Question 1

problems with fosamax (alendronate)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Risks with prolonged use best to stop after a couple years.

Question 2

how long should i take fosamax (alendronate) ?

Accepted Answer

2 years: Take it for 2 years until you have a follow up DEXA scan done to evaluate the improvement in your bone density.  It is debatable on how long you can take biphosphonates (the class Fosamax (alendronate) belongs to). Some say you may take it indefinitely, while other recommend taking it for 4-5 years and then take a "holiday" for a year or two. As i mentioned, take it for 2 years and see what happens.

Question 3

is fosamax (alendronate) safe to use for people?

Accepted Answer

Yes for most people: Fosamax (alendronate) is generally well tolerated and a proven treatment for reducing the risk for hip and spine fractures due to osteoporosis.  But for some people with conditions affecting the esophagus or stomach, or with chronic kidney disease, or who need extensive dental work, there can be serious side effects.  Ask your doctor if any of these situations apply to you.

Question 4

is there an alternative for fosamax (alendronate)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are a number of treatments for osteoporosis other than fosamax (alendronate). Some are similiar to it in how they work and some work through a differnent pathway. See your prescribing doctor for details.

Question 5

please describe the medication: fosamax (alendronate)?

Accepted Answer

Fosamax (alendronate): A medication used to treat osteoporosis, given in either daily or weekly doses.

Question 6

can i just stop taking alendronate sodium tablets?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, but discuss with doctor.

Question 7

is actenol or fosamax (alendronate) only for women?

Accepted Answer

No.: Both can be used by men to treat or prevent bone loss, not only for female osteoporosis.  Men with low tesosterone deveop osteoporosis.  Both sexes treated with many drugs, including steroids, will lose bone.  The bisphosphonates work for both sexes!

Question 8

where can i buy alendronate sodium (fosamax) online?

Accepted Answer

You can't: Alendronate is a prescription medication.  Any online site that sells it to you without being evaluated by a doctor is breaking federal law.  If you buy it, you are also potentially breaking the law and may be visited by state police or dea.

Question 9

are there any bad side effects of fosamax (alendronate)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Bad side effects are uncommon. If you are high risk for a fracture, benefits far outweigh theside effects. The bad side effects include a 1 in 1000-5000 chance of getting a hip fracture in the middle of the thigh bone(femur.)  there is also and increase in osteonecrosis of the jaw bone (death of the bone) especially in those who have poor dental hygiene or who have dental surgery taking fosamax (alendronate).

Question 10

please tell me can fosamax (alendronate) cause tmj disorder?

Accepted Answer

No...: Fosamax (alendronate) increases the possibility of developing osteonecrosis of the jaw, which is the "death of bone" in your jaw. I suppose you could say that is a TMJ disorder.

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