Question 1

what else can you take besides fosamax (alendronate) for your bones is there something natural or vitamins you can take other than a pill like fosamax (alendronate) or similar?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Resistant exercise is important for bone health. Sufficient calcium and vitamin intake are also important which can be obtained from food as well as supplementation. For those with osteopenia or osteoporosis, medications such as fosomax may be used. Once monthly oral formulations of similar product is available. A once yearly injection form is also available.

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

how to take fosamax (alendronate) when on a course of ciproxin?

Accepted Answer

With lots of water: you can continue the fosamax (alendronate) as you usually do.  The medications should not disrupt each other.  That said, if you stoped the fosamx for a few days it would not make much difference

Question 4

could you take sanctura 6 days/week and then fosamax (alendronate) on one day?

Accepted Answer

Sanctura: Why take sandura. Fosamax (alendronate) is fine once a week.

Question 5

i didn't get an answer. i'll ask the question again. i'm taking alendronate  70mg. once a week. do i need to take my calcium pill every day too. ?

Accepted Answer

Definitely: In order to allow the alendronate to work properly, you need about 1500 mg of elemental calcium/day (total of diet and supplements) and at least 2000 units of vitamin D3/day. Check w/your doctor before instituting.

Question 6

is it safe to take sanctura 6 days/week and then fosamax (alendronate) on one day?

Accepted Answer

Yes, OK: You can take the sanctura 7 days/wk and still use Fosamax (alendronate) in the morning on an empty stomach with a full glass of water, and stay upright for about an hour, on any chosen day of the week. These two meds do not have cross-interaction and so you should be fine. If you have other concern, consult doc. Good luck.

Question 7

i'm also taking alendronate  70mg  once a week and levothyroxin 25mcg every day. which one do i take first and how far apart?

Accepted Answer

Alendronate alone: Hi. Alendronate IS important to take alone. Take alendronate alone on an empty stomach with no other ANYTHING except a full glass of water. Wait 60 minutes (the say 30', but 60' works better) before any other food or meds, and in that 60 minutes, have at least another full glass of water.Then go ahead and have your thyroid and any other meds, food, coffee, whatever. To your health!

Question 8

so confused: does anybody know if fosamax (alendronate) or calcium is the same thing or if i should take both if different medications?

Accepted Answer

Different: They are different componenets of prevention of osteoporosis.
Follow your doctor's advice about how to take them.

Question 9

i take alendronate weekly for osteoporosis. forgot to take it today wednesday. is it ok if i take it tomorrow thursday and then next week continue to take it on wednesdays? i want to avoid breaking my cycle on wednesday. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, you can do it, no harm at all.

Question 10

is it safe to take alendronate if i have a history of acid reflux?  i know not to lay down for 1/2 hour.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Alendronate can cause irritation of the esophagus and stomach and cause erosions.  You can take the medications but must monitor closely for symptoms such as burning of throat or stomach or dark stools.  You may also consider being on antacid medication to protect your stomach.  speak with your PCP regarding other classes of medications.  Make sure you have good calcium, vit d levels and exercise.

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What else can you take besides fosamax (alendronate) for your bones is there something natural or vitamins you can take other than a pill like fosamax (alendronate) or similar?

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How long should i take fosamax (alendronate) ?

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How to take fosamax (alendronate) when on a course of ciproxin?

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Could you take sanctura 6 days/week and then fosamax (alendronate) on one day?

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I didn't get an answer. i'll ask the question again. i'm taking alendronate 70mg. once a week. do i need to take my calcium pill every day too. ?

A member asked:

Is it safe to take sanctura 6 days/week and then fosamax (alendronate) on one day?

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I'm also taking alendronate 70mg once a week and levothyroxin 25mcg every day. which one do i take first and how far apart?

A member asked:

So confused: does anybody know if fosamax (alendronate) or calcium is the same thing or if i should take both if different medications?

A member asked:

I take alendronate weekly for osteoporosis. forgot to take it today wednesday. is it ok if i take it tomorrow thursday and then next week continue to take it on wednesdays? i want to avoid breaking my cycle on wednesday. what should i do?

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Is it safe to take alendronate if i have a history of acid reflux? i know not to lay down for 1/2 hour.

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