Alendronate has been shown to increase bone ... All participants also took 500 mg/day of calcium and 250 U/day of vitamin D. After 5 additional years of follow-up, BMD (total hip, femoral neck ...

Alendronate (as sodium), cholecalciferol (Vit. D3); 70mg/2800 IU ... Limitations of use: alone should not be used to treat vitamin D deficiency. Optimal duration of use has not been determined.

first to compare the efficacy of bisphosphonate[s] [alendronate] with active vitamin D 3 [alfacalcidol] for the treatment of this condition.” The team investigated the effects of these two drugs ...

Alendronate sodium is a bisphosphonate used to treat Paget disease of bone (PDB). The approved dosage of 40 mg/day for 6 months is generally well tolerated, but esophageal irritation can occur if ...