Fosamax

Fosamax generic Alendronate 70 or didrocal is prescribed to prevent or cure osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Fosamax drug also helps in increasing the bone mass in men suffering from osteoporosis. It is also the best medication prescribed in treating osteoporosis in both men and women that is caused by steroid medications like prednisone. Fosomax even helps in relieving a painful condition of bone known as Paget's disease, thereby preventing the weakening and deforming of the bones.

Fosamax also helps in treating the condition called glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in people using corticosteroids as a daily dosage equivalent to 7.5 mg or greater of prednisone and those who suffer from low bone mineral density. It also helps in reducing the fragility and malformation of bones. The prescribed fosamax dosage is found to decreasing the weakening of bone and the risk of fractures in osteoporosis. This drug works by slowing down the process of bone breakdown, thereby strendthening your bones effectively. Other than treating osteoporosis and preventing fractures, this drug is even prescribed for people at the risk of developing osteoporosis in future. People having a family history of osteoporosis, early menopause, habits of smoking and long-term corticosteroid treatment prednisolone are at high risk of osteoporosis.

Fossamax shows drug interactions with Calcium supplements and antacids. It is advised to wait for at least 30 minutes after taking Fosamax. Fosamax should be avoided by premenopausal women and most importantly by pregnant women as it can harm their fetus. It should also be avoided during breastfeeding. Alcohol consumption should be restricted while using this medication.

The most serious of fosamax problems reported includes osteonecrosis jaw disorder that involves the loss or breakdown of the jaw bone along with minor symptoms like jaw pain or swelling, gum infections, loosening of teeth, poor healing of the gums, or jaw numbing etc.