Fosamax side effects

Fosamax side effects can be serious.

Here is a list of major precautions and the possible adverse effects of this drug.

1. First, the precautions:

   - This drug should not be taken by anyone with significant kidney disease ie., creatine clearance less than 35ml/min

   - Fosamx tablets should not be taken by anyone who can not sit or stand upright for 30 minutes after each dosage lest there be a side effects of the drug eroding the esophagus.

   - This drug should not be taken by anyone who is pregnant or nursing an infant.

   - other medications and/or supplements should not be taken at the same time as this medication. Wait at least a half hour, an hour is better.

Now let us consider the known Fosamax side effects

2. Irritation and possible ulceration of the esophgus if the tablet is not taken with sufficient water and/or it rubs aainst the esophagus. Irritation of stomach may occur if the drug is used by persons taking asprin, drugs with aspriin or salicylates (often found in natural pain relieving formulations ] contatin products.If you experience pain or burning of the throat after taking Fosamax, contact your health care provider.
3. some people have reported allergic reations such as skin rash or redness.
4. Sometimes the drug induces headache. This is infrequent side effect.
5. Excesss gas [flatulence] especially in men; diarrhea or constitpation.
6. Muscular pain is an infrequent but reported side effect.
7. Mild calcium decrease
8. Mild decrease in phossphorus - can be as much as 6%
9. Fosamax and other bisphoshonates ( ) have been the subject of claims of Osteonecrosis of the jaw. This is a serious condition. It is not a frequent side effect but your should be aware of it and if you are planningto have dental work, be sure to tell your dentist that you are taking Fosamax and your dosage and how long youhave been on the medication.

   In August 2006, there was a study publsince in Ann Oncol that reviewed22 scientific papers detailing 225 patients, all studies were based on retrospective chart review and did not have control groups. The prevalence of osteonecrosis of the jaw was estimated at 1.5%.

   The involved drugs were pamidronate ( Aredia ), zoledronic acid ( zometa ), alendronate (Fosamax)and risedronate

   In 69.3% of patients Osteopnecrosis was preceded by a dental extraction. That is why it is important to inform your dentist if you are taking this drug...posible Fosamax side effect. 74.5% of patients who developed osteonecrosis were receiving chemotherapy and in 38.2% of cases they were taking corticosteroids. Although various conservative and surgical treatment modalities were reported, residual sites of osteonecrosis persisted in 72.5% of cases.

   The study concluded: "Although not enough evidence is available to prove a causal link, it seems that under specific circumstances local defenses can become overwhelmed resulting in ONJ."

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