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What are the serious side effects when taking fosamax (alendronate)?
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Very rare: Hi. Alendronate (Fosamax) is a very safe drug, but like almost anything, there are rare serious side effects. For alendronate, these would be esophageal irritation, osteonecrosis of the jaw, and atypical femur fractures. Good luck!
Answered 11/7/2014
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