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Alendronate

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Fosamax is a phosphate containing agent which is a kind of nutritional or metabolic agent.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

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Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Flatulence
Passing gas
Abdominal pain
Heartburn
Headache
Nausea
Diarrhea

Serious

Musculoskeletal pain
Difficulty swallowing
Hypersensitivity
Rash

Treats

Osteoporosis
Condition
Osteopenia
Condition
Paget's disease of bone
Condition
Brittle bone disease
Condition

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problems with fosamax (alendronate)?

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anyone had dental problems after taking fosamax (alendronate)?

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Is actenol or fosamax (alendronate) only for women?

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Is it true that fosamax (alendronate) can break your femur?

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What other serious side effects when taking fosamax (alendronate) are there?

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Can I just stop taking alendronate tablets on my own or do I need to taper down?

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A 48-year old asked:

Is it safe to take sanctura 6 days/week and then fosamax (alendronate) on one day?

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A 46-year old asked:

Rosey particularly the cited side effects. have you tried taking fosamax (alendronate) yourself?

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A 45-year old female asked:

My doctor prescribed me fosamax (alendronate) for osteopenia is it really necessary to take this medication and what other treatment can I do instead?

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A 35-year old asked:

Can chest pain be produced by fosamax (alendronate)?

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A 39-year old asked:

Where can i buy alendronate without having a prescription?

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A 46-year old asked:

Cause of exostosis on tmj...10 year on fosamax (alendronate)?

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A 36-year old asked:

What is the difference between actonel, fosamax (alendronate)?

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A 48-year old asked:

Which is better: Actonel (risedronate) vs fosamax (alendronate)?

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A 29-year old asked:

What are side effects from taking alendronate/fosamax for osteoporosis?

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A 41-year old asked:

What are side effects of the drug alendronate/fosamax for osteoporosis..?

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A 48-year old asked:

What is the difference between actonel (risedronate) and fosamax (alendronate)?

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A 39-year old asked:

Has it really been shown that fosamax (alendronate) caused musculoskeletal pain?

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A 38-year old asked:

Cancer. would it benifit her to take fosamax (alendronate) or serm's or even take estrogen?

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A 50-year old female asked:

What type of doctor should I go to? I'm on alendronate and have a few fractures in spine. How long does it take for this rx to work?

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A 37-year old asked:

My mother is 73 and she has osteoporosis. Should she be taking fosamax (alendronate) every 10 days?

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A 37-year old asked:

Now that fosamax (alendronate) and boniva (ibandronate) are suspected of bad side effects on the person's jaw what is being prescribed?

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A 43-year old asked:

Can taking fosamax (alendronate) make you more at risk for a fracture?

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A 45-year old female asked:

Can I take fosamax (alendronate) after having h.pylori and acid reflux?

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A 42-year old asked:

How much of a risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw is associated with fosamax (alendronate)?

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A 52-year old female asked:

Is it ok I am taking Bone-up superior calcium formula is a dietary supplement. taking this instead of the medication Alendronate sodium tablets 70 mg?

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A 26-year old male asked:

What can be the cause of lower back pain that travels down to the buttock. Noticed after using fosamax (alendronate) and lipitor (atorvastatin). Asking for my grandmother.

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A 34-year old asked:

Since alendronate is to build bones, why does it put me at risk for femur fracture?

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A 57-year old female asked:

Is there a med 4 osteoporosis that's taken well, not like Boniva (ibandronate) or Fosamax (alendronate) kind? Hormonal meds aren't an option b/c person is breast cancer survivor.

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