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@gen55 I am 76 and have severe osteoporosis. I can't take Tymlos or Forteo. Doctor prescribed alendronate, which I refused after reading about the side effects and studies showing it offers minimal prevention against fractures.
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https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2012/04/popular-osteoporosis-drugs-come-with-mounting-concerns/index.htm