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Suggest Alternate Over The Counter Medication For Fosamax

i am 82 years old and told I need Fossamax, and I have osteoporosis and osteopenia. I am not in good health. I have Post Polio Syndrome, and after the loss of a kidney, I had two complete bowel and blood blockages twice. I am afraid of what I read and yet encouraged by the doctor to take this med. Help me decide? My e mail is YYYY@YYYY
Thu, 13 Oct 2016
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Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, what the medical history you and looking to your age it is nothing harmful if you take some calcium supplement and vitamin supplement it will be much benefitted and you can start taking this hope this information helps.
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Suggest Alternate Over The Counter Medication For Fosamax

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, what the medical history you and looking to your age it is nothing harmful if you take some calcium supplement and vitamin supplement it will be much benefitted and you can start taking this hope this information helps.