Alendrate 70mg Tablet is used to treat or prevent weakening of the bones (osteoporosis) caused by menopause or use of steroids. Using this medicine can reduce your risk of breaking bones. Alendrate 70mg Tablet is best taken without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. It may take several days to get the full benefit of this drug. Alendrate 70mg Tablet is only part of a program of treatment that may also include changes to your diet and taking calcium and vitamin supplements. The most common side effects include headache, musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, indigestion, heartburn, and diarrhea. These are usually mild and will disappear after a short time. If they do not go away, tell your doctor. Alendrate 70mg Tablet can cause serious kidney problems, especially if you are dehydrated, if you take diuretic medicine (water pills), or if you already have kidney disease. It can also cause low levels of calcium in the blood and pain in the mouth or jaw. These are serious side effects and need urgent medical attention. Tell your doctor straight away. You should not be given this medicine if you are breastfeeding. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have kidney problems or low calcium levels. Also, let your doctor know what other drugs you are taking. Some of them may affect or be affected by, this medicine, especially medicines used to treat severe infections and osteoporosis. You may need frequent medical tests to check your kidney function and mineral levels. Avoid smoking or try to quit as smoking can reduce your bone mineral density, making fractures more likely. Drinking large amounts of alcohol can also cause bone loss and should be avoided.

• Headache
• Heartburn
• Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
• Indigestion

If you miss a dose of Alendrate 70mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Q. Q. How to take Alendrate 70mg Tablet??
  Ans: It should be taken in the morning after getting up on an empty stomach with a full glass of water. Do not lie down and stay fully upright for at least 30 minutes after swallowing the medicine. Avoid taking any food or medication for the next 30 mins after taking this medicine. Take this medicine only after consulting the doctor and follow the instructions advised.
• Q. Q. Why can you not lie down after taking Alendrate 70mg Tablet??
  Ans: No, one should not lie down after taking Alendrate 70mg Tablet. This is because there is a possibility that the medication might come back up into the esophagus (food pipe) and even damage the esophagus. Staying upright will help the medicine to settle down quickly in your stomach and prevent side effects like heartburn and pain.
• Q. Q. Does Alendrate 70mg Tablet cause hair loss??
  Ans: Yes, Alendrate 70mg Tablet can cause hair loss, but this is not a common side effect. If you experience hair loss while taking this medication immediately report to your doctor and follow the advice given.
• Q. Q. Can Alendrate 70mg Tablet be used in pregnant women??
  Ans: Alendrate 70mg Tablet should be avoided during pregnancy. Enough data is not available regarding the use of Alendrate 70mg Tablet in pregnant women. You should consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking this medication.
• Q. Q. Does Alendrate 70mg Tablet cause cancer/ hair loss/ tiredness/ increase in blood pressure??
  Ans: Alendrate 70mg Tablet has a side effect of causing hair loss and tiredness. However, it is not known to cause cancer or increase in blood pressure. Consult your doctor if you experience such side effects.

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