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Fosamax (Alendronate) - monitoring more than 14,000 patients

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What does it do?

This product is primarily used for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis, and is also used in the treatment of Paget's disease. It is a bisphosphonate, and is believed to work by reducing the activity of bone removal cells (osteoclasts).

Last text update: 2010-12-14

Last data update: 2012-05-18

Usage:

Fosamax (along with other drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) is most commonly used to treat the conditions below. Please note that some patients may be using this medication for more than one condition.

Osteoporosis

98%

General Information:

5.2: Fosamax Average Satisfaction Score

58% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Fosamax.
23% of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Fosamax

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