HOW DO OSTEOPOROSIS MEDICINES WORK?
Bone is a living, growing tissue and is always being ‘turned over’. This means that new bone is formed while older bone is broken down by the body. But if you have osteoporosis, bone rebuilding cannot work at the same speed, and more bone is lost than is made. This makes your bones deteriorate, become weaker and more likely to break.
Osteoporosis medicines work by making osteoclasts (the cells that break down bone) less active, while allowing osteoblasts (the cells that form new bone) to be more active. Some osteoporosis medicines primarily work by slowing down the rate at which your bones break down. Others work by speeding up the bone building process. Both types of medicines strengthen bone and reduce your risk of fractures.2
Talk to your doctor to find out which type of treatment is best for you.