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Alendronic acid, sold under the brand name Fosamax among others, is a bisphosphonate medication used to treat osteoporosis and Paget's disease of bone.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] Use is often recommended together with vitamin D, calcium supplementation, and lifestyle changes.[2] Common side effects (1 to 10% of patients) include constipation, abdominal pain, nausea, and acid reflux.[2] Use is not recommended during pregnancy or ...

Bone density ## sir i am pharmacist ,own pharmacy ## This is a generic for Fosamax, which is used to treat osteoporosis and several other diseases of the bone. You can learn more Fosamax details here. It can cause some problematic side effects, such as esophageal ulceration, skin rash and joint, muscle, bone pain. Are there any questions or comments?

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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 was taking alendronate 70MG 3 month ago, but this week I got a lot of side effects such as: diarrhea, abdominal & stomach pain, heartburn, general feeling of discomfort or illness, full or bloated feeling. I just ordered 3 more months but with those severe side effects, I'm planning to quit. ## Hello, Steve! How are you? Those can be normal side effects of this medication, as listed by the FDA. You may also experience headache, dizziness and joint/muscle aches. Have you consulted your doctor? There are other medications that you can try to see if they don't cause you as many problems. ## I was on Alendronate for 20 years and have been suffering from side effects for 3 years off it.

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Had muscle pain for 2 years and 10 drs didn't check the side effects of alendronate. I'm off it 7 months and still have muscle pain. Does anyone know how long it takes? ## Side effects from alendronate? Mine is muscle atrophy. ## Hello, Ann! I am very sorry about what you experienced. These medications really do a number on some people that take them. Has your doctor ruled out any other possible cause for the muscle pain? While it can be a side effect of this medication, if you stopped it 7 months ago, there should be some improvement by now. The FDA lists its other typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and stomach pain. Ref: Alendronate Information Are you on any other medications? ## I stopped taking alendronate 3 years ago and am still having...

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Alendronic acid, sold under the brand name Fosamax among others, is a bisphosphonate medication used to treat osteoporosis and Paget's disease of bone.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] Use is often recommended together with vitamin D, calcium supplementation, and lifestyle changes.[2] Common side effects (1 to 10% of patients) include constipation, abdominal pain, nausea, and acid reflux.[2] Use is not recommended during pregnancy or ...

I have been taking Alendronate 70 mg once a week for two years, but the last month I have experienced increasingly more severe dizziness and subsequent nausea within 24 hours of dosage. Is this 24 hour delayed reaction caused by Alendronate? ## Those can be normal side effects of Alendronate, according to FDA reports. Other side effects may include headache, bloating, constipation, and taste changes. Ref: Alendronate Information Our bodies do change with time, so it is always possible to suddenly start experiencing side effects that you didn't experience in the past. However, there is also a chance that these symptoms are entirely unrelated. Are you on any other medications? Has anything changed in your diet, or lifestyle recently? If its severe, you should consult your doctor for y...

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What is it for? I need to know more about alendronate sodium (NDC 0093-5171-19). ## Alendronate Sodium, also called Alendronic Acid, which is sold under the brand name Fosomax, it most commonly used to treat Osteoporosis. Side effects may include: nausea, stomach esophageal ulceration, drowsiness and joint pain. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with? ## Is it gluten-free? ## Is Alendronate Sodium 70 mg supposed to be taken once a week? Is it still beneficial if I missed 3 doses?

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Hello, been on Alendronate 70mg 4 weeks. Stopped taking it two weeks ago. Chiro told me his father fractured vertebrae. All I have read is negative feedback about this drug. Is there any positive feedback on this website about it? Has anyone taken this with good results? ## Hi, Ev! How are you? The thing you have to remember when reading experiences, and reviews online is that most people don't go looking online for a site like this, unless they've had a bad experience. There are many that take a medication without problems, but they don't look for a site like this to find more information, or see if other's have had similar experiences. That said, you are correct in that most of them regarding Fosamax are negative, many people experience problematic side effects, and ha...

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Is there a generic version of Fosamax? ## Yes, there are several companies that have received FDA approval to produce a generic version, now. Ref: DailyMed Alendronate The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Is there anything I can help with?

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Drug Index

Alendronic acid, sold under the brand name Fosamax among others, is a bisphosphonate medication used to treat osteoporosis and Paget's disease of bone.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] Use is often recommended together with vitamin D, calcium supplementation, and lifestyle changes.[2] Common side effects (1 to 10% of patients) include constipation, abdominal pain, nausea, and acid reflux.[2] Use is not recommended during pregnancy or ...

Can Alendronate cause a positive result for methamphetamine? ## Hello, Troy! How are you? No, I've not found anything listing that Alendronate/Fosamax has been known to cause them. This medication is used to treat or prevent osteoporosis and the FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, joint/muscle aches and exacerbation of asthma. Are you on any other medications, even over the counter products?

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My mom is taking Fosamax [Alendronic Acid], she is taking it exactly as directed and is still getting terriible burning in her esophagus. She is really suffering. She says there are no alternative medications she can switch to. Are there any remedys she can take to help ease the burning in her esophagus? Supplements, Vitamins, anything like that? Any help anyone can give me would be greatle appreciated, as i Said, she is really suffering Thanks in Advance!! ## There are alternative medications that she could try, such as Prolia, Zometa, and Boniva to name a few, as well as several more. She should ask her doctor about trying a different one. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. How is she doing, now?

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Alendronate Sodium

Alendronic acid, sold under the brand name Fosamax among others, is a bisphosphonate medication used to treat osteoporosis and Paget's disease of bone.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] Use is often recommended together with vitamin D, calcium supplementation, and lifestyle changes.[2] Common side effects (1 to 10% of patients) include constipation, abdominal pain, nausea, and acid reflux.[2] Use is not recommended during pregnancy or ...

Alendronate

Alendronic acid, sold under the brand name Fosamax among others, is a bisphosphonate medication used to treat osteoporosis and Paget's disease of bone.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] Use is often recommended together with vitamin D, calcium supplementation, and lifestyle changes.[2] Common side effects (1 to 10% of patients) include constipation, abdominal pain, nausea, and acid reflux.[2] Use is not recommended during pregnancy or ...

Alendronate Sodium + Cholecalciferol

Alendronic acid, sold under the brand name Fosamax among others, is a bisphosphonate medication used to treat osteoporosis and Paget's disease of bone.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] Use is often recommended together with vitamin D, calcium supplementation, and lifestyle changes.[2] Common side effects (1 to 10% of patients) include constipation, abdominal pain, nausea, and acid reflux.[2] Use is not recommended during pregnancy or ...

Drate plus d has the main ingredients of Alendronate sodium + Cholecalciferol. Kindly tell me what its function and side effects are? ## MY MOM HAS DIABETES, SO CAN I GIVE HER THIS MEDICINE (D RATE PLUS D) FOR HER JOINTS & BACK PAIN, ETC.? KINDLY SEND ME DETAILS OF ITS SIDE EFFECTS. ## How long of a period should "Drate plus d" be used? My doctor has asked me to take it for one year continuously at a rate of 1 tablet per week.

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round white ## After gathering information I found the pill you have is noted to be is Alendronate Sodium. It is used for: Prophylaxis and treatment of female osteoporosis; Treatment of male osteoporosis; Prevention and treatment of corticosteroid-associated osteoporosis together with supplements of calcium and vitamin D; and the Paget's disease. To learn more information regarding Alendronate Sodium, please visit the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back so I can further assist you.

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I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in 2008, 9 years ago. I was taking alendronic acid for 3 years and have been on a drug holiday for nearly 4 years since. I'm due to have denosumab treatment shortly but am anxious of the side effects after reading patients comments. My bones have reverted back to the condition they were in 9 years ago, I suffer from a very weak bladder due to surgery and have irritable bowel symptoms. Should I seek more medical help as bladder and bowel constipation are two of the side effects this treatment may cause from what I understand and are there other treatments available which could help me please? Also, what is the maximum number of years you can be on this treatment and how long should I expect to live taking this new drug? I go to the gym regularly, eat...

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back side 93 other side 5171 white square pill ## Found a match it's Alendronate 70 mg, which is used for osteoporosis and several other bone diseases. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or informaiton to add? Please post back if you do.

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