36 Bones (Adverse effects)

Question 1

Calcium supplements

Answer 1

Constipation and modestly increased in MI

Question 2

Vitamin D supplements

Answer 2

Hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria

Question 3

Bisphosphonates

Answer 3

Esophageal erosion when given orally, GI-distress, Atypical femoral fractures (long-term use), and osteonecrosis of the jaw

Question 4

Teriparatide

Answer 4

Increased risk of osteosarcoma

Question 5

Denosumab

Answer 5

Musculoskeletal pain, increased risk of infections, hypocalcemia, and osteonecrosis of the jaw

Question 6

Estrogens

Answer 6

Breast tenderness, headache, edema, changes in libido, hypertension, thromboembolic diseases, gallbladder disease, and increased risk of breast

Question 7

Raloxifene

Answer 7

Hot flashes and increased risk of thromboembolic diseases

Question 8

Sodium fluoride

Answer 8

Osteosclerosis, formation of demineralized bone and GI distress

Question 9

Strontium ranelate

Answer 9

Minor GI distress and increased risk of thromboembolic diseases