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Alendronate

by Cathy Parkes April 16, 2021 Updated: December 29, 2021

Alendronate is a bisphosphonate used to treat osteoporosis. Key side effect is esophagitis. HINT: "Alen drones on and on about his esophagitis."

What is alendronate?

Alendronate is a bisphosphonate used to prevent and treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. The key side effect of alendronate is esophagitis. 

Cool Chicken Alan drones on and on about his esophagitis.

Check out our full article on alendronate and other osteoporosis medications.

Cathy Parkes
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