Alendronate sodium tablets how long to take osteoporosis will be good, this can not be generalized, need to be based on individual circumstances. Generally speaking, if the osteoporosis is mild and the individual has good absorption, it can be recovered in about 3 months; if the osteoporosis is serious and the individual does not have good absorption, it is necessary to prolong the time of taking the drug for about 3~6 months; if you need to take the drug to maintain the bone mineral density (for the elderly patients or postmenopausal women), it is necessary to take it for a long period of time.
1. If the osteoporosis is mild and the individual has good absorption of the drug, recovery can usually be achieved in one course of treatment (3 months).
2. If the osteoporosis is severe and the individual does not absorb the drug well or is intolerant to it, the duration of the medication should be prolonged to 2~3 courses (6~9 months), and the bone mineral density should be rechecked on a regular basis.
3. If patients need medication to maintain bone mass, they need to take it regularly for a long period of time, such as postmenopausal women and elderly osteoporosis patients.
Common adverse reactions to the drug are: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dyspepsia, esophageal ulcers.
Precautions and contraindications: the drug should be taken half an hour before meals; gastritis, duodenal ulcers should be used with caution; esophageal stenosis, osteochondrosis, renal insufficiency is prohibited.
Before taking the drug need to consult a specialist and follow the doctor’s instructions for strict use, do not take or increase or decrease the dosage without authorization, so as not to cause adverse consequences.