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Is there a generic drug equivalent for Fosamax?
The generic name for Fosamax is alendronate sodium.
Is teva alendronate sodium as effective as fosamax?
I do not know if it is as effective as Fosamax but I can say that the side effects from taking Alendronate Sodium 70 mg tabs are not good. This includes constant drooling and difficulty swallowing., Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield now excludes brand name Fosamax but this is a bad decision.
When will the generic for fosamax be available?
The generic for Fosamax is already available. The FDA gave their approval for a generic version of the medication in 2008.
Why is Alendronate prescribed for osteoporosis?
Alendronate (sold under the name Fosamax) is the first nonhormonal medication for osteoporosis ever approved by the FDA. It attaches itself to bone that has been targeted by bone-eating osteoclasts, protecting the bone from these cells
What does fosamax treat?
Fosamax is the brand name for the drug alendronate sodium. Prescribed for post-menopausal women and men with osteoporosis, Fosamax works by reducing bone degeneration, a process referred to as "resorption." Related to natural bone-regulating chemicals, the drug does not inhibit bone mineralization. Consequently, one can take alendronate sodium along with calcium and vitamin D supplements and see some bone mineralization. Unfortunately, the human body does not absorb the drug well, and much of it is excreted through the kidneys.
What is an alendronate?
An alendronate is a salt or ester of alendronic acid, or the derived sodium content used to treat osteoporosis.
What is alendronate?
An alendronate is a salt or ester of alendronic acid, or the derived sodium content used to treat osteoporosis.
How long does Alendronate Sodium 70 mg stay in your system?
How long does Alendronate Sodium 70 mg stay in your system@
How does alendronate affect the heart?
how does the medication alendronate 70 mg affect the heart one of the side effects of this medication is severe muscle pain
Does alendronate cause brittle bones?
No, alendronate does not cause brittle bones. Alendronate is a medication commonly used to treat and prevent osteoporosis by increasing bone density and strength. It works by slowing down the breakdown of old bone cells and increasing the formation of new bone cells.
What drug company makes fosamax?
Fosamax is the trade name given by Merck. It is now found as a generic. Barr and Teva sell this generic form.
Does alendronate cause hair loss?
I can tell you that I have lost a considerable amount of hair since I started taking alendronate several months ago. In fact, the loss continues and seems to be getting worse. I am going to stop taking alendronate for a while and see if there's a difference. I am very concerned and embarrassed about my hair loss.
