Strontium ranelate has risks though. Doctors can prescribe it only for postmenopausal women and for men with severe osteoporosis who can’t take other drugs. It’s also not for people who:
Have blood clots or have had them before
Can’t move very much, either for a short time, such as after surgery, or for the long term, such as because of a disability
Have a history of heart problems, like a heart attack, angina, or peripheral artery disease, which means there’s less blood flow to your arms and legs
Have high blood pressure that isn’t under control