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BisphosphonatesPrescription medications, such as alendronate and risedronate, that slow the breakdown of bone. Commonly prescribed to help protect bone density and lower fracture risk in people with osteoporosis.
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Alendronate ranked highest for improving Bone Mineral Density in one hip area in a review of 41 studies. Alendronate belongs to [Bisphosphonates](/health-practices/prescription-medications/bisphosphonates-alendronate), medicines that slow
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No—jawbone death was rare at standard doses, with 0.38 cases per 1,000 years of treatment in the study. The study compared people starting [Bisphosphonates](/health-practices/prescription-medications/bisphosphonates-alendronate), medicines
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