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Rosey particularly the cited side effects. have you tried taking fosamax (alendronate) yourself?
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Fosamax (alendronate) is for osteo: Most physicians rely on published studies with thousands of patients taking a drug that prove it works. Trying out a pill onesself is a trip back to the stone age.
Answered 6/29/2012
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