Fosamax Reminders

The drug called Fosamax is given to both men and women suffering from osteoporosis and other problems causing low bone density. It carries unfavorable effects alongside with its desired benefits, being a biphosphonate drug. Fosamax is facing many issues these days. Yet, various Fosamax opinions are sprouting. According to the Journal of Managed Care Pharmacy, Fosamax has lower fractures risk compared to another popular drug called Boniva. Meanwhile, an added opinion has been given by a popular health writer Stacey Singer. Checking both will do good.

Here are some helpful tips for your Fosamax therapy, as complaints against it continue to increase.. Likewise, you need to scan through the medication pamphlet of your Fosamax medicine each time you get a refill to latest updates about the drug. Furthermore, these tips do not provide all the information you need about the drug thus it is still best to consult your doctor for your questions about your medical condition and treatment.


It is essential to know that taking Fosamax may bring about serious adverse effects to your health. Among these side effects are:

• Esophageal problems
• Diminshed amount of calcium in the blood known as hypocalcemia
•  Intense musculoskeletal or bone and joint pains
• Death of bone tissues (osteonecrosis) of the jaw
• Atypical femur or thigh bone fracture
•  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.
• If you forgot to take your Fosamax, do not take the drug later in the day. Skip and continue with the next dose the next morning, however, do not double your dose.
• For patients prescribed to take Fosamax once a week, take the drug the next morning after remembering and return to your usual schedule.

It is always best to discuss those matters with your healthcare provider. This is just a guide to avoid danger while on your Fosamax therapy. There may be other Fosamax side effects and complaints. Moreover, a Fosamax lawsuit may be filed if you believe you suffered distress while taking the drug.

References:

http://www.amcp.org/JMCP/2011/October_2011/12813/1033.html

http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/on-call/2011/10/24/fosamax-boniva-actonel-should-anyone-take-these-osteoporosis-drugs/