Alendronate and Cholecalciferol (Cont.)

Alendronate and Cholecalciferol Drug Interactions

Alendronate and cholecalciferol can potentially interact with a number of other medicines (see Drug Interactions With Alendronate and Cholecalciferol).
 

What If I Take an Overdose of Alendronate and Cholecalciferol?

People who take too much alendronate and cholecalciferol may have overdose symptoms that could include:
 
  • Upset stomach
  • Heartburn or indigestion
  • Ulcers
  • Low or high levels of calcium
  • Low levels of phosphate in the blood
  • Nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite
  • Increased thirst and urination
  • Weakness and lethargy.
     
If you happen to overdose on alendronate and cholecalciferol, seek immediate medical attention.
 
(Click Fosamax Plus D Overdose for more information.)
 

How Should Alendronate and Cholecalciferol Be Stored?

Alendronate and cholecalciferol tablets should be stored at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Keep alendronate and cholecalciferol -- and all other medications -- out of the reach of children.
 

What Should I Do If I Miss a Dose of Alendronate and Cholecalciferol?

If you forget to take a dose of alendronate and cholecalciferol, take your dose on the first morning that you remember, and continue with your regular dosing schedule (do not change the day you normally take the medicine). However, do not take two doses in one day.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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