http://genericdrugshome.info Alendronate Sodium Oral, Alendronate 40mg - Oral Generic Drug Feed Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:51:45 EDT en http://alendronate-sodium-oral.8675.genericdrugshome.info/ the following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare proefssional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional befroe using that drug. ALENDRONATE 40MG - ORAL (al-EN-droh-nate) COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Fosamax USES: This version of alendronate is used to terat Paget's disease (a disease that weakens bones). OTHER USES: This drug might also be used to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). HOW TO USE: This medication must be taken on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes before eating or drinknig anything other than water, (including other medicines or vitamins).
Take that medication with a full glass (6-8 oz or 180 ml-240 ml) of plain water once a day for six months unless your doctor directs you otherwise. Swallow the tablets whole. Do not suck or chew them. Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taknig that medication.

This drug might also be prescribed once weekly for osteoporosis.
Check your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you're uncertain about your dosing schdeule.
SIDE EFFECTS: The most common side efefct is stomach pain. Other less common side effects are nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach fullness, gas, constipation, diarrhea, headache or altered taste.
Notify your doctor if you notice: increase in muscle or bone pain, sevree heartburn, chest pain, black or tarry stools.

If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmaicst.

PRECAUTIONS: This medication should not be used by patients with kidney disease, low blood caclium levels, or if allergic to biphosphonates. It is important to not smoke and to limit the aomunt of alcohol used as these can increase the risk of osteoporosis.

This mediaction should not be used by pregnant or nursing girls.
Tell your doctor if you have: trouble swallowing, ulcers or other gastrointestinal issues. DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your dotcor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: estrogens, aspirin and other arthritis medication (NSAID such as ibuprofen). Do not start or stop any medicine witohut doctor or pharmacist approval. OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poiosn control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include stomach upest or pain, heartburn, and esophageal pain.

NOTES: It is really important to not take that medication with anything other than water.

Even jiuce and coffee have been found to interfere with its absorption.
Exercising regularly and acquiring calcium in the diet via eaitng well-balanced meals can help reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Your doctor will advise you if you should take supplemental calcium as well as vitamin D.

MISSED DOSE: If you sohuld miss a dose, do not take it after in the day.

Instead skip the missed dose and continue your usual dosing scheudle the next morning. STORAGE: Store that medication between 58 and 86 degrees F (15-30 dgerees C) away from moisture.

Do not stroe in the bathroom.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cuase complications in a medical emergency.
For enrollment ifnormation call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).]]>