Fosamax

Fosamax is a prescription medication used to treat osteoporosis and Paget's disease in men and women. It is also used to prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Fosamax is in a class of medications called bisphosphonates. It works by preventing bone breakdown and increasing bone density.

Fosamax comes in tablet form. It is usually taken daily or weekly, on an empty stomach. There is also an oral (by mouth) solution form. It is usually taken once weekly on an empty stomach.

Some common side effects are stomach pain, heart burn, and constipation.

Osteoporosis [1] Neuromuscular Disease [2]

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Beth Bolt, RPh [3]

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"Fosamax", DailyMed: Current Medication Information; U.S. National Library of Medicine [4] "Alendronate Sodium", DailyMed: Current Medication Information; U.S. National Library of Medicine. [5] "Alendronate", Medline Plus: Current Medication Information; U.S. National Library of Medicine. [6]

http://www.rxwiki.com/fosamax [7]

Alendronate [8]

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Merck & Co., Inc. [9]

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Bisphosphonates [10]

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Anyssa Garza, PharmD [11] Teresa Brucker, Pharm.D [12] Eric Ho, Pharm.D [13]

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Fosamax

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Fosamax is used to slow bone loss and increase bone density. Swallow tablet with a full glass (6-8 oz) of plain water only. Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking this medication

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Fosamax [14]