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MEDICATIONS THAT CAN

NEGATIVELY

AFFECT BONE HEALTH

Certain medications can harm bone health by disrupting bone renewal. Prolonged usage may result in osteoporosis and higher fracture chances. Consult your healthcare provider to address risks and prevent bone issues.

  • Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol)

    • Increased incidence of fracture associated with consistent use for more than three years.

  • Aluminium-containing antacids

  • Antiepileptics

  • Aromatase inhibitors

    • Reduced estrogen production

  • Breast cancer medications

  • Calcineurin inhibitors

  • Diuretics

  • Excessive thyroid hormone replacement

    • Increased bone resorption

  • Glucocorticoids

    • Decreased bone formation

  • Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists

    • Hypogonadism

  • Medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera)

    • Reduced estrogen levels

  • Prostate cancer medications

  • Proton pump inhibitors

    • Possibly decreased calcium absorption

  • Serotonin selective reuptake inhibitors

    • Inhibition of serotonin transporter

  • Thiazolidinediones

    • Possibly decreased bone formation

  • Unfractionated heparin

    • Decreased bone formation, increased resorption