Comparison of alendronate and raloxifene for the management of primary hyperparathyroidism.

Abstract

ALN and RLX may improve bone density in the lumbar area of osteoporotic post-menopausal women with PHPT. The more significant decrease in serum calcium levels which was observed in the ALN group compared to both RLX and control groups, suggests that ALN could be used for the short-term control of calcium levels in patients awaiting surgery.