Taking Fosamax
Fosamax should be taken once daily in the morning on an empty stomach with a full glass (6-8 ounces) of plain water.
After taking Fosamax wait at least 30 minutes before you eat, drink, or take any other medications.
Fosamax should not be taken with mineral water, coffee, orange juice, milk, or other dairy products.
Do not suck or chew the Fosamax tablet, swallow it whole.
After taking Fosamax, do not lie down for at least 30 minutes. Standing or sitting upright helps you get the full dose and decreases heartburn or the risk of injury to your esophagus.
Fosamax Precautions
Before starting to take Fosamax, tell your doctor if you have a problem swallowing, such as a narrowing of the esophagus; have esophageal ulcers or an esophageal disease; have a condition that causes low levels of calcium in the body; have kidney disease; have stomach ulcers or other stomach or digestive problems; or are unable to stand or sit upright for at least 30 minutes. You may not be able to take Fosamax, or you may require a Fosamax dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
It is not known if Fosamax will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take Fosamax without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment with fosamax.
It is unknown if Fosamax passes into breast milk. Do not take Fosamax without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding.
Antacids and other medications taken by mouth may decrease the effects of Fosamax. Do not take any other medications within 30 minutes of taking Fosamax. Talk to your doctor before taking any other medications during treatment with Fosamax.
Store Fosamax at room temperature in a well sealed container.
Side Effects
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking fosamax: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); Seek emergency or talk to your doctor if you have difficulty or pain when swallowing; chest pain; pain or burning under the ribs or in the back; or new or worsening heartburn. Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue taking Fosamax and speak to your doctor if you experience abdominal discomfort; stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation; headache; muscle, bone, or joint soreness or aches; eye pain; a rash; or an altered sense of taste. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Speak to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Fosamax Overdose
If you think that an overdose of fosamax has occurred, call an emergency room or poison control center.
Missed Dose
If you take Fosamax every day and you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and take the next regularly scheduled dose of Fosamax the following day. Missing one dose of Fosamax will not affect your treatment. Do not take two Fosamax tablets at the same time.
If you take a Fosamax once a week and you miss a dose, take the missed dose on the morning after you remember. Do not take two Fosamax tablets on the same day. Return to taking one Fosamax tablet once a week, as originally scheduled on your chosen day.
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