Alendronate

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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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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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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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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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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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Do any of the following drugs have cough as a side affect: Premarin, Nexium, Detrol LA, or Alendronate? ## My doctor priscribed Ramistar 2.5, Cardace-5 and Telma-40 for my BP in the range of 140/100 to 160/110. All these 3 drugs showed the side effect of dry cough. Hence, now I have been advised to take Amlong-2.5 for High BP. Please inform me why there is a dry cough and which is the best medicine for my BP with less side effects specificaly dry cough. ## my mom takes TELDAY H for bp but for the past six months has developed coughing, no amoutte of medication has helped

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WHITE OVAL WITH AN70 ON ONE SIDE AND AN ARROW SHAPE ON THE OTHER ## This tablet contains 70mgs of Alendronate, which is used to treat Osteoperosis, as well as some other bone diseases. Common side effects may include: nausea, ulceration of the esophagus, gastric ulcers and nausea. Read more: Are there any questions or comments?

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white, elliptical in shape - mrk on one side - 936 on other ## I located the pill in description to be a by-product of Alendronate 10 mg, known as Fosamax; which is used for osteoporosis and several other bone diseases. To learn more about this drug, follow the link below... Do you have any more questions or informaiton to add? Please post back if you do.

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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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Can't get complete list of 11-digit National Drug Codes from Walgreens to submit to ChampVA. Can you help? Hydrocodone/apap 5mg/325mg tabs. Watson Alendronate 70 mg tabs. Teva Tramadol 50 mg tabs Metformin 1000 mg tabs. Teva Metformin 500 mg tabs. Teva Triamcinolone cream. 0.1% 30gm. Alpharma-NMC Amlodipine Besylate 2.5 mg tabs. Mylan Amlodipine Besylate. 5 mg tabs. Mylan Amlodipine Besylate 10 mg tabs. Mylan Lisinopril 20 mg tabs. Lupin Januvia 25mg tabs. Merck Januvia 50 mg tabs. Merck Meclizine 25 mg tabs. PAR Atenolol. 100 mg tabs. Mylan Propoxyphene-N 100 w/apap 650. Tabs. Qualitest Meloxicam. 15 mg tabs. Lupin Sulfameth/trimethoprim. 800/160 tabs. Lannett Amoxicillin 500 mg caps. Teva Ciprofloxacin. 500 mg tabs Cobalt Alendronate 70 mg tabs. Teva Oxybutynin 5 mg tabs. Watson S...

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going thru my ekderly moms meds, she is confused after a heart attack and rehab ## Based on the description provided, I've identified your white round pill as Binosto (alendronate) 70 mg. Manufacturer: Mission Pharmacal Company Binosto is used in the treatment of paget's disease, osteoporosis, aseptic necrosis, and belongs to the drug class of bisphosphonates. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Alendronate Details I hope this info helps!

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