Does taking actonel help with osteoporosis?
Yes, this group of drugs (biphosphonates) include Fosamax, and help reduce the amount of bone REsorption from the bone into the blood. This keeps more bone calls on the skeleton, bute takes months to see full effects. It should be noted that you should also make sure your dietary intake of calcium is adequate (500mg 2-3 times daily) or your blood may become deficient in calcium.