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

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.
Alan drones on and on about his esophagitis.
Check out our full article on alendronate and other osteoporosis medications.
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