Fosamax is manufactured by Merck Frosst Ltd. This medicine is a bisphosphonate used to prevent and treat osteoporosis. It may also be used to treat Paget's disease, steroid-induced osteoporosis, and other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Note:
Fosamax 40mg is not available in Canada outside of a Hospital setting.
Fosamax 35mg is not available in Canada. The 70mg tablet CANNOT be split to achieve 35mg.
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Why is Fosamax prescribed?
Fosamax is prescribed for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, the brittle bone disease, in postmenopausal women. It is also used to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis, and is prescribed for both men and women who have developed a form of osteoporosis sometimes caused by steroid medications such as prednisone. This drug can also be used to relieve Paget's disease of bone, a painful condition that weakens and deforms the bones.
Most important fact about Fosamax
For Fosamax to be effective, you must take the tablets without food or other medications, exactly as directed.
How should you use Fosamax?
Fosamax is effective only when each tablet is taken with a full glass of plain water first thing in the morning, at least 30 minutes before the first food, beverage, or other medication. If you can wait longer before eating or drinking, the medication will be absorbed better. Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking Fosamax and avoid chewing or sucking on the tablet; it can cause mouth sores. You should take calcium and vitamin D supplements if you don't get enough in your diet. Avoid smoking and alcohol. Weight-bearing exercise can also strengthen bones. --If you miss a dose... If you are taking Fosamax on a daily basis, do not take a missed dose later in the day, Instead, skip it and go back to your regular schedule the next morning. If you are taking Fosamax once a week, take 1 tablet the morning after you remember, then return to your original once-weekly schedule on the chosen day. Do not take 2 tablets on the same day. --Storage instructions...Keep the container tightly closed and store at room temperature.
What side effects may occur with Fosamax?
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue using Fosamax.
More common side effects may include:
Abdominal pain, bone and joint pain, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, muscle pain, nausea
Less common side effects may include:
Abdominal distention, acid backup, difficulty in swallowing, esophageal ulcers, gas, headache, stomach ulcers, vomiting
Rare side effects may include:
Changes in taste, esophageal blockage or perforation, eye pain, hives, inflammation of the stomach, mouth sores, muscle cramps, rash, skin redness, swollen face and throat
Why should Fosamax not be prescribed?
You should not take Fosamax if the calcium level in your blood is low. Avoid Fosamax if it causes an allergic reaction.
Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding when taking Fosamax
The effects of Fosamax during pregnancy and breastfeeding have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, notify your doctor immediately. It is not known whether Fosamax appears in breast milk. The drug is not recommended for nursing mothers.
Recommended Fosamax dosage
POSTMENOPAUSAL OSTEOPOROSIS The usual dose is one 10-milligram tablet once a day or one 70-milligram tablet once a week. Treatment continues for years. PREVENTION OF POSTMENOPAUSAL OSTEOPOROSIS The usual dose is one 5-milligram tablet once a day or one 35-milligram tablet once a week. OSTEOPOROSIS IN MEN The usual dose is one 10-milligram tablet once a day or one 70-milligram tablet once a week. STEROID-INDUCED OSTEOPOROSIS The usual dose is one 5-milligram tablet once a day, except for postmenopausal women not taking estrogen, who should take one 10-milligram tablet once daily. PAGET'S DISEASE
The usual dose is 40 milligrams once a day for 6 months.
Fosamax Overdosage
Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately.
Symptoms of Fosamax overdose may include:
Heartburn, inflammation of the esophagus or stomach, ulcer, upset stomach
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