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Suggest Treatment For Side Effects Of Fosamax
I took Fosamax for 3 weeks. I experienced gastric distress including gas, bloating and diarrhea (very unusual for me as I tend the other way). How long can these adverse reactions continue? Trying to figure out if it was the Fosamax for something else.
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
Hello,
Diarrhea and gas are common side effects of alendronate drug. Your body is trying to get adopt to this newly started drug. If your diarrhea doesn't resolve than you have to talk to your doctor regarding change of drug or temporary stoppage of drug.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami,
General & Family Physician
Diarrhea and gas are common side effects of alendronate drug. Your body is trying to get adopt to this newly started drug. If your diarrhea doesn't resolve than you have to talk to your doctor regarding change of drug or temporary stoppage of drug.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami,
General & Family Physician
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