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Suggest Dosage For Alendronate Sodium
Question: In the am, I always forget it is the day for alendronate sodium. Therefore, I'm lucky to get it once every 3 or 4 weeks. I f I have a little breakfast, then remember, how long must I fast before the med will be effective. If I could just fast and take it later in the day, I'm sure I could stay on a once a week schedule
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Brief Answer:
Consideration
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for sending the question.
Ideally this medication should be taken on a relatively empty stomach. The general rule is to try to take this medication either one hour before or two hours after a meal.
Thus, you would need to wait about two hours after consuming a full meal in order to take this medication and expected to work optimally.
Thank you again for sending the question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Consideration
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for sending the question.
Ideally this medication should be taken on a relatively empty stomach. The general rule is to try to take this medication either one hour before or two hours after a meal.
Thus, you would need to wait about two hours after consuming a full meal in order to take this medication and expected to work optimally.
Thank you again for sending the question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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