title: By the way, doctor.  I'm 69 and have taking Fosamax for 10 years.  My doctor has approved a "drug holiday," provided we use a CTX test to monitor my bones.  Can you explain?
authors: Celeste
authors: C
authors: Robb-Nicholson
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D019386:Alendronate / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D015519:Bone Density / Q000187:drug effects; D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D016723:Bone Remodeling / Q000187:drug effects; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000378:metabolism*; D024042:Collagen Type I / Q000378:metabolism*; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D015663:Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000378:metabolism*; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010455:Peptides / Q000378:metabolism*; D013997:Time Factors; D016387:Women's Health
chemical_list: D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents; D024042:Collagen Type I; D010455:Peptides; C052929:collagen type I trimeric cross-linked peptide; D019386:Alendronate