alendronate
Brand names: Binosto
# Alendronate Overview Alendronate is a medicine used to treat and prevent osteoporosis, a condition where bones become weak and break easily. It's especially helpful for women after menopause and for people taking certain medications that weaken bones. This drug works by slowing down bone loss and helping bones stay strong and healthy. It comes in different forms, including tablets and fizzy drinks, that you take by mouth according to your doctor's instructions. To use alendronate safely, there are some important things to remember. Never take it at the same time as calcium supplements, antacids, or other medications that contain certain minerals, because these can stop your body from absorbing the medicine properly. You should also be careful if you take aspirin or similar pain relievers, as they might cause stomach problems when combined with alendronate. Always follow your doctor's directions exactly and talk to your pharmacist about any other medicines you're taking to make sure they won't interfere with alendronate.
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Check Your Medications →Most Reported Side Effects (FAERS)
- PAIN13,574 reports
- FATIGUE12,810 reports
- DRUG INEFFECTIVE12,363 reports
- FEMUR FRACTURE11,428 reports
- ARTHRALGIA11,083 reports
- RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS9,947 reports
- ALOPECIA9,892 reports
- ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT9,818 reports
- SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS8,988 reports
- RASH8,739 reports
Source: FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). Voluntary reports do not establish causation.
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