Bisphosphonates and Osteonecrosis

Several of my long time patients are taking Fosamax or Boniva to prevent further bone loss. No one wants to lose inches or suffer with broken bones. I prefer to manage with regular weight-bearing exercise, a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and calcium supplements but this is up to you and your physician. There has been a lot of talk in the media about a rare condition called osteonecrosis of the jaw which has been linked to use of bisphosphonate medications.