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DIRECTIONS FOR TAKING ALENDRONIC

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saffie123
saffie123

I was prescribed Alendronic 70mg Tablets, after being diagnosed with ostesporosis, This was found after a bone scan while in hospital fo a fractured spine and crush damage to the base of my spine, I was taking I a week, when a nursinhg friend asked if I had been told not to sit or lay down for at least half an hour - one hour. I had not had this told by my doctor or the hospital, but seemingly by not allowing the tablet to be taken with these instructions, it can cause pretty awfuk stomach problems, Has anyone else heard of this - I do find it very uncomfortable trying to stand and walk about for 30-60 minutes because of my spinal injury. I would like to hear of anyone else who is aware of this.

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  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    I was told to sit upright for 30 minutes and that it was not necessary to stand.

    I have had no side effects.

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    Hi there

    My mum has been taking this for about 18 months now and she has been told to [u:72267cb146][b:72267cb146]sit upright [/b:72267cb146][/u:72267cb146]for half an hour after taking it and on an empty stomach.

    Also found this information for you......

    [i:72267cb146]Alendronate should be swallowed whole with a full glass of plain water, while in an upright position. Patients should not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking the tablet to reduce the potential for oesophageal irritation.

    The bioavailablility of alendronate is considerably reduced if taken with food. Alendronate should be taken at least 30 minutes before the first food, beverage or medication of the day.[/i:72267cb146]

    http://www.keele.ac.uk/schools/pharm/MTRAC/ProductInfo/summaries/A/ALENDRONATEs.html

  • hilary
    hilary

    Posted

    Our own drug information leaflet also says [quote:1dfd460488]Swallow Alendronic Acid tablets whole (not crushed or chewed) with a full glass of water, on an empty stomach (at least 30 minutes before eating breakfast, having any drink other than water, or taking any other medication). Stand or sit upright for at least 30 minutes and do not lie down until after you have eaten breakfast. [/quote:1dfd460488] - see https://patient.info/showdoc/30003234/

    My colleague has suggested that we either explain these kind of special instructions more fully on the drug information leaflet or we produce a separate record which explains the various special instructions in a bit more detail. I think the 2nd suggestion is the one more likely to be taken up by our 'drugs' authoring team.

    Patient Admin Team

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