Fosamax is a prescription drug that is commonly used to treat osteoporosis and Paget's disease. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at the drug, including information on its uses, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.
Common Fosamax side effects include muscle pain and heartburn. This selection from the eMedTV Web site features a detailed list of common and uncommon side effects of the drug, including those that may require immediate medical attention.
As this eMedTV page explains, weight gain does not appear to be a Fosamax side effect. This article takes a closer look at this topic, describing how Fosamax performed in clinical trials. It also explains how side effects are determined in these trials.
Osteoporosis and Paget's disease of the bone are two of the conditions that Fosamax is used to treat. This eMedTV segment provides more information on what the medication is used for, including a list of "off-label" Fosamax uses.
As this eMedTV article explains, the recommended Fosamax dosage for treating osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal women is either 70 mg once weekly or 10 mg once daily. This article also offers helpful tips for those taking the drug.
This eMedTV segment explains that calcium supplements, aspirin, and even food can interfere with Fosamax if they are taken within 30 minutes of the medication. How these and other Fosamax drug interactions can be avoided is also explained.
You should not take Fosamax if you have problems with your esophagus, such as difficulty swallowing. This eMedTV page goes into detail about Fosamax, warnings and precautions for the drug, and what to discuss with your doctor prior to taking it.
Possible signs of a Fosamax overdose include stomach ulcers, intestinal ulcers, and heartburn. This eMedTV selection offers more information on what to expect from a Fosamax overdose and discusses what to do if you have taken too much of the drug.
Fosamax is classified as a pregnancy Category C medication. This eMedTV page offers an in-depth discussion on Fosamax and pregnancy, including a summary of animal studies that looked at the effects of the drug on pregnant animals and their babies.
As this eMedTV page explains, it is not known if Fosamax passes through breast milk in humans. This article offers an overview of Fosamax and breastfeeding, and also stresses the importance of talking to your doctor prior to taking the drug.
As this eMedTV page explains, a generic version of Fosamax is currently available in a number of strengths. This article offers more information, describing how the FDA determines that generic versions of the drug are as good as the brand-name version.
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