Fosamax Plus D (Cont.)

Fosamax Plus D: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking Fosamax Plus D if you have:
 
  • A narrowing of the esophagus (an esophageal stricture)
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Low blood calcium (hypocalcemia) or high blood calcium (hypercalcemia)
  • Cancer
  • An inability to sit upright or stand for 30 minutes
  • Kidney disease, including kidney failure (renal failure)
  • Any allergies, including allergies to food, dyes, or preservatives.
     
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
 
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Click Fosamax Plus D Warnings and Precautions to learn more, including information on who should not take the drug.)
 

What If I Take an Overdose of Fosamax Plus D?

People who take too much Fosamax Plus D may have overdose symptoms that could include:
 
  • Upset stomach
  • Heartburn or indigestion
  • Ulcers
  • Low or high levels of calcium
  • Low levels of phosphate in the blood
  • Nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite
  • Increased thirst and urination
  • Weakness and lethargy.
     
If you happen to overdose on Fosamax Plus D, seek immediate medical attention.
 
(Click Fosamax Plus D Overdose for more information.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;