Can you take calcium with alendronate?

It is important that you eat a well-balanced diet with adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D (found in milk or other dairy products). However, do not take any foods, beverages, or calcium supplements within 30 minutes or longer after taking the alendronate. To do so may keep this medicine from working properly.

What special instructions are needed for alendronate?

Take alendronate first thing in the morning, at least 30 minutes before you eat or drink anything or take any other medicine. If you take alendronate only once per week, take it on the same day each week and always first thing in the morning. Take with a full glass (6 to 8 ounces) of plain water.

What are the contraindications of alendronate?

Who should not take ALENDRONATE SODIUM?

low vitamin D levels.
low amount of calcium in the blood.
atrial fibrillation.
inflammation of the tissues surrounding a tooth.
achalasia of esophagus, a condition that makes swallowing difficult.
inflammation of the esophagus.
an ulcer in the esophagus.
blockage of the esophagus.

Does alendronate cause constipation?

The more common side effects of alendronate oral tablet can include: stomach pain. acid reflux. constipation.

Is hair loss a side effect of alendronate?

Less common side effects of alendronate include: Hair loss.

Can you drink coffee with alendronate?

Never take alendronate tablets with tea, coffee, juice, milk, mineral water, sparkling water, or any liquid other than plain water.

When should alendronate be stopped?

1 The beneficial effect of alendronate remains for three to five years after ceasing treatment. In a patient who has taken alendronate for five years and whose bone density is no longer in the osteoporotic range, discontinuing alendronate is a reasonable approach.