Osteoporosis

Long-term study shows low incidence of new fractures with risedronate treatment

Published in Women's Health Weekly, July 17th, 2003

Researchers in Belgium report that in a long-term clinical trial of risedronate sodium tablets (Actonel), a low incidence of new vertebral fractures was maintained over 7 years of treatment.

The new study, presented June 19, 2003, at ENDO 2003, the 85th annual meeting of The Endocrine Society (ENDO), examined the long-term safety profile and sustained efficacy of Actonel in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis.

"Osteoporosis is treated over a number of years, so long-term protection against fractures is critical," said Jean-Marc Kaufman, MD, PhD, Unit for Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Disease, Ghent University Hospital, Belgium. "This is...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2003-07-17)

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