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Another dispute involves the use of bisphosphonates drugs to treat osteoporosis. Medicines such as Actonel, Боніва, Fosamax and Reclast should reduce the risk of fractures. A new study published in Sweden

New England Journal of Medicine shows that while these drugs can actually increase bone density and reduces the risk of hip fractures and fractures of the spine, they are also associated with increased risk of atypical fractures of the femur. Researchers studied more than 1200 X women over 55 who were femoral fracture. Of these, 59 were atypical. Women who suffer atypical fractures were 47 times more likely buy generic lasix to take bisphosphonates medicine. The researchers stressed that the absolute risk of atypical fractures remains low, even among women taking bisphosphonates, about 5 in 10,000 patient-years. This should be considered when women and their doctors decide how long a drug like Fosamax should be taken. New England Journal of Medicine, May 5, 2011].