Comparing Fosamax vs Zoledronic Acid
| Fosamax (alendronate) | Zoledronic acid |
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| Fosamax (alendronate) | Zoledronic acid |
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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 |
Prescription only
Zoledronic acid strengthens bones and is used to manage several different bone-related conditions. Zoledronic acid injection (Reclast, 5 mg/100 mL) is used to treat and prevent postmenopausal or... View more |
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| More about Fosamax (alendronate) | More about Zoledronic acid | ||||||||||||||||
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Fosamax has an average rating of 2.8 out of 10 from a total of 76 ratings on Drugs.com. 18% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 80% reported a negative effect. |
Zoledronic acid has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 411 ratings on Drugs.com. 35% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 46% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
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View all Zoledronic acid side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
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| Other alendronate brands include: Binosto | Aclasta, Reclast, Zometa | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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 118 drugs are known to interact with Fosamax:
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A total of 123 drugs are known to interact with Zoledronic acid:
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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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September 29, 1995 |
December 28, 2015 |
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1 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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