Never take alendronate at bedtime or before you wake up and get out of bed for the day. After you take alendronate, do not eat, drink, or take any other medications (including vitamins or antacids) for at least 30 minutes.
Contents
- 1 What drugs should not be taken with alendronate?
- 2 Can Fosamax be given with other meds?
- 3 What medications can you not take at the same time?
- 4 Why can you not lay down after taking alendronate?
- 5 Who should not take alendronate?
- 6 Can you take vitamin D with alendronate?
- 7 Can I take levothyroxine and alendronate at the same time?
- 8 Why do you have to take alendronate on an empty stomach?
- 9 Why is alendronate taken once a week?
- 10 Can I take all my meds together?
- 11 Can you take different medications at the same time?
- 12 What should be the time gap between two medicines?
- 13 Can you take alendronate at night?
- 14 Should calcium be taken with alendronate?
- 15 What happens if you take alendronate after eating?
What drugs should not be taken with alendronate?
Calcium or iron supplements, vitamins, antacids, coffee, tea, soda, mineral water, calcium-enriched juices, and food can decrease the absorption of alendronate. Do not take these for at least 30 minutes (preferably 1 to 2 hours) after taking alendronate.
Can Fosamax be given with other meds?
Fosamax® treatment should be taken on its own without any other medications, and you must wait at least 30 minutes before taking other drugs. It is best to have your doctor’s advice before adding another medication to your daily routine.
What medications can you not take at the same time?
5 Over-the-Counter Medicines You Should Never Take Together
- Dangerous duo: Tylenol and multi-symptom cold medicines.
- Dangerous duo: Any combo of ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin.
- Dangerous duo: Antihistamines and motion-sickness medications.
- Dangerous duo: Anti-diarrheal medicine and calcium supplements.
- Dangerous duo: St.
Why can you not lay down after taking alendronate?
Alendronate, like other bisphosphonates, may cause irritation of the esophagus and stomach. Some cases have been severe enough to warrant hospitalization. The risk is greater in people who lie down soon after taking alendronate or who don’t take it with a full glass of water.
Who should not take alendronate?
You should not take alendronate if you have problems with your esophagus, or low levels of calcium in your blood. Do not take alendronate if you cannot sit upright or stand for at least 30 minutes after taking the medicine. Alendronate can cause serious problems in the stomach or esophagus.
Can you take vitamin D with alendronate?
Alendronate with either 2,800 IU or 5,600 IU of vitamin D3 provides another option for a source of vitamin D. Weekly alendronate with 2,800 IU of vitamin D3 is the equivalent of taking 400 IU daily, while weekly alendronate with 5,600 IU of vitamin D3 is the equivalent of taking 800 IU daily.
Can I take levothyroxine and alendronate at the same time?
No interactions were found between alendronate and levothyroxine. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Why do you have to take alendronate on an empty stomach?
The drugs must be given on an empty stomach because food and beverages interfere with gastrointestinal absorption. Of the absorbed fraction, as much as 60% is taken up by the skeleton and the remainder is excreted unchanged in the urine.
Why is alendronate taken once a week?
Administering alendronate (70 mg) once a week effectively provides continuous inhibition of bone resorption because bone resorption by osteoclasts is a slow process that typically requires 2-3 weeks for completion and alendronate remains at active bone remodelling sites for a sustained period and (when present in
Can I take all my meds together?
There are several risks when taking multiple medicines. You may be more likely to have side effects. Because most medicines can have side effects, the more medicines you take, the more likely you will have side effects. Taking certain medicines can also increase the risk for falls.
Can you take different medications at the same time?
As long as a doctor or pharmacist has taken into account the effect of taking two or more medicines at the same time it should be perfectly safe.
What should be the time gap between two medicines?
To avoid the interaction you may need to space the timing of your doses, taking each drug 2 hours before or 4 hours after the other drug.
Can you take alendronate at night?
Never take alendronate at bedtime or before you wake up and get out of bed for the day. After you take alendronate, do not eat, drink, or take any other medications (including vitamins or antacids) for at least 30 minutes. Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after you take alendronate.
Should calcium be taken with alendronate?
Alendronate — Calcium may interfere with the absorption of alendronate, a medication used to treat osteoporosis. Calcium-containing products should be taken at least 2 hours before or after alendronate.
What happens if you take alendronate after eating?
Food and beverages (eg, mineral water, coffee, tea, or juice) will decrease the amount of alendronate absorbed by the body. Waiting longer than 30 minutes will allow more of the drug to be absorbed.
