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This is a bone-density medication from Mexico. I can't read Spanish. Are there particular instruction for taking this medication? ## See the page on Alendronate - it should have the information you're looking for on this drug... ## recently purchased Apodrolen(alendronato) for Fosamax, in Mexico, is this safe to take for bone loss? ## Phyllis, please see your doctor or pharmacist to ask that question, since it is a Mexican drug, there are chances that it is impure, dangerous, or etc. Since they are not regulated like drugs in the US are, so your only safe bet would be to consult a professional who might know a little more about the med and the manufacturer. ## Since we want to do everything we can to support the US drug companies and protect their insane profits please don't...

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I have an oval white pill with the number 31 on one side. Looks like there's an engraving of a dog bone carved on other side. I found this inside of a vitamin C bottle but it's different from vitamin C pills. ## Hey, I found it, wasn't easy, I had to hunt through a bunch of images to find the one that matched. This is Fosomax 70mgs, active ingredient/generic name Alendronate. This is used to reduce calcium loss from your bones and to promote the growth of normal healthy bone tissue. Usually used for people with Osteoarthritis or other conditions, such as Menopause that can put them at risk for bone loss.

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I heard that Fosamax causes jaw cancer. I am taking Boniva. Should I get off of this medicine? ## Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva and Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Several cases of bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw have been associated with the use of oral bisphosphonates, including Fosamax®, Actonel®, and Boniva®. Fosamax, Actonel, and Boniva are medications used for the treatment of osteoporosis. Osteonecrosis of the jaw is a disease resulting from the temporary or permanent loss of blood supply to the jaw bones. Without blood, the jaw bone tissue dies, and ultimately the jaw bones may collapse. This is sometimes referred to as jaw death. The symptoms of osteonecrosis of the jaw (jaw death) include the following: pain soft-tissue swelling and infection loosening of...

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## Please share all info and side effects, along with any other drug contraindications. Thank you. ## While we work on adding this to the directory: Boniva may cause: pain or trouble swallowing (dysphagia) heartburn (esophagitis) ulcers in your stomach or esophagus (the tube that connects your mouth and stomach) Common side effects with Boniva are: diarrhea pain in extremities (arms or legs) upset stomach (dyspepsia)

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