Journal article
Long-Term Tolerability of the Bisphosphonates in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
Abstract
Osteoporosis in postmenopausal women is a growing health concern for society. Bisphosphonates have become the mainstay of prevention and treatment with the mounting evidence of their efficacy over the past two decades.This review article examines the use of the etidronate, alendronate and risedronate. The pivotal trials are reviewed for long-term tolerability, evidence regarding histological safety and gastrointestinal tolerance. Etidronate, …
Authors
Kherani RB; Papaioannou A; Adachi JD
Journal
Drug Safety, Vol. 25, No. 11, pp. 781–790
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
9 2002
DOI
10.2165/00002018-200225110-00003
ISSN
0114-5916