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Comparing Alendronate vs Ibuprofen

Alendronate

Ibuprofen

Alendronate helps to reduce the risk of fracture in people with osteoporosis and some other bone conditions. Dosage instructions, including remaining upright for at least 30 minutes and taking with a... more

Ibuprofen is effective for the short-term relief of minor aches and pains. Risk of stomach-related side effects is about half that seen with aspirin although the risk increases with higher dosages... more

Prescription only

Prescription and OTC

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
3.1
44 Reviews

For Prevention of Osteoporosis Joint pain, back pain, involuntary jerking, swelling, thinning hair, constant in pain.

2
Patches89

For Prevention of Osteoporosis The side effects increased with intensity the longer I took it. Muscle, joint and bone pain. I reached the point where I needed a cane to walk. Once I stopped taking it, problems all went away.

2
Anonymous
7.4
129 Reviews

For Pain I took 600 MG of this medication for a mild to moderate knee sprain, and it made it tolerable to bear weight. It reduces inflammation, which is good for minor injuries. I would highly recommend this for short term use, as it's over the counter and not sedating. It works pretty fast, too.

8
Steppney

For Pain The best pain reliever choice for me!

8
Spe77

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Commonly reported side effects include: decreased serum calcium, and decreased serum phosphate.

See the full alendronate side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: hemorrhage, vomiting, anemia, decreased hemoglobin, eosinophilia, and hypertension.

See the full ibuprofen side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 4 tablet
Dosage 70 mg
Per Unit* $9.87 - $9.99
Cost* $39.47 - $39.97
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Quantity 6 tablet
Dosage 200 mg
Per Unit* $0.74
Cost* $4.46
View all ibuprofen prices

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral solution
  • Oral tablet
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral suspension
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, chewable

Brand Names
Binosto, Fosamax A-G Profen, Actiprofen, Addaprin, Advil, Advil Children's, Advil Film-Coated, Advil Infant's Concentrated Drops, Advil Junior Strength, Advil Liqui-Gels, Advil Migraine, Caldolor, Cap-Profen, Children's ElixSure IB, Children's Motrin, Childrens Ibuprofen Berry, Genpril, Haltran, Help I Have An Aching Body, IBU, IBU-200, Ibu-4, Ibu-6, Ibu-8, Ibu-Tab, Ibuprofen PMR, Menadol, Midol IB, Midol Maximum Strength Cramp Formula, Motrin, Motrin Childrens, Motrin IB, Motrin Infant Drops, Motrin Junior Strength, Motrin Migraine Pain, Motrin Pediatric, NeoProfen, Nuprin, PediaCare Children's IB Ibuprofen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, PediaCare Infants' IB Ibuprofen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Proprinal, Q-Profen, Rufen, Saleto-200, Saleto-400, Saleto-600, Saleto-800 more...

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

N/A

4 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation

D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (3)

FDA Alerts (11)

Drug Interactions

A total of 227 drugs are known to interact with alendronate:

  • 2 major drug interactions (6 brand and generic names)
  • 220 moderate drug interactions (2220 brand and generic names)
  • 5 minor drug interactions (53 brand and generic names)

A total of 461 drugs are known to interact with ibuprofen:

  • 125 major drug interactions (558 brand and generic names)
  • 307 moderate drug interactions (1010 brand and generic names)
  • 29 minor drug interactions (180 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Food may reduce the absorption of alendronate, which may lead to lower blood levels of the... more
  • Ask your doctor before using ibuprofen together with alcohol. Do not drink alcohol while taking... more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

September 29, 1995

September 19, 1974

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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