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Fosamax® |
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Fosamax 70mg (1 unit = 4 tabs) |
1 unit |
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Fosamax 70mg (1 unit = 4 tabs) |
2 units |
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Fosamax 70mg (1 unit = 4 tabs) |
3 units |
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The
following information is intended to supplement, not
substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician,
pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be
construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare
professional before using this drug.
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Fosamax / Alendronate Use Indication:
Fosamax
comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It should be taken once a day in the
morning on an empty stomach. Fosamax / Alendronate should be taken with
a full glass (6-8 ounces) of plain water. Wait at least 30 minutes after
taking Alendronate before you eat, drink, or take other medications. Do
not take Fosamax / Alendronate with mineral water, coffee, orange juice,
milk, or other dairy products. Do not suck or chew the tablet; swallow
the tablet whole. Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking
Fosamax / Alendronate. Standing or sitting upright helps you get the
full dose and decreases heartburn or the risk of injury to your
esophagus.
Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your
doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take
Fosamax exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it
more often than prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking Fosamax /
Alendronate without talking to your doctor.
Fosamax /
Alendronate
Medication Side Effects:
Although side effects from Fosamax / Alendronate
are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these
symptoms are severe or do not go away:
gas
bloating
constipation
diarrhea
stomach irritation or upset stomach
acid regurgitation (reflux)
stomach pain
headache
muscle or bone pain
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor
immediately:
difficulty swallowing
pain during swallowing
chest pain
new or worsening heartburn
vomiting blood
Precautions on using Fosamax / Alendronate Medication
Before taking Fosamax / Alendronate, tell your
doctor and pharmacist:
if you are allergic to Fosamax / Alendronate or any other drugs.
what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking,
especially antacids, aspirin products, calcium products, and vitamins.
if you have or have ever had abnormalities of your esophagus; upper
gastrointestinal disease such as ulcers, gastritis, heartburn, chronic
stomach problems, or duodenitis; a history of neuroleptic malignant
syndrome (high temperature with rigid muscles and abnormal
consciousness); or below normal calcium levels in your blood or if you
are unable to stand or sit upright for 30 minutes.
if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
If you become pregnant while taking Fosamax, call your doctor.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor
or dentist that you are taking Fosamax / Alendronate.
be aware that you should not drink alcoholic beverages while you are
taking this drug.
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