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Bone Meds Could Have Side Effects With Bite

Doctors often prescribe bisphosphonates for both osteoporosis as well as certain cancers. And usage has been increasing due to large-scale marketing and advertising to consumers. Taken orally, these medications (such as BonivaВ® or FosamaxВ®) can help promote bone density in women with osteoporosis, and taken intravenously, can help stop the spread of cancer in chemotherapy patients.