Anti-seizure and Mood-altering Drugs
The anti-seizure drugs carbamazepine (Tegretol) and phenytoin (Dilantin) have been associated with a reduction in bone density, which is believed to be due to low vitamin D and decreased intestinal absorption of calcium.
DiureticsFurosemide (Lasix) is commonly used to treat fluid retention and swelling caused by heart failure. It works by increasing urinary output and promoting calcium excretion from the kidneys. As a result, it has been associated with reduced bone mineral density at the hip.
