A doctor prescribed Alendronic Acid 70mg for my mother- can she use this Alendronic Acid 70mg Tablet as a substitute instead?

Tablets with the same salt and strength, Alendronic Acid 70mg here, are generally considered equivalent, whichever manufacturer makes them. A spine DEXA test is done to diagnose otesoporosis/significant bone loss, so it is important that she takes it correctly. Please confirm the switch with her doctor or pharmacist, who can also advise on calcium and vitamin D alongside it.

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Is an Alendronic Acid 70mg Tablet a safe medicine to take?

Asked by Female, Age 42 · 37 days ago

Srishti Bhukta

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Verified Medical Expert

Smart to ask about safety before starting something taken weekly like this. Alendronic Acid is generally considered safe and effective for strengthening bones when taken correctly, usually on an empty stomach with plenty of water, staying upright afterward to avoid irritating the esophagus. Like any medicine it can cause side effects in some people, so it's worth going over your full medical history with your doctor to confirm it's the right fit.

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