13 patient evaluations for Alendronate

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Apr 14, 2018 (Started Feb 01, 2015)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for osteoporosis)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 70 mg Weekly
Advice & Tips: Prednisolone caused my osteoporosis, and since I have quited Prednisolone, I allso figure that I can quit Alendronate. After all, my bones need to do it's natural exchange of chalck and I don't think it will do me good in the long run, but I am sure it helped me through the period of Prednisolone.
Cost: < $25 monthly

May 15, 2016 (Started Feb 01, 2015)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for osteoporosis)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 70 mg Weekly
Cost: < $25 monthly

Jan 31, 2016 (Started Feb 01, 2015)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for osteoporosis)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 70 mg Weekly
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Oct 4, 2012 (Started Jan 30, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for osteopenia)
  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for osteoporosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (nausea)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 70 mg Weekly
Advice & Tips: Make sure to have your Dr reevaluate with a DexaScan after a year or two.
  • 0 helpful marks

Apr 23, 2012 (Started Jul 01, 2005)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for osteoporosis)
  • Side effects
    Severe (stomach pain)
  • Adherence
    Never taken as prescribed
  • Burden
    Very hard to take
  • 0 helpful marks
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