Dosage: How should you take this medication?

Generic Fosamax 70 mg is effective only when each tablet is taken with a full glass of plain water first thing in the morning, at least 30 minutes before the first food, beverage, or other medication. If you can wait longer before eating or drinking, the medication will be absorbed well. Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking Generic Fosamax 70 mg and avoid chewing or sucking on the tablet; it can cause mouth sores.

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• Postmenopausal Osteoporosis: The usual dose is one 10-milligram tablet once a day or one 70-milligram tablet once a week. Treatment continues for years.
  
• Prevention Of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis: The usual dose is one 5-milligram tablet once a day or one 35-milligram tablet once a week.
  
• Osteoporosis In Men: The usual dose is one 10-milligram tablet once a day or one 70-milligram tablet once a week.
  
• Steroid-Induced Osteoporosis: The usual dose is one 5-milligram tablet once a day, except for postmenopausal women not taking estrogen, who should take one 10-milligram tablet once daily.
  
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Generic Fosamax 70 mg Overdose: Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of Generic Fosamax 70 mg overdose may include: Heartburn, inflammation of the esophagus or stomach, ulcer, upset stomach

If you miss a dose Generic Fosamax : If you are taking Generic Fosamax on a daily basis, do not take a missed dose later in the day, instead, skip it and go back to your regular schedule the next morning.

If you are taking Generic Fosamax once a week, take 1 tablet the morning after you remember, then return to your original once-weekly schedule on the chosen day. Do not take 2 tablets on the same day.

Storage instructions Generic Fosamax 70 mg: Keep the container tightly closed, avoid moisture and store at room temperature.

Preparations of Generic Fosamax: Tablets available in 5 mg (daily), 10 mg (daily), 35 mg (daily), 70 mg (weekly)