postmenopausal women. For the treatment of osteoporosis, Fosamax
increases bone mass and reduces the incidence of fractures, including
osteoporosis, treatment of glucocorticoid. It is used to treat induced
osteoporosis in men and women receiving glucocorticoids in a daily
and women.
a day in the morning on an empty stomach. Fosamax should be taken
with a full glass (6-8 ounces) of plain water. Wait at least 30 minutes
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
swallowing, such as a narrowing of the esophagus; have esophageal
ulcers or an esophageal disease; have a condition that causes low
or sit upright for at least 30 minutes.
You may not be able to take Fosamax, or you may require a dosage
Fosamax is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not
known whether Fosamax will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not
It is not known whether Fosamax passes into breast milk. Do not take
Fosamax without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a
and take the next regularly scheduled dose the following day. Missing
one dose will not affect your treatment. Do not take two tablets at the
missed dose on the morning after you remember. Do not take two
tablets on the same day. Return to taking one tablet once a week, as
side effects: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the
throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
back; or new or worsening heartburn.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue
constipation; headache; muscle, bone, or joint soreness or aches; eye
pain; a rash; or an altered sense of taste.
bothersome.
(59-86°F).
events, such as upset stomach, heartburn, esophagitis, gastritis, or
ulcer, may result from oral over dosage. If you do think that an
smoking. These activities are related to decreased bone density.
Antacids and other medicines taken by mouth may decrease the
any other medicines during treatment with Fosamax.
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