How to Use bisphosphonate in a Sentence

bisphosphonate

noun
  • People who have had this kind of reaction should not take bisphosphonates again.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Fosamax was the first of several bisphosphonate drugs that work by slowing the turnover of bone cells.
    — Claudia Wallis, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2018
  • But who should use drugs called bisphosphonates is debatable.
    — Marilynn Marchione, The Seattle Times, 1 Oct. 2018
  • Magnesium can decrease how well a bisphosphonate is absorbed (broken down in the body).
    — Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Severe bone, joint and muscle pain are rarely reported after taking both pill and infusion forms of bisphosphonate drugs.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Some work by a different mechanism than the bisphosphonates and have a different profile of side effects.
    — Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2018
  • To prevent the effect, bisphosphonates should be taken two hours before or after magnesium.
    — Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 5 Mar. 2025
  • The new advisory uses fresh data to guide doctors to prescribe bisphosphonates or denosumab for five years.
    — Susan Scutti, CNN, 8 May 2017
  • Missions that go as far as Mars will have to make sure astronauts have supplements such as bisphosphonate, which is used to prevent bone breakdown in osteoporosis.
    — Rachael Seidler, Discover Magazine, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Both bisphosphonates and phosphate salts can reduce calcium levels in the body and taking them together can cause very low calcium levels, which can be dangerous to health.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 July 2024
  • Two rare problems are tied to bisphosphonates — deterioration of the jawbone and unusual leg fractures.
    — Marilynn Marchione, The Seattle Times, 1 Oct. 2018
  • Moreover, patients who take them are usually switched over to bisphosphonates after 18 to 24 months to maintain bone density.
    — Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2018
  • To ensure effectiveness, space your magnesium supplement at least 2 hours apart from bisphosphonates.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2025
  • People with osteoporosis can take medications like bisphosphonates to lower the risk of fractures, Shapses said.
    — Korin Miller, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Magnesium decreases the absorption of bisphosphonates, which are often used to treat osteoporosis.
    — Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 15 May 2024
  • High doses from supplements may have unpleasant side effects, such as diarrhea, nausea and abdominal cramps, and may prevent some drugs (such as certain antibiotics and bisphosphonates) from doing their jobs.
    — Consumer Reports, Washington Post, 10 June 2017
  • Unfortunately, bisphosphonates also have the possibility of the very rare side effects of atypical fractures and jaw osteonecrosis.
    — Farah Naz Khan, Vox, 30 July 2018
  • Magnesium supplements can decrease the absorption of certain medications, such as oral bisphosphonates, tetracycline and quinolone antibiotics.
    — Willow Jarosh, Ms, Rd, Health, 27 June 2023
  • Advanced cases of osteoporosis require more potent pharmacologic therapy in addition to vitamin D and calcium, such as a bisphosphonate drug.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 4 Aug. 2022
  • Keep In Mind Magnesium supplements can interact with bisphosphonates, antibiotics, diuretics, and proton pump inhibitors.
    — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Verywell Health, 13 Sep. 2024
  • Certain medications should not be taken with magnesium, including certain antibiotics, PPI drugs, diuretics, bisphosphonates, and high doses of zinc.
    — Laura Schober, Health, 3 Sep. 2024
  • Some antibiotics, bisphosphonates, and thyroid medications can interfere with calcium absorption or effectiveness.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 Aug. 2023

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