Fosamax Plus D is a drug that can be prescribed to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and men. This eMedTV page offers Fosamax Plus D dosing information, describes the effects of the medicine, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Some of the most common Fosamax Plus D side effects include abdominal pain, gas, and diarrhea. This eMedTV resource lists other possible side effects that have been seen with the drug, including serious ones that should be reported to a doctor.
Fosamax Plus D is used for the treatment of osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal women. This page from the eMedTV Web site offers more information on what the drug is used for and lists possible off-label Fosamax Plus D uses.
For most people, the recommended dose of Fosamax Plus D is 70 mg/5600 IU, taken once weekly. This page from the eMedTV Web site also provides helpful information and tips on when and how to take your Fosamax Plus D dosage.
If cimetidine, orlistat, or aspirin is taken with Fosamax Plus D, drug interactions could occur. This eMedTV Web page contains a list of other medicines that may interact with Fosamax Plus D and describes the effects of combining these drugs.
Fosamax Plus D could potentially irritate or damage the esophagus and stomach. This eMedTV article lists other Fosamax Plus D warnings and precautions to be aware of before starting the drug, including other possible side effects that may occur.
Fosamax Plus D overdose symptoms may include nausea, heartburn, and high calcium levels in the blood. This eMedTV article lists other possible symptoms of an overdose with Fosamax Plus D and describes the various treatment options that are available.
Fosamax Plus D is not yet available in generic form. This segment from the eMedTV library offers information on when generic Fosamax Plus D may be available and explains the difference between a "generic name" and a generic version of a drug.
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