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Fosamax Information
Uses
Fosamax is a hormone used treat adults with Paget's disease of
the bone and osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
How To Use
Follow the patient instructions provided with the medicine
exactly. How much medicine you take and how often you
take it depends on many factors, including the condition
being treated and the age and weight of the patient.
If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency
of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health
care provider. Do not stop taking this medication without
checking with your health care provider. Do not take
more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so
by your health care provider. Do not take any other
over-the-counter or prescription medications without
talking with your doctor. If a dose is missed, take
it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed
or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double
the dose to catch up, unless advised by your doctor.
If more than one dose is missed, contact your doctor
or pharmacist. Patients with previous conditions should
talk with their health care provider before taking this
medication. Take each tablet first thing in the morning
with a full glass of water(6 to 8 oz), at least 30 minutes
before the first food, beverage or medication of the
day. Taking Fosamax with orange juice or coffee
can decrease its effectiveness. Do not chew or suck
on the tablet. After taking Fosamax, remain upright(sitting/standing)for
30 minutes. Do not lie down until after eating. Do not
take at bedtime. Do not take at the same time as other
medicines(including aspirin), antacids or calcium supplements.
Wait at least one-half hour before taking any other
drug.
Side Effects
Every medicine can cause side effects, but many people
have no, or minor, side effects. Tell your doctor or
pharmacist if any of the following occurs: Common: Abdominal
pain;nausea;upset stomach;constipation;diarrhea;gas;heartburn;muscle
and joint pain;headache;vomiting;bloating;difficulty
swallowing.
Precautions
Before using Fosamax, tell your health care provider
about any of the following: if you are pregnant, plan
on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding; if you are taking
any prescription or nonprescription medicine; if you
have any other medical conditions
Overdose
Contact your health care provider at once if you feel
you have taken too much of Fosamax.
Notes
Contact your doctor if any throat or swallowing problems
occur.Do not change the dose or discontinue taking this
medication unless advised to do so by your health care
provider. May cause stomach upset, nausea or diarrhea.
Patients should maintain adequate nutrition, particularly
an adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D. Supplemental
calcium and vitamin D may be required.Avoid cigarette
smoking and alcohol, which deplete calcium from bones.Consider
weight-bearing exercises to increase to increase the
calcium density of bones.
Missed Dose
If a dose is missed, do not take it later in the day.
The next day, continue your usual schedule of 1 tablet
once a day. Continue use of Fosamax.
Storage
Store at room temperature 59 to 86 degrees F, in a tightly
sealed container.
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