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ArticleBJPsych open2026

Psychotropic medication use and bone loss in men: longitudinal study.

D Kavindi Weerasinghe, Amanda L Stuart, Julie A Pasco, Mohammadreza Mohebbi, Jason M Hodge, Rasika M Samarasinghe, Lana J Williams

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D Kavindi Weerasinghehttps://ror.org/02czsnj07Deakin University, School of Medicine, IMPACT, The Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, Geelong, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1050-3352
Amanda L Stuarthttps://ror.org/02czsnj07Deakin University, School of Medicine, IMPACT, The Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, Geelong, Australia.
Julie A Pascohttps://ror.org/02czsnj07Deakin University, School of Medicine, IMPACT, The Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, Geelong, Australia.
Mohammadreza Mohebbihttps://ror.org/02czsnj07Deakin University, School of Medicine, IMPACT, The Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, Geelong, Australia.
Jason M Hodgehttps://ror.org/02czsnj07Deakin University, School of Medicine, IMPACT, The Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, Geelong, Australia.
Rasika M Samarasinghehttps://ror.org/02czsnj07Deakin University, School of Medicine, IMPACT, The Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, Geelong, Australia.
Lana J Williamshttps://ror.org/02czsnj07Deakin University, School of Medicine, IMPACT, The Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, Geelong, Australia.

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Abstract

backgroundPsychotropic medication use has been shown to be associated with decreased bone mineral density (BMD) and quality, and increased fracture risk. Less is known about psychotropic use and associated bone loss over time.

aimsTo determine the association between psychotropic medication use and bone loss in men.

methodData from 940 men (aged ≥20 years) participating in the Geelong Osteoporosis Study were used in this longitudinal study. BMD (g/cm

resultsOver the study period (median 13.2 years), psychotropic use was associated with change in BMD at the spine (unadjusted mean difference -0.063 g/cm

conclusionsPsychotropic use was associated with bone loss in non-obese men, highlighting the need for regular monitoring and preventive strategies to protect bone health.

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anticonvulsantsantidepressantsantipsychoticsbone lossPsychotropic

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