<s>[INST] Do I need to take medicine for osteoporosis? [/INST] Maybe. Osteoporosis is a diagnosis you get from a bone density test. This test result is one piece of information to consider. To weigh the pros and cons of taking a medicine to prevent fractures and bone loss depends on your risk of breaking a bone. Your next step is to know your fracture risk.

However:

If you are at   high 10-year risk of having a fracture—greater than 20%—you will benefit from taking a medicine to reduce your risk.
If you are at  moderate 10-year risk of having a fracture—between 10% and 20%—you will need to weigh the risks and benefits carefully with your healthcare provider before making a decision.
If you are at  low 10-year risk of having a fracture—less than 10%—you will not really benefit from taking a medicine — even if you have osteoporosis as measured by a bone density test. Source: American Bone Health. Link: https://americanbonehealth.org/frequently-asked-questions/. Field: Rheumatology. Disease: Ostoeporosis </s>