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Fosamax and how it works
Fosamax, made by Merck & Co., is in the class of prescription drugs known as bisphosphonates. Its generic name is alendronate.
How Fosamax works
- Decreases the rate of bone loss which occurs after menopause
- Reduces activity of the cells known as osteoclasts which cause bone loss
- Increases the amount of bone in most patients
Osteoclasts are cells that function in the breakdown and resorption of bone tissue.
Osteoclasts are the cells that remove old bone. First you stop losing more bone than your cells are making. Slowly, you begin to add new bone. It takes about a year to see the results of taking Fosamax. Research has shown that the rate of increase in bone mass usually improves in the second and third years of taking Fosamax. After the third year, further improvement is nil.
Fosamax is not suitable for everyone especially if you already have trouble swallowing; have ulcers; have kidney disease; have a condition which causes low levels of calcium; and have digestive problems.
Taking any prescription or over-the-counter drug is not without risks. You and your doctor or healthcare professional has to determine if the risks outweigh the advantages and disadvantages.
If you or a loved one has suffered serious and debilitating side effects from taking Fosamax, talk to a lawyer to find out what your legal options by talking to a Fosamax lawyer in regard to filing a Fosamax claim.
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