Staying Active
Exercises are important for building and maintaining bone mass:
- Resistance exercises, such as weight training, help maintain bones by strengthening the muscles around them
- Weight-bearing exercises, such as jogging, walking, stair climbing, dancing, or those in which your bones and muscles work against gravity
- Non-weight-bearing exercises, such as swimming or other water exercises, may help prevent back strain and pain; they do this by building your trunk and leg muscles
The amount and type of activity you do plays a part in keeping your bones healthy and strong. Vary your activities so you exercise all parts of your body. And, as always, talk to your doctor before starting any exercise program.
Check with your doctor before starting any new exercise program. Use weights only as instructed. If any exercise causes pain, stop doing it and see your doctor.
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.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.