an attempt to raise their 'awareness' of health conditions such as high cholesterol, osteoporosis, and pre-diabetes.
(The Washington Post) UPDATED 03/30/2008
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Fosamax linked to unusual leg fractures

WEDNESDAY, March 19 (HealthDay News) -- In the latest research to cast a shadow on the safety of a popular bone-strengthening medication, researchers report that long-term use of Fosamax is associated
(U.S. News & World Report) UPDATED 03/19/2008
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Q&A: Can you stop taking osteoporosis meds?

Dear Mayo Clinic: Eleven years ago, I was diagnosed with osteoporosis. Since then, I have taken Fosamax, calcium citrate and vitamin D.
(seattlepi.com) UPDATED 03/09/2008
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