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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.
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13 patients in the community are taking or have taken Alendronate.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 10 | 76% |
| General health | 2 | 15% |
Based on the patients currently taking Alendronate.
How long current patients have been taking Alendronate or how long patients were taking Alendronate before stopping.
Results from 2 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
| Can't tell | 100% | 2 |
|---|
Other
| Severe | 0% | 0 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 0% | 0 |
| Mild | 0% | 0 |
| None | 100% | 2 |
Summary results are based on 2 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.