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Alendronate is used for:
Treating Paget disease. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Alendronate is a bisphosphonate. It works by slowing bone loss.
Do NOT use Alendronate if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Alendronate
- you have certain esophagus problems (eg, narrowing, blockage)
- you are unable to stand or sit upright for at least 30 minutes
- you have low blood calcium levels or severe kidney problems
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
How to use Alendronate :
Use Alendronate as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- An extra patient leaflet is available with Alendronate . Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
- Swallow Alendronate whole. Do not break, crush, chew, or suck on the tablet before swallowing.
- Take Alendronate by mouth on an empty stomach in the morning at least 30 minutes before your first food, drink, or other medicine of the day. Do NOT take Alendronate at bedtime or before you get out of bed in the morning.
- Take Alendronate with a full glass of plain water (8 oz/240 mL). Do not take Alendronate with mineral water, coffee, tea, or juice. Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking Alendronate and until you eat your first food of the day.
- Be sure you understand how to take Alendronate . Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
- Continue to use Alendronate even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
- If you miss a dose of Alendronate , do not take it later in the day. Take it the morning after you remember and then go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Alendronate .
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