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Dosing Instructions
The expected benefits of Fosamax may only be obtained when it is taken with
plain water (6-8 oz), before the first meal, beverage, or medication of
the day. Even dosing with coffee or orange juice has been shown to noticeably
reduce the absorption of Fosamax. It is advisable to drink at least 2 oz
(a quarter of a cup) of water after taking Fosamax oral solution to facilitate
gastric emptying.
Patients should be instructed not to lie down for at least 30 minutes and
until after their first meal of the day. It is also advisable not to chew
or suck the tablet because of a potential for oropharyngeal ulceration.
Do not take Fosamax at bedtime or before arising for the day. Patients should
be informed that failure to follow these instructions may increase their
risk of esophageal problems.
If you feel the symptoms of esophageal disease like difficulty in swallowing,
retrosternal pain or new or worsening heartburn then you should stop taking
Fosamax and immediately consult with your physician. Do not miss any dose
of this medicine, take it as soon as possible or patients should be instructed
that if they miss a dose of once weekly Fosamax, they should take one dose
on the morning after they remember. Take one dose at a time, but should
return to taking one dose once a week, as originally scheduled on their
selected day.
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