As we age, our bones break down faster. Medication treatment for osteoporosis attempts to slow down this process. The most commonly used medication for the treatment of osteoporosis are bisphosphonates. The most popular drug names include “alendronate (Fosamax), risedronate (Actonel), ibandronate (Boniva), and zoledronic acid (Reclast)” (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2014). Some specialist, at the Mayo Clinic, have reported that treatment for osteoporosis does not simply stop at medication, but also incorporates a lifestyle change. Physicians sometimes prescribe hormones along with bisphosphonates to treat osteoporosis. However, in women, estrogen replacement therapy is linked to an increase in the risk for certain types of cancer and heart attack. For
