Effects of analgesics on bone mineral density: A longitudinal analysis of the prospective SWAN cohort with three‐group matching weights

Purpose To examine the effects of analgesics on bone mineral density (BMD), which have not been examined in a longitudinal study with multiple measurements. Methods We investigated changes in BMD associated with new use of analgesics in a prospective longitudinal cohort of mid‐life women. BMD and medication use were measured annually. We compared BMD among new users of acetaminophen, NSAIDs, and opioids. Adjustment for baseline covariates was...