 [ Symptoms ] what is the treatment for osteoporosis [ Disease ] treatment generally begins with a bisphosphonate medicine actonel fosamax boniva or reclast these drugs are proven to increase bone density and reduce the risk of fracture other options include estrogens hormone replacement therapy calcitonin teriparatide raloxifene in addition the national osteoporosis foundation recommends 1 200 milligrams of daily calcium intake    through diet andor supplements