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Evista Alendronate Fosamax
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Evista (raloxifene) Alendronate Fosamax (alendronate)
Prescription only

Evista is not a hormone but it mimics estrogen and may be used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women or to lower the risk of invasive breast cancer in women with osteoporosis. Hot flashes are... View more

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

Fosamax 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

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Generic Status

Lower-cost generic is available

Lower-cost generic is available

Lower-cost generic is available
Ratings & Reviews

Evista has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 11 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect.

Alendronate has an average rating of 2.5 out of 10 from a total of 175 ratings on Drugs.com. 15% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 83% reported a negative effect.

Fosamax has an average rating of 2.6 out of 10 from a total of 74 ratings on Drugs.com. 17% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 81% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Side Effects

Common side effects include:

  • infection
  • flu-like symptoms
  • hot flash
  • sinusitis

See also: Evista side effects in more detail.

Commonly reported side effects include:

  • decreased serum calcium
  • decreased serum phosphate

See also: alendronate side effects in more detail.

Common side effects include:

  • decreased serum calcium
  • decreased serum phosphate

See also: Fosamax side effects in more detail.
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 30 tablet
Dosage 60 mg
Per Unit* $7.27
Cost* $217.99

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Quantity 4 tablet
Dosage 70 mg
Per Unit* $4.51 - $7.72
Cost* $18.03 - $30.89

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Quantity 4 tablet
Dosage 70 mg
Per Unit* $41.07
Cost* $164.26

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Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral solution
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet
Brand Names

N/A

 Binosto, Fosamax Other alendronate brands include: Binosto
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.

27.7 hours

N/A

N/A
CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms
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.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
X
Category X Not for use in pregnancy

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 32 drugs are known to interact with Evista:

  • 7 major drug interactions (15 brand and generic names)
  • 19 moderate drug interactions (163 brand and generic names)
  • 6 minor drug interactions (35 brand and generic names)

A total of 111 drugs are known to interact with alendronate:

  • 2 major drug interactions (6 brand and generic names)
  • 104 moderate drug interactions (1831 brand and generic names)
  • 5 minor drug interactions (45 brand and generic names)

A total of 111 drugs are known to interact with Fosamax:

  • 2 major drug interactions (6 brand and generic names)
  • 104 moderate drug interactions (1831 brand and generic names)
  • 5 minor drug interactions (45 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
  • Food may reduce the absorption of alendronate, which may lead to lower blood levels of the... View more
  • Food may reduce the absorption of alendronate, which may lead to lower blood levels of the... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

December 09, 1997

September 29, 1995

September 29, 1995
WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications.

N/A

N/A
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