Fosamax
Description
FOSAMAX is a prescription medicine for the prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, for treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, for increasing bone mass in men with osteoporosis, for men and women with low bone mass who take glucocorticoids, and for treatment of Paget’s disease of bone in both men and women.
Recommendations
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this medicine.
In order for this medicine to work, it is important to take it once a day, every day. SWALLOW WHOLE. Do not break, crush, suck, or chew the tablet before swallowing. TAKE THIS MEDICINE with 6-8 ounces of PLAIN WATER ONLY the first thing in the morning, at least 30 minutes before eating, drinking, or taking any other medicine.
This medicine works even better if you take it 60 minutes before eating, drinking, or taking any other medicine. This medicine is effective only if taken on an empty stomach. DO NOT LIE DOWN for at least 30 minutes after taking this medicine and until after your first food of the day.
STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light.
IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. DO NOT take 2 doses at once.
DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you have had an allergic reaction to it or are allergic to any ingredient in the product. KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while you are taking this medicine.
It is important to have enough calcium and vitamin D in your diet. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have questions about your diet or about taking dietary supplements such as calcium or vitamin D.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any medicines which contain aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen.
FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy.
Arleen B. Watseki, IL, 62:
I am pleased with the results as far as pain is concerned. I used to have a spot on the side of my foot, which hurt on the side of my foot, which hurt quite a lot when walking, and that pain is pretty well gone, also, the surgery area feels just tine now too. Plus, I feel better after being on this product. My doctor would have preferred that I take OsteOrganiCAL, but after much deliberation, was convinced I should try Fosamax, for which I am grateful to you and my Lord.
Rogene, TX, 60:
This is my second order and I feel so much beer after two months of taking your fosamax...
Ruby Davis, OR, 65:
This year from January through March I was again in bed. I ordered Fosamax in March. Within two weeks I was better and in two more weeks I was even better and in two more weeks the sciatic pain left. I have been on it for 8 months now and haven't been in bed for 7 months.
Margaret, MO, 59:
I can tell you that I can hardly believe that my left knee is beginning to tell me that it is recovering, no hurts or pain. It is recovering so well that I hardly know that I have a knee. This is an absolutely wonderful product. I am so glad that I opted for Fosamax. I am not near a bone scanner at this time, but I certainly don't feel like a cripple.
FOSAMAX is for:
-The treatment or prevention of osteoporosis (thinning of bone) in women after menopause. It reduces the chance of having a hip or spinal fracture (break).
-Treatment to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis.
-The treatment of osteoporosis in either men or women receiving corticosteroid medicines (for example, prednisone).
Improvement in bone density may be seen as early as 3 months after you start taking FOSAMAX. For FOSAMAX to continue to work, you need to keep taking it.
FOSAMAX is not a hormone.
Precautions
DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you have had an allergic reaction to it or are allergic to any ingredient in the product. KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while you are taking this medicine.
It is important to have enough calcium and vitamin D in your diet. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have questions about your diet or about taking dietary supplements such as calcium or vitamin D.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any medicines which contain aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen.
FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy.
Arleen B. Watseki, IL, 62:
I am pleased with the results as far as pain is concerned. I used to have a spot on the side of my foot, which hurt on the side of my foot, which hurt quite a lot when walking, and that pain is pretty well gone, also, the surgery area feels just tine now too. Plus, I feel better after being on this product. My doctor would have preferred that I take OsteOrganiCAL, but after much deliberation, was convinced I should try Fosamax, for which I am grateful to you and my Lord.
Rogene, TX, 60:
This is my second order and I feel so much beer after two months of taking your fosamax...
Ruby Davis, OR, 65:
This year from January through March I was again in bed. I ordered Fosamax in March. Within two weeks I was better and in two more weeks I was even better and in two more weeks the sciatic pain left. I have been on it for 8 months now and haven't been in bed for 7 months.
Margaret, MO, 59:
I can tell you that I can hardly believe that my left knee is beginning to tell me that it is recovering, no hurts or pain. It is recovering so well that I hardly know that I have a knee. This is an absolutely wonderful product. I am so glad that I opted for Fosamax. I am not near a bone scanner at this time, but I certainly don't feel like a cripple.
FOSAMAX is for:
-The treatment or prevention of osteoporosis (thinning of bone) in women after menopause. It reduces the chance of having a hip or spinal fracture (break).
-Treatment to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis.
-The treatment of osteoporosis in either men or women receiving corticosteroid medicines (for example, prednisone).
Improvement in bone density may be seen as early as 3 months after you start taking FOSAMAX. For FOSAMAX to continue to work, you need to keep taking it.
FOSAMAX is not a hormone.
Do not take FOSAMAX if you:
-Have certain problems with your esophagus, the tube that connects your mouth with your stomach
-Cannot stand or sit upright for at least 30 minutes
-Have low levels of calcium in your blood
-Have severe kidney disease
-Are allergic to FOSAMAX or any of its ingredients. A list of ingredients is at the end of this leaflet.
If you are pregnant or nursing, talk to your doctor about whether taking FOSAMAX is right for you based on possible risk to you and your child.
Talk to your doctor about any:
-Problems with swallowing
-Stomach or digestive problems
-Other medical problems you have or have had in the past
-Medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements
Ingredients
Active ingredient: alendronate sodium.
