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Calcitonin
For both men and women already suffering from osteoporosis, doctors will occasionally prescribe calcitonin(Miacalcin). In women who are at least five years beyond menopause, calcitonin slows bone loss and increases spine bone density, though it is not nearly as powerful as the bisphosphonates. Calcitonin may also reduce the risk of spine fractures.
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Because calcitonin is a protein, it cannot be taken orally; it would be digested before it could work. Calcitonin is available as a nasal spray or as an injection. Though it may cause occasional nasal irritation, overall it is well tolerated.
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