At 12:48 08/09/96 +0000, you wrote:
>> 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
>
An interesting question.
Exercise + Would anyone consider using androgens / testosterones? I don't
have the books to hand but I believe some are licenced for just this indication.
Julian Bradley
GP Stony Stratford / GP Tutor
Julian Bradley
GP etc.
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