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The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate Side Effects
Take the tablet with a full glass (6 to 8 ounces) of water
Bone Alendronate (Fosamax, Binosto) is an oral drug used primarily to treat and prevent osteoporosis
It is very important to follow instructions 2), 3), 4) and 5) to help the FOSAMAX tablet reach your stomach quickly and help reduce the chance of irritating FOSAMAX is a prescription medicine for: The treatment or prevention of osteoporosis (thinning of bone) in women after menopause
This drug is not recommended for use in children
Remember that this medication has Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (when you develop osteoporosis due to corticosteroid use)
Take FOSAMAX only when prescribed by your doctor
* To learn more about this side effect, see the “Side effects explained” section Bisphosphonates are usually the first choice for osteoporosis treatment
Alendronate is used to treat osteoporosis caused by menopause, steroid use, or gonadal failure
Bottom Line
The optimal duration of use has not been determined; data is based on clinical use of 4 years
This medicine may also be used to increase bone mass in men who have osteoporosis, and in men and women to prevent and treat osteoporosis caused by long-term use of corticosteroids (cortisone
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets