Fosamax

Fosamax , also known as alendronate, is a bisphosphonate used to prevent and treat osteoporosis (weak bone) in menopausal women and adult men. It works by increasing bone density to increase bone strength and prevent breaks or fractures.

Fosamax is available as an oral tablet and a liquid solution. The tablet is normally taken on an empty stomach once a day, preferably in the morning before breakfast. The solution is taken only once a week in the morning. Take the medicine with a full glass of plain water.

Common side effects of Fosamax include headache, upset stomach, stomach pain, gas, bloating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation.

Fosamax is sometimes used to treat Pagets disease of bone and other conditions, as prescribed by your doctor.

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What about the recent claim that this drug can make bones porous? I did take it for a year or so and fell and broke my pelvis. Am now planning to change to something else. Please tell me the facts? thank-you. Reply to cbyrd@aol.com
Posted on 8/17/2008 11:13:00 PM by Anonymous
I have been on Fosamax for 10 years. I had next to the worst osteo, my bones are now as in osteopenia. But I am still loosing inches on height.
Posted on 7/18/2008 8:23:00 PM by Anonymous
What about coming off Fosamax? Lots of side effects have been written about going on to the drug........I am having some unexplained issues with coming off the drug. Not sure if they are relate or not. Any info out there?
Posted on 1/1/2008 11:24:00 AM by Anonymous
I was very concerned after reading the claims against Fosamax because I just started taking it 3 weeks ago. So I called my doctor and he is saying I should stay on Fosamax, that this condition is not proven. I don't know what to do, I'm 53 and do not want to have this jaw problem. My question is: Can the three tablets I already took be of harm or is it over a long period of time?
Posted on 11/6/2007 11:39:00 AM by Anonymous
What chemists
Posted on 7/13/2007 10:41:00 AM by Anonymous