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Brand Names: Alendro Once Weekly, Fosamax, Fosamax plus D
Generic Name: Alendronate

What is Alendronate? 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. Brand name is Fosamax. Read more...Click to read more below

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Reasons Taken

13 patients in the community are taking or have taken Alendronate.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 10 76%
General health 2 15%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Alendronate.

  10 mg Weekly 35 mg Weekly 70 mg Weekly 200 mg Weekly 70 mg Daily 2800 intl units Weekly
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 8 Number of Patients: 8 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Alendronate or how long patients were taking Alendronate before stopping.

Currently taking Alendronate

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
1
1
0
0
2
8

Patient Reported Evaluations

Results from 2 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.

Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)

Can't tell 100% 2

Other

Side-effects (as an overall problem)

Severe 0% 0
Moderate 0% 0
Mild 0% 0
None 100% 2

Top reported side-effects include:

Summary results are based on 2 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.

Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (1 of 2)

  • dixie pixie
    Sex: F
    Mouth/throat: mild
    Arms: mild
    Chest: mild
    Legs: mild
  • dixie pixie
  • by dixie pixie
    Aug 18, 2008
  • EfficacyCan't tell
  • Side-effectsNone
  • Other

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