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Fosamax is a phosphate containing agent which is a kind of nutritional or metabolic agent.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Brands

Boniran • Fosavance • Ostena • Aldren • Densate • Femax • Fosagen • Osteobon

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Passing gas
Heartburn
Flatulence
Headache
Nausea

Serious

Musculoskeletal pain
Hypersensitivity
Difficulty swallowing
Rash

Treats

Osteoporosis
3.8
112 reviews
Osteopenia
3.6
27 reviews
Paget's disease of bone
3.5
59 reviews
Brittle bone disease
3.3
22 reviews

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Problems with fosamax (alendronate)?

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How long should I take Fosamax (alendronate) ?

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Is Fosamax (alendronate) safe to use for people?

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Is there an alternative for fosamax (alendronate)?

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Please describe the medication: fosamax (alendronate)?

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Can I just stop taking alendronate sodium tablets?

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Is actenol or Fosamax (alendronate) only for women?

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Where can I buy alendronate sodium (fosamax) online?

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

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Please tell me can Fosamax (alendronate) cause TMJ disorder?

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

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A 34-year old asked:

Can you tell me how Fosamax (alendronate) cause serious side effects?

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What other serious side effects when taking Fosamax (alendronate) are there?

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A 42-year old asked:

Is Fosamax (alendronate) dangerous? How to know when the side effects occur?

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A 35-year old asked:

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

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A 41-year old asked:

Can I just stop taking alendronate tablets on my own or do I need to taper down?

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A 46-year old asked:

Rosey particularly the cited side effects. Have you tried taking Fosamax (alendronate) yourself?

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A 67-year old female asked:

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. ?

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Is alendronate a sulfa drug?

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Could Fosamax (alendronate) break your femur?

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Can you buy alendronate without prescription?

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Where can I get alendronate without a prescription?

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Can chest pain be produced by fosamax (alendronate)?

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Is is true that Fosamax (alendronate) can brake your femur?

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Is it true that Fosamax (alendronate) can break your femur?

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Cause of exostosis on tmj...10 year on fosamax (alendronate)?

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Anyone had dental problems after taking fosamax (alendronate)?

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What are side effects from taking alendronate/fosamax for osteoporosis?

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What to do if I have dental problems after taking fosamax (alendronate)?

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What are side effects of the drug alendronate/fosamax for osteoporosis..?

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