Bone-maintenance drugs help maintain bone density and can lower fracture risk. If you start taking one, be sure your doctor knows about all other medicines you are on. Some drugs can affect the bones, and your doctor may want to switch you to another drug or adjust the dose.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can prevent and treat osteoporosis. However, research has shown that HRT raises the odds of breast cancer , heart disease, and stroke in some women.