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Other Names: Alendronate
Alendronic acid (International Nonproprietary Name) or alendronate sodium (United States Adopted Name) — sold as Fosamax by Merck & Co.|Merck — is a bisphosphonate medication used for osteoporosis and several other bone diseases. It is marketed alone as well as in combinati... Read more on Wikipedia
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not weekly. My dad was put on Fosomax pills by his primary...
04/02/2013
...year, not weekly. My dad was put on Fosomax pills by his primary ...before bone marrow biopsy. The multiple myeloma specialist had him stop taking Fosomax, get teeth taken care of,... Read full post
took Fosamax for over 3 years due to Osteopenia. Developed...
01/31/2013
I took Fosamax for over 3 years due ...different doctor. He said that Fosamax causes 'nasty hip fractures' and ...and take calcium and exercise. Fosamax can also kill the jaw... Read full post
on Fosamax 2 years ago for osteopenia, and since then...
10/29/2010
...started on Fosamax 2 years ago for osteopenia, and since then ...and is severely thinning. My osteopenia has reversed and I think I'm going to go off the fosamax. I'll talk with my Gynec... Read full post
am taking fosomax for osteoporosis which relieved the pain....
08/23/2012
...a bone density test? I am taking fosomax for osteoporosis which relieved the pain. Been taking for 2... Read full post
Right now, I'm still taking the Fosamax and according to my...
Right now, I'm still taking the Fosamax and according to my last bone density test, it's ...little better. It's also helping my diabetes and... Read full post
I quit taking Fosamax, my hair loss stoped. Still take...
When I quit taking Fosamax, my hair loss stoped. Still take the BP Esinpril (sp?) and no hair loss now.... Read full post
I am taking Fosamax for my osteoporosis. He says that a...
05/31/2012
My MD has me scheduled me every 2 years for a bone density test, I am taking Fosamax for my osteoporosis. He says that a change will not show up on the test if it is done... Read full post
my bone loss because the fosomax and actonel are worse than...
06/01/2012
...far more concerned about treating my bone loss because the fosomax and actonel are worse than arimidex in some ways !!!! ( i was once on actonel btw) I am seeing... Read full post
Drugs I took Fosamax for osteoporosis and started waking up...
...Drugs I took Fosamax for osteoporosis and started ...friend mentioned that she also developed bone pain while taking Fosamax while another complained of ...the drug, the pain gradually subsid... Read full post
(today I take my Fosamax for my osteoporosis) As soon as it...
10/11/2012
...sound LOL. But I have drank most of my water (today I take my Fosamax for my osteoporosis) As soon as it is gone I will ...eye doctor appointment. Since he is diabetic he goes every year.... Read full post