> From: "Graeme O. Churchard." <[log in to unmask]>
> To: "gp-uk" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: osteoporosis in males
> Date: Sat, 7 Sep 1996 22:31:08 +0100
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> What is the most appropriate treatment for osteoporosis in a male in his
> fifties, apart from stopping smoking and lowering his alcohol intake?
> Christine Hoyte, gp, Bristol
>
I would've thought etidronates, likes of fosamax or didronel, if the
patient can stand a) the hassle and b) the dyspepsia.
Thouhg I see Fosamax's indication in MIMs is osteoporosis in
Postmenopausal women only. No mention of men.
Paul
Dr Paul Miller
Bridgeton Health Centre, Glasgow
http://users.colloquium.co.uk/~p_miller/index.htm
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