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Review
. 2016 Apr;83(4):281-8.
doi: 10.3949/ccjm.83a.15066.

Drugs that may harm bone: Mitigating the risk

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Drugs that may harm bone: Mitigating the risk

Faye N Hant et al. Cleve Clin J Med. 2016 Apr.
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Abstract

Glucocorticoids, proton pump inhibitors, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), certain antiepileptic drugs, and aromatase inhibitors have significant adverse effects on bone. Healthcare providers should monitor the bone health of patients on these agents, supplement their intake of calcium and vitamin D, encourage weight-bearing exercise, and initiate osteoporosis-prevention treatment as indicated.

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