Review the side-effects of Alendronate as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Postmenopausal women
Gastrointestinal- Abdominal pain, nausea, indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, acid regurgitation esophageal ulcer, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing and stomach inflammation.
Musculoskeletal - Bone, muscle/joint pain, muscle cramp and osteonecrosis of the jaw.
Central Nervous System - Headache and dizziness.
ENT- Taste perversion.
Men
Gastrointestinal - Acid regurgitation, flatulence, heart burn, diarrhea, abdominal pain and nausea.
Body as a Whole - Hypersensitivity reactions, muscle pain, uneasiness, weakness and rarely fever.
Central Nervous system- Dizziness and fainting.
Skin- Rash (occasionally with photosensitivity), itching, hair loss, rarely severe skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis.
Eye- Eye inflammation.
Fosamax
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Postmenopausal women
Gastrointestinal- Abdominal pain, nausea, indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, acid regurgitation esophageal ulcer, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing and stomach inflammation.
Musculoskeletal - Bone, muscle/joint pain, muscle cramp and osteonecrosis of the jaw.
Central Nervous System - Headache and dizziness.
ENT- Taste perversion.
Men
Gastrointestinal - Acid regurgitation, flatulence, heart burn, diarrhea, abdominal pain and nausea.
Body as a Whole - Hypersensitivity reactions, muscle pain, uneasiness, weakness and rarely fever.
Central Nervous system- Dizziness and fainting.
Skin- Rash (occasionally with photosensitivity), itching, hair loss, rarely severe skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis.
Eye- Eye inflammation.
Other Precautions :
It may cause severe bone, muscle, or joint pain.Drug Name : Alendronate
Alendronate is used to treat osteoporosis or bone thinning in men and post-menopausal women and Paget's disease or bone deformity. It is also recommended for patients taking steroids that affect bone health.Brand Names or Trade Names of Alendronate
India :
Restofos |
Bifosa (35 mg) |
Osteofos (35 mg) |
Restofos 70 |
Alant |
Zophost |
Ralenost |
Poronil |
Denfos |
Bifosa (10 mg) |
Denfos (35 mg) |
Alendix |
Osteofos (5mg) |
Osteofos (70 mg) |
Denfos (70 mg) |
Ostogee -70
International :
Fosamax
