The drug also known as alendronate sodium as its generic form, Fosamax is prescribed to toughen the bones of patients with osteoporosis and other bone diseases causing low bone density. As goes with all kinds of medicines, this biphosphonate carries unfavorable effects along with its desired benefits. However,
esophageal cancer may be the adverse effect of Fosamax, hence procurement of the therapy should be done with strict adherence.
So, to prevent unwanted problems to happen, these are little reminders about your Fosamax drug. Nonetheless, you still need to read the medication guide in every bottle of Fosamax that you buy to know the latest updates about the drug. This guide however does not take the place of your doctor about your medical condition and treatment thus if you have questions about Fosamax it would be better to ask your doctor.
The most important thing you need to know about Fosamax is that the drug may cause some serious side effects. Among these side effects are:
- Problems on your esophagus –the tube connecting your mouth to your stomach
- Hypocalcemia or calcium levels in the blood are lower than the normal range
- Extreme pain on bone or joints
- A specific fracture of the thigh bone
- You need to consult your doctor right away if any of this conditions happen to you.
Before, during and after taking the drug, be guided with these tips.
- Take the drug according to the doctor’s order
- Take Fosamax after you get up for the day and before taking any food, drink or other medicine since they affect the drug absorption.
- Do not crush the tablet in your mouth.
- Take Fosamax with a full glass of plain water only, not with mineral water, coffee, tea, soda or juice.
- Stand or sit upright for not less than 30 minutes after taking the tablet or oral solution of Fosamax. Moreover, do not take any kind of food or medication like antacids, calcium and other vitamin supplements or drink anything except plain water.
For missed doses, skip today’s schedule and take the drug the next morning but do not double the dose. If you are taking the drug once a week, take the drug the next morning after you recalled your missed dose, then go back to your regular program.
Other common
Fosamax side effects may have not been tackled, thus we highly suggest that you confer with your doctor as this is just a few tips to safely go with your therapy. Moreover, a Fosamax Fracture Lawsuit may be filed if you believe you sustained such situation as an effect of the drug.
