Alendronate
(Fosamax) is used to prevent and treat postmenopausal osteoporosis
(bone weakening) or Paget's disease. It prevents or slows weakening of bone.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or
pharmacist for more information.
Tablet
Chemical Name: ALENDRONATE ( a-LEN-droe-nate)
Possible Uses of This Medication
This medicine is a bisphosphonate used to prevent and treat osteoporosis. More
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Before using
INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine
that you are taking. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed
if you are taking aspirin and NSAIDs ( e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen). More
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How to take this medication
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine
comes with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. More
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Cautions
It is important to have enough calcium and vitamin D in your diet. Ask your doctor,
nurse, or pharmacist if you have questions about your diet or about taking dietary
supplements such as calcium or vitamin D. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE,
either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
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Possible side effects
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include stomach pain, muscle
pain, headache, constipation, stomach gas, bloating, heartburn, nausea, vomiting,
or diarrhea. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. More
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Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from
doing its job.Inform your doctor about all the medicines you take with and without
a prescription.
Missed Dose
IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE and you are taking 1 dose daily, take the
missed dose if you remember the same day. More
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Storage
Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture. More
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Other Information
DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT
USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. More
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