Fosamax generic name is alendronate sodium tablets, osteoporosis whether to take the drug all the time is not yet conclusive, it is recommended that patients regular follow-up, under the guidance of the doctor to determine whether the drug can be reduced or discontinued. Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disease characterized by low bone mass and destruction of bone microstructure, leading to increased bone fragility and easy fracture. Alendronate is a bone resorption inhibitor, which can prevent hip fracture as well as spine fracture due to osteoporosis by inhibiting the metabolism of osteoclasts, maintaining bone structure, increasing osteoclast activity, enhancing bone density, and thus improving bone strength. The drug is usually swallowed whole on an empty stomach. In order to deliver the drug to the stomach as soon as possible and reduce the irritation to the esophagus, it is recommended to keep the drug in an upright or sitting position for 30 minutes after taking the drug, and to avoid eating milk, fruit juice, etc. during the period. Gastric and duodenal ulcers, reflux esophagitis should be used with caution. Osteoporosis taking alendronate sodium tablets, it is recommended to review the bone density every three months, if the bone density is normal, you can reduce the dosage under the guidance of the doctor to stop the drug, and then review the bone density at intervals. However, whether to keep taking it is currently inconclusive.