They can help to: prevent bone loss caused by hormone therapy and other cancer treatments
acid reflux
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention
Serious side effects of Alendronate Along with its needed effects, alendronate may cause some unwanted effects
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Merative, Micromedex Alendronate is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis (thinning of the bone) in women after menopause
If prostate cancer spreads to the bones, the cancer can damage them and cause pain
Bisphosphonate therapy, mainly alendronate, is amongst the most prescribed treatments for the disease
Since the approval of alendronate in Canada in 1996, four cases of esophageal stricture have been reported to Health Canada
You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088
To the Editor: Alendronate is indicated for the treatment of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and patients with glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis
In clinical studies, ≥3% of patients experience abdominal pain, acid regurgitation, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, musculoskeletal pain, and nausea Label
- "Based on current evidences, alendronate therapy may be associated with a high risk of lung cancer, may with an excess risk of liver cancer, a low risk of colorectal and no related risk of other cancers
It is available as a weekly tablet, soluble tablet, or liquid that you drink
You may hear bisphosphonates called bone-hardening or bone-strengthening treatment
This means the cancer may be sensitive to changes in levels of the hormone oestrogen
Oesophagitis and oesophageal ulceration can also occur
Alendronic acid belongs to a group of medicines known as bisphosphonates
Alendronate, like other bisphosphonates, may irritate the esophagus and stomach
The oral bioavailability of a 10-mg alendronate tablet, taken with plain water after an overnight fast and 2 hours before ingestion of the first food of the day, is 0
Descriptions
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muscle trembling or twitching
This increases the risk of breaking (fracture)
It is usually injected by a healthcare provider in a doctor's office, hospital, or clinic
These people tend to be female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month, also take medication Cimzia, and have Rheumatoid arthritis
I've been taking AA for four months now with no problems and only now do I have a feeling of indigestion / heartburn in my chest
Upsides
(A class of medications is a group of drugs that work in a similar way
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My scores were actually BETTER when I was off the drug and got worse again when I went back on it
There have been side effects (including blurred vision, dizziness and severe bone, muscle or joint pain) reported with alendronic acid tablets that may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery
35, 36, 11 Myeloma and breast cancer are by far the most common cancers associated with intravenous bisphosphonate use and osteonecrosis of the jaw
Zoledronic acid injection is used to treat hypercalcemia (high levels of calcium in the blood) that may occur in patients with some types of cancer
How zoledronic acid works
This medicine may raise the chance of a broken leg
Side effects include heartburn, upset stomach, nausea, diarrhea and constipation, as well as stomach, muscle, joint and bone pain
I had to take about 12 antibiotic tablets, go home for about an hour, then go back for the extraction
Twin Research Aug 2005 Spine -2
Started alendronic acid Jul 2014 for three years
You might have it to treat breast cancer that has spread to the bone (secondary breast cancer)
See more Side Effects Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex ® Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects
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Osteoporosis affects over 10 million Americans over 50
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Q: Does Alendronic Acid cause cancer/ hair loss/ tiredness/ increase in blood pressure? Alendronic Acid has a side effect of causing hair loss and tiredness
bone pain, muscle or joint pain
alendronic acid and risedronate are bisphosphonates usually prescribed for osteoporosis