Skeleton Pirate

Skeleton Pirate
Artist: LindaB

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Have you experienced negative, and even dangerous, side effects from Fosamax (alendronate), Boniva (ibandronate), Actonel (risedronate), Reclast (zoledronic acid), Prolia (denosumab), Forteo (teriparatide), Tymlos (abaloparatide), or other drugs prescribed for osteoporosis? If you have, then rest assured there is a safe, effective treatment for this condition. Strontium, primarily in the form of strontium citrate, is taken orally once a day.

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Monday, April 17, 2017

Strontium Ranelate Withdrawal from European Countries



Cessation of marketing of Protelos/Osseor: Extract of the letter sent to European Medicine Agency (EMA) and national European Agencies on 10 February 2017

14/03/2017

Similar letters, adapted to local regulations, have been sent to all countries worldwide where Protelos/Osseor® is marketed

PROTELOS/OSSEOR® - Cessation of marketing

On 21 September 2004, Protelos/Osseor® (strontium ranelate), centrally authorised medicinal product, was granted a Marketing Authorisation by the European Commission for the European Union (EU).

Protelos/Osseor® is indicated in the treatment of severe osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and in adult men at high risk of fracture, for whom treatment with other medicinal products approved for the treatment of osteoporosis is not possible due to, for example, contraindications or intolerance.

Les Laboratoires Servier hereby notify the cease of the marketing, permanently, in the European countries where it is currently marketed.
This worldwide and strategic decision is taken for commercial reasons based on the following grounds:
  • The restricted indication/limited use of Protelos/Osseor®,
  • The continuous decrease of patients treated with Protelos/Osseor®.
Les Laboratoires Servier will cease the distribution of Protelos/Osseor® in August 2017.
Servier, founded in 1954, is the first independent pharmaceutical group. We are present in 140 countries, with more than 21 000 employees, including close to 3000 in R&D.


My note: Those who will no longer be prescribed strontium ranelate can buy nonprescription strontium citrate. 

Wandering Skeleton

Wandering Skeleton
Artist: Joel Hoekstra

Osteoporotic Bone

Osteoporotic Bone
Source: www.mayoclinic.com

How Strontium Builds Bones

Strontium is a mineral that tends to accumulate in bone. Studies have shown that oral doses of strontium are a safe and effective way to prevent and reverse osteoporosis. Doses of 680 mg per day appear to be optimal. See my "For More Information About Strontium" links section.

Osteoporosis is caused by changes in bone production. In healthy young bones there is a constant cycle of new bone growth and bone removal. With age, more bone is removed and less new bone is produced. The bones become less dense and thus more fragile.

Scientists believe that strontium works in two ways. It may stimulate the replication of pre-osteoblasts, leading to an increase in osteoblasts (cells that build bone). Strontium also directly inhibits the activity of osteoclasts (cells that break down bone). The result is stronger bones.

When taking strontium, be sure to take 1200 mg calcium, 1000 IU vitamin D3, and 500 mg magnesium daily. It is best to take strontium late at night on an empty stomach. Calcium and strontium may compete with each other for absorption if taken together.