How often is Fosamax 70 mg usually taken?

The recommended dosage is one 70 mg tablet once weekly. Patients should be instructed that if they miss a dose of FOSAMAX Once Weekly, they should take one tablet on the morning after they remember.

What are the side effects of alendronate 70 mg?

Common side effects of alendronate include:

Low blood calcium (hypocalcemia), transient and mild.
Low blood phosphate (hypophosphatemia), transient and mild.
Musculoskeletal pain.
Indigestion/heartburn.
Nausea.
Constipation.
Diarrhea.
Gas (flatulence)

What is Fosamax 70 mg used for?

Alendronate is used to treat osteoporosis caused by menopause, steroid use, or gonadal failure. This medicine is for use when you have a high risk of bone fracture due to osteoporosis. Alendronate is also used to treat Paget’s disease of bone.

Is it better to take Fosamax daily or weekly?

It is important that you take FOSAMAX Once Weekly for as long as your doctor prescribes it. FOSAMAX Once Weekly can only treat your osteoporosis, by helping prevent further loss of bone and continuing to rebuild bone, if you take it every week.

Is Fosamax taken daily or weekly?

Fosamax® is taken once weekly or once daily. The pills are available in 5 mg, 10mg, 35 mg, 40 mg, and 70 mg strength. The usual dosage for osteoporosis prevention is 35 mg once weekly, or 5 mg once daily. The usual dosage for osteoporosis treatment is 70 mg once weekly, or 10 mg once daily.

Why Fosamax is bad for you?

Doctors prescribe Fosamax to prevent age-related bone damage. The drug can cause minor side effects including abdominal pain, acid regurgitation and constipation. In rare cases, people who take the drug may suffer from serious side effects such as femur fractures, jaw problems and esophageal ulcers.

Does Fosamax cause weight gain?

Weight gain isn’t a side effect that you should have while taking Fosamax. In clinical trials, weight gain didn’t occur in people taking Fosamax.

Should I take calcium with Fosamax?

Your doctor may prescribe calcium and vitamin D to help prevent low calcium levels in your blood, while you take FOSAMAX PLUS D. Take calcium and vitamin D as your doctor tells you to.

Is Fosamax too dangerous to use?

Fosamax can cause serious problems in the stomach or esophagus. Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have chest pain, new or worsening heartburn, or pain when swallowing. In rare cases, this medicine may cause bone loss (osteonecrosis) in the jaw or a broken leg bone called a femur fracture.

What should I be taking instead of Fosamax, etc?

Fosamax natural alternatives may be suggested by your doctor. A daily supplement of Vitamin D and Calcium are often recommended by physicians as a natural remedy for osteoporosis, or to be taken with medications. Another natural treatment alternative to Fosamax for osteoporosis is to take preventative measures to reduce the risk of fracture.

How long can you take Fosamax?

Fosamax is taken either once daily or once per week. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Take Fosamax first thing in the morning, at least 30 minutes before you eat or drink anything or take any other medicine.

Is Fosamax dangerous to take?

Because of how Fosamax works and how it is metabolized by the body, certain people should not take the drug. The drug is known to cause irritation to the gastrointestinal lining and may worsen underlying diseases, including Barrett’s esophagus, dysphagia and gastritis.