So many drugs cause bone loss! (depression, doctor, effects, ears)

[ncole1]

Until my mother developed osteoporosis, no one around me realized just how many drugs can result in bone loss. Depression and anxiety meds, relaxants, and many others. In many cases, it isn't even listed as a side effect. The FDA needs to do something about this - why don't they even so much as recommend bone density tests every 2 years or so for those taking these meds?

[Hedgehog_Mom]

Not only that, but phosphoric acid is a common ingredient in many sodas and it can cause bone loss.

[Northeastah]

Great. Given the sheer # of people on these meds, that is alarming.

[Smooth23]

Can I get a source about drugs causing bone loss and not being listed as a side effect?

[UNC4Me]

Originally Posted by ncole1

Until my mother developed osteoporosis, no one around me realized just how many drugs can result in bone loss. Depression and anxiety meds, relaxants, and many others. In many cases, it isn't even listed as a side effect. The FDA needs to do something about this - why don't they even so much as recommend bone density tests every 2 years or so for those taking these meds?

I've taken inhaled steroids for year to control asthma. Not only did my doctor discuss bone loss with me but, it's in the listed side effects for the drug I take. If it's a known, provable side effect, it will be listed.

A quick Google search on antidepressants and bone loss make it clear the jury is still out on a possible link. Every article I found used the word MAY not DOES. I also found some ongoing studies that are attempting to figure out if there is a causative link.