Are you concerned for a loved one? We all want the men and women we know to live full and active lives. Although 10 million men and women have osteoporosis, relatively few people have been diagnosed or treated.
As a friend or family member, you can do something. The more information you can give to someone who could be facing osteoporosis, the better prepared she or he will be to fight it.
So review the following information. Think of it as looking out for the ones you love.
FOSAMAX and FOSAMAX PLUS D
- Learn about the benefits of FOSAMAX and FOSAMAX PLUS D.
- Learn why it is important to continue taking FOSAMAX or FOSAMAX PLUS D.
- Learn how to take FOSAMAX or FOSAMAX PLUS D.
- Learn more about the possible side effects of FOSAMAX or FOSAMAX PLUS D.
Living With Osteoporosis
- Learn more about how FOSAMAX and FOSAMAX PLUS D help reverse bone loss.
- Learn how exercising contributes to bone health.
- Learn about the role of diet and vitamins.
- Find out how to prevent falls.
Understanding Osteoporosis
- Learn more about osteoporosis.
- Learn more about risk factors for women.
- Learn more about risk factors for men.
- Learn about detecting osteoporosis with bone mineral density (BMD) tests.
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Selected Cautionary Information About FOSAMAX and FOSAMAX PLUS D
You should not use FOSAMAX or FOSAMAX PLUS D if you have certain disorders of the esophagus (the tube connecting the mouth with the stomach), are not able to stand or sit upright for 30 minutes, have severe kidney disease, low blood calcium, or are allergic to FOSAMAX or FOSAMAX PLUS D. Before use, talk to your doctor if you have or have had stomach or digestive problems or problems with swallowing. You should tell your doctor about all medicines you are taking, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. In addition, for FOSAMAX PLUS D, you should talk to your doctor if you have conditions that may cause an overproduction of vitamin D (eg, sarcoidosis, leukemia, lymphoma).
Stop taking FOSAMAX or FOSAMAX PLUS D and call your doctor right away if you develop new or worsening heartburn, difficult or painful swallowing, or chest pain because these may be signs of serious upper digestive problems, which can include irritation, inflammation, or ulceration of the esophagus. (See the Patient Product Information for more details.) If you develop severe bone, joint, and/or muscle pain at any time, contact your doctor. Digestive side effects in studies were generally mild and included stomach pain, indigestion/heartburn, or nausea.