Alendronate

Alendronate is a medication used to treat and prevent osteoporosis, a condition that weakens bones and makes them more prone to fractures.

Benefits

Alendronate is prescribed to prevent bone loss in men, post-menopausal women, and patients taking corticosteroid medications like prednisone. It helps increase bone density, reducing the likelihood of fractures.

How to Use

Take Alendronate orally with a full glass of plain water upon waking, before eating or drinking anything else. It is most effective on an empty stomach. After taking the medication, remain upright for at least 30 minutes. Alendronate is typically taken once a week, on the same day each week.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Black stools
• Irritation or ulceration of the esophagus
• Heartburn
• Bone, muscle, or joint pain

These may not be all the side effects of Alendronate.

Warnings and Precautions

Do not take Alendronate if you cannot stand or sit upright for at least 30 minutes, are allergic to any of its ingredients, have low blood calcium, certain esophagus disorders, or severe kidney disease. Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, digestive issues, cancer, or poor oral hygiene, or if you are undergoing chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or taking corticosteroids.

Storage

Store Alendronate at room temperature, out of reach of children.