Alendronate
Alendronate Overview

Alendronate is a prescription medication used to treat osteoporosis and Paget's disease in men and women. It is also used to prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Alendronate is in a class of medications called bisphosphonates. It works by preventing bone breakdown and increasing bone density.

Alendronate comes in tablet form. It is usually taken daily or weekly (depending on the dose), on an empty stomach. There is also an oral (by mouth) solution form. It is usually taken once weekly on an empty stomach.
 
Some common side effects are stomach pain, heart burn, and constipation.