Archive for March, 2011
Tasty Calcium Supplements
Calcium Supplements can be chewable chocolate and other flavors. You need to try these to see which brand tastes good to you. Some taste like a calcium tablet with some flavoring. Others can taste quite good. Pick whichever one makes you want to take your calcium every day!
Alendronate – Part 2
Rare cases of Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ) and Atypical Fractures of the Femur have been found in patients taking Alendronate. There is not yet any conclusive evidence that Alendronate, or any other Antiresorptive or Bisphosphonate, causes these conditions.
Shaddows Teach Too
Last week I had 2 “shaddows” for 2 days each. They had lots of questions. Once again I had an opportunity to learn from those I am teaching.
Alendronate – Part 1
Alendronate is the Generic version of Fosamax. It is taken weekly on an empty stomach followed by at least 8 ounces of water. No other food or drink is allowed for at least half an hour. Alendronate is one of the Bisphosphonates and has all of the potential benefits and risks of that class.