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What would you recommend for increasing bone density? I am 66 years old and in generally good condition, currently not taking any allopathic medication. My MD wants me to take Fosamax (Alendronate, 70 mg) 1x/wk to slow down the bone density loss. I don t like to take drugs and want to improve bone density, especially in my mid-upper back. My chiropractor suggested that I take coleus forte or gotu kola complex.
According to your history you are having low bone density so that you can have osteoporosis like condition....
For that you have been prescribed correct drug that is alendronate which will reduce odteoclastic bone resorption and so that will improve bone density
Check your calcium level also if low than cholecalciferol sachet can be Prescribed which can be taken once in week with milk....
Regular follow up needed
If needed for osteoporosis raloxifene like Hormonal drug might added
Take healthy and balanced diet
Exercise will be beneficial
Alendronate can cause gastritis like side effect
Consult orthopedic surgeon for examination and accordingly management plan
Take care
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Suggest Medication For Low Bone Density
Hi welcome to the health care magic According to your history you are having low bone density so that you can have osteoporosis like condition.... For that you have been prescribed correct drug that is alendronate which will reduce odteoclastic bone resorption and so that will improve bone density Check your calcium level also if low than cholecalciferol sachet can be Prescribed which can be taken once in week with milk.... Regular follow up needed If needed for osteoporosis raloxifene like Hormonal drug might added Take healthy and balanced diet Exercise will be beneficial Alendronate can cause gastritis like side effect Consult orthopedic surgeon for examination and accordingly management plan Take care