Fosamax

Fosamax is used for:

Treating Paget disease. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Fosamax is a bisphosphonate. It works by slowing bone loss.

Do NOT use Fosamax if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Fosamax
• you have certain esophagus problems (eg, narrowing, blockage)
• you are unable to stand or sit upright for at least 30 minutes
• you have low blood calcium levels or severe kidney problems

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Fosamax :

Some medical conditions may interact with Fosamax . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have a history of stomach or bowel problems (eg, inflammation, ulcer), esophagus problems (eg, heartburn, reflux disease, severe irritation), or kidney problems, or if you have difficult or painful swallowing
• if you have low blood vitamin D levels, cancer, anemia, blood clotting problems, an infection, or calcium metabolism problems
• if you have poor dental hygiene, other dental problems, or you will be having a dental procedure
• if you smoke or drink alcohol
• if you take a corticosteroid (eg, prednisone), or you have had or will be having chemotherapy or radiation treatment
• if you have a mental disorder or other condition that may decrease your ability to follow the dosing instructions for Fosamax

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Fosamax . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (eg, ibuprofen) because the risk of side effects, such as esophagus or stomach irritation, may be increased

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Fosamax may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.