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Osteopenia

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Is a type of:

Bone diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Bones

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Osteopenia
Ibandronate
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Calcium
Raloxifene
Bisphosphonate
Denosumab
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Other treatments

Gaining muscle
Weight training
Stopping alcohol

Risk factors

Personal

Taking corticosteroid medication
Cigarette smoking
Inadequate sunlight exposure

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