33. The Most Dangerous Drugs for Bones

The numbers are sobering: Americans filled over 5.8 billion prescriptions in 2018, and over two-thirds of those were for only two illnesses—diabetes and hypertension. But too many people, including physicians, are unaware of the damaging effects common medications have on bone, which includes causing dangerous drops in bone density and increasing fracture risk. A long list of medications cause osteoporosis, including steroids, proton pump inhibitors, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, blood thinners such as heparin, premenopausal tamoxifen use, and other medications. Here, Dr. Neustadt discusses three of the most commonly prescribed medications and what you can do if you're taking them.   Resources talked about in this episode: NBI Product mentioned - Osteo-K Blog mentioned - The Osteoporosis Diet Blog mentioned - Your Checklist to Reduce Falls and Fractures at Home Blog mentioned - Vitamin K and Fractures Blog mentioned - 5 Simple Ways to Works Exercise into Your Life   Visit our social media for more information: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter If you want the latest news and tips to improve your health, visit the NBI website.