This Medication Causes Bone Loss and Osteoporosis - Prednisone Pharmacist w/ BoneCoach™

This Medication Causes Bone Loss and Osteoporosis - Prednisone Pharmacist w/ BoneCoach™

In this interview with Prednisone Pharmacist, Dr. Megan Milne, we discuss the #1 medication contributing to bone loss and osteoporosis, the short and long-term implications of use, how it works against you, and what you can do about it for the long-term health of your skeleton.

Episode Details

Episode Timeline
  • 3:14 How did you become the Prednisone Pharmacist?
  • 7:53 What surprised you the most about taking prednisone?
  • 8:10 Prednisone side effects
  • 9:19 When you found out that you had to take prednisone long-term, what were you worried about?
  • 13:00 How does prednisone cause bone loss and osteoporosis?
  • 19:38 What do the doctors who prescribe prednisone recommend?
  • 21:00 Risks vs. Benefits
  • 24:14 What have you found out about prednisone that they didn’t teach you in pharmacy school? (Myths)
  • 25:33 Bone loss happens quickly
  • 26:56 Vertebral (spine) fractures are the most common
  • 28:35 Drug-induced nutrient depletion is more than just calcium
  • 32:32 Is it possible to ever taper off of Prednisone through improvement in diet and lifestyle?
  • 33:21 Where can people find you?
Resources mentioned

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Show notes and resources mentioned: https://bonecoach.com/osteoporosis-prednisone-pharmacist

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