Fosamax (Alendronate) Prescriptions Available Online Today

Fosamax belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates, which slows the rate of bone loss and helps prevent broken bones that result from bone loss.

It's critically important to follow your doctor's directions EXACTLY when they prescribe you Fosamax. Failing to do so can cause serious side effects or even a potentially dangerous overdose.

Generally, Fosamax is prescribed as either 10 mg per day OR 70 mg once a week. Make sure you know whether you are supposed to take the medication every day or only once a week so that you get the proper dosage.

Fosamax must be taken first thing when you get up in the morning with a full glass of still water. You must avoid drinking any other liquids, eating any foods, or taking any other medications for at least 30 minutes after taking Fosamax, and it's better to wait at least an hour or two to give your body plenty of time to absorb the Fosamax.

To reduce the risk of damage to your esophagus, you must remain sitting or standing for 30 minutes after taking the medication. You must not lie down again during this time.

If you have any questions about how to take Fosamax, be sure to talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Fosamax can slow down bone loss that leads to broken bones in people with osteoporosis or Paget's disease.

All medications can cause side effects, but some of the side effects of Fosamax can be particularly dangerous or debilitating, so be sure to talk to your doctor about whether the benefits outweigh the risks in your particular situation. Potential side effectsinclude:

• Nausea

• Heartburn

• Gas

• Stomach pain

• Upset stomach

• Constipation

• Diarrhea

• Vomit that looks like coffee grounds

• Swelling of joints/hands/ankles/feet

• Muscle, bone, or joint pain

• Pain or difficulty with swallowing

• Coughing up blood

• Black/tarry stools

• Pain or burning under the ribs or in the back

• Low calcium levels muscle spasms or contractions, numbness or tingly feeling (around your mouth, or in your fingers and toes)

• Jaw necrosis (jaw numbness, pain, or swelling)

• Unusual thigh bone fractures

• Ulcers of the esophagus

• Worsened asthma symptoms

It's crucial that you avoid taking ANY medications, supplements, or vitamins for at least 30 minutes after taking Fosamax to ensure that your body properly absorbs it.

Smoking and drinking can accelerate bone loss and should be avoided while you're taking Fosamax.

Tell your doctor if you take any of the following medications:

• Aspirin

• Antacids

• NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) "ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam, and others

You should not take Fosamax if:

• You are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant

• You have problems with your esophagus

• You have low levels of calcium in your blood

• You can't sit or stand for at least 30 minutes after taking the medication

Tell your doctor if you have had any of the following:

• Hypocalcemia

• Trouble swallowing

• Kidney disease

• Trouble with your stomach or digestion

• A dental problem (you may need a dental exam before you begin taking alendronate)

• Any condition that makes it difficult for your body to absorb nutrients from food (malabsorption)