Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Fosamax and Vitamin D3. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
How much vitamin D should I take with Fosamax?
The recommended dosage is one 70 mg alendronate/2800 international units vitamin D3 or one 70 mg alendronate/5600 international units vitamin D3 tablet once weekly.
What is FOSAMAX PLUS D used for?
Overview. Alendronate and cholecalciferol combination is used to treat osteoporosis (thinning of the bone) in women after menopause. This medicine may also be used to increase bone mass in men who have osteoporosis.
What is the generic name for FOSAMAX PLUS D?
Generic Name & Formulations: Alendronate (as sodium), cholecalciferol (Vit. D3); 70mg/2800 IU, 70mg/5600 IU; tabs.
Should I take calcium and vitamin D Fosamax?
Your doctor may prescribe calcium and vitamin D to help prevent low calcium levels in your blood, while you take FOSAMAX PLUS D. Take calcium and vitamin D as your doctor tells you to. 3. Bone, joint, or muscle pain.
Can you lie down after taking vitamin D?
Swallow the tablet whole. Do not chew or suck on it. Then stay fully upright (sitting, standing, or walking) for at least 30 minutes and do not lie down until after your first food of the day. This product works only if taken on an empty stomach.
Can you drink coffee after taking Fosamax?
Don’t take Fosamax with coffee, juice, mineral water, soda, or juice. Be sure to take it at least 30 minutes before you eat, drink anything besides plain water, or take any other medications. Taking Fosamax at the same time as food, drinks, or other medications can prevent your body from properly absorbing the drug.
Who should not take Fosamax?
You should not take alendronate if you have problems with your esophagus, or low levels of calcium in your blood. Do not take alendronate if you cannot sit upright or stand for at least 30 minutes after taking the medicine. Alendronate can cause serious problems in the stomach or esophagus.
Is Fosamax too dangerous to use?
Fosamax can cause serious problems in the stomach or esophagus. Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have chest pain, new or worsening heartburn, or pain when swallowing. In rare cases, this medicine may cause bone loss (osteonecrosis) in the jaw or a broken leg bone called a femur fracture.
What should I be taking instead of Fosamax, etc?
Fosamax natural alternatives may be suggested by your doctor. A daily supplement of Vitamin D and Calcium are often recommended by physicians as a natural remedy for osteoporosis, or to be taken with medications. Another natural treatment alternative to Fosamax for osteoporosis is to take preventative measures to reduce the risk of fracture.
Is Fosamax dangerous to take?
Because of how Fosamax works and how it is metabolized by the body, certain people should not take the drug. The drug is known to cause irritation to the gastrointestinal lining and may worsen underlying diseases, including Barrett’s esophagus, dysphagia and gastritis.
How long is too long on Fosamax?
Studies show that some women who are at a low risk for fractures may be able to stop taking Fosamax after three to five years and still benefit. This is because the medication accumulates in the body and continues to be effective after treatment has ceased.
