Comparing Alendronate vs Reclast
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| Alendronate | Reclast (zoledronic acid) |
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Prescription only
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... View more |
Prescription only
Reclast may be used to treat or prevent osteoporosis caused by menopause, steroid use, or gonadal failure, in the treatment of Paget's disease, and to increase bone mineral density in men. Reclast... View more |
Related suggestions Osteoporosis
Prevention of Osteoporosis
Paget's Disease
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| More about Alendronate | More about Reclast (zoledronic acid) | ||||||||||||||||
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Alendronate has an average rating of 2.7 out of 10 from a total of 182 ratings on Drugs.com. 17% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 80% reported a negative effect. |
Reclast has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 267 ratings on Drugs.com. 36% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 44% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: alendronate side effects in more detail. |
See also: Reclast side effects in more detail. |
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Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all alendronate prices |
View all Reclast prices |
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| Binosto, Fosamax | Other zoledronic acid brands include: Aclasta, Zometa | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 116 drugs are known to interact with alendronate:
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A total of 122 drugs are known to interact with Reclast:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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September 29, 1995 |
August 17, 2007 |
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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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