Monday, October 3, 2011

Alendronate

Side effects of alendronate include, but are not limited to:

Abdominal pain (stomach pain)
Bone, muscle, or joint pain
Indigestion or heartburn.

Alendronate is in the group of medicines called bisphosphonates (bis FOS fo nayts). It alters the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body. Alendronate slows bone loss while increasing bone mass, which may prevent bone fractures.

Alendronate is used to treat or prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis and steroid-induced osteoporosis. Alendronate is also used to treat Paget's disease of bone.

Alendronate may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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