the goal of treatment of osteoporosis is the prevention of bone fractures by reducing bone loss or preferably by increasing bone density and strength. although early detection and timely treatment of osteoporosis can substantially decrease the risk of future fractures none of the available treatments for osteoporosis are complete cures. in other words it is difficult to completely rebuild bone that has been weakened by osteoporosis. therefore prevention of osteoporosis is as important as treatment. the following are osteoporosis treatment and prevention measures: lifestyle changes including quitting cigarette smoking curtailing excessive alcohol intake exercising regularly and consuming a balanced diet with adequate calcium and vitamin d medications that stop bone loss and increase bone strength such as alendronate (fosamax) risedronate (actonel) raloxifene (evista) ibandronate (boniva) calcitonin (calcimar) zoledronate (reclast) and denosumab (prolia) medications that increase bone formation such as teriparatide (forteo)
what is the treatment for osteoporosis and can osteoporosis be prevented?