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Suggest A Diet Plan When Diagnosed With Osteoporosis
Question: Hi i have just been diagnosed with osteoporosis of the hips ,I'm 59 i suffer from chrons I have been prescribed alendronic acid tablets ,most alien medications I've ever been prescribed have thought on a crohns attack . Normally I am well I've never had to take steroids ,but control my symptoms with diet .I dread taking these tablets I'm not sure it's the best thing for me what's your advice?
Brief Answer:
It is worth taking this medication!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks so much for the query,
I know, looking at the possible side effects of Alendronic acid, it is easier to get scared and abandon this medication. The good news is that only a few persons actually do get to develop a few of these listed symptoms. Furthermore, the benefits on the general scale are a lot more than the potential side effects. It is mostly beneficial, this drug.
In all, taking this drug has more benefits than any potential side effects.
I hope this helps. I wish you well.
Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
Regards
It is worth taking this medication!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks so much for the query,
I know, looking at the possible side effects of Alendronic acid, it is easier to get scared and abandon this medication. The good news is that only a few persons actually do get to develop a few of these listed symptoms. Furthermore, the benefits on the general scale are a lot more than the potential side effects. It is mostly beneficial, this drug.
In all, taking this drug has more benefits than any potential side effects.
I hope this helps. I wish you well.
Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
Regards
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