Fosamax

Fosamax is prescribed to treat and to prevent osteoporosis in women after menopause; it is also used to increase the bone mass of men with osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break. Some reports indicate that as much as half of the men and women over the age of 75 are affected by osteoporosis. Fosamax is a member of the class of drugs known as bisphosphonates. This class of drugs is designed to inhibit bone breakdown. They decrease the activity of cells that break down bones in the body.

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How Taken:
Take Fosamax exactly as it was prescribed for you. Take each Fosamax tablet with a full glass (6 to 8 ounces) of water. Use only plain water (not mineral water) when taking an Fosamax tablet. Do not crush, chew, or suck the Fosamax tablet. Swallow the pill whole. Fosamax tablets are taken either once each day or once each week. Take the Fosamax tablet first thing in the morning, at least 30 minutes before you eat or drink anything or take any other medicine. Do not lie down or recline for at least 30 minutes after taking Fosamax. Do not eat or drink anything other than plain water. Do not take any other medicines including vitamins, calcium, or antacids for at least 30 minutes after taking Fosamax. It may be best to take your other medicines at a different time of the day. Do not use the medication in larger amounts or for longer than recommended by your doctor.

Warnings Precautions:
Fosamax is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether Fosamax will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take Fosamax without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether Fosamax passes into breast milk. Do not take Fosamax without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not take any other medicines including vitamins, calcium, or antacids for at least 30 minutes after taking a Fosamax tablet. Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after you take an Fosamax tablet. Before taking Fosamax, tell your doctor if you have a problem swallowing, such as a narrowing of the esophagus; have esophageal ulcers or an esophageal disease; have a condition that causes low levels of calcium in the body; have kidney disease; have stomach ulcers or other stomach or digestive problems; or are unable to stand or sit upright for at least 30 minutes.

Missed Dose:
If you take Fosamax tablets once daily: If you forget to take this medicine first thing in the morning, do not take it later in the day. Wait until the following morning to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take take two (2) tablets in one day. If you take Fosamax tablets once a week: If you forget to take Fosamax on your scheduled day, take it first thing in the morning on the day after you remember the missed dose. Then return to your regular weekly schedule on your chosen dose day. Do not take take two (2) tablets in one day.

Side Effects:
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop taking Fosamax if you experience any of the following serious side effects: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); Seek emergency or talk to your doctor if you have difficulty or pain when swallowing; chest pain; pain or burning under the ribs or in the back; or new or worsening heartburn. Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. If you experience abdominal discomfort; stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation; headache; muscle, bone, or joint soreness or aches; eye pain; a rash; or an altered sense of taste continue to take Fosamax and talk to your doctor.

Storage:
Store Fosamax tablets at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Overdose:
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Drink a full glass of milk and call your local poison control center or emergency room right away. Do not make yourself vomit and do not lie down. Symptoms of a Fosamax overdose may include nausea, heartburn, stomach pain, diarrhea, muscle cramps, numbness or tingling, tight muscles in your face, seizure (convulsions), irritability, and unusual thoughts or behavior.

More Information:
Fosamax is only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include diet changes, exercise, and taking calcium and vitamin supplements. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely. Follow you doctor's recommendations about drinking alcohol and smoking. These activities are related to decreased bone density. Antacids and other medicines taken by mouth may decrease the effects of Fosamax.

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