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Can Fosamax be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Fosamax should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Sources for this answer

Fosamax Once Weekly 70mg TabletsOrganon Pharma (UK) Limited · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 29Document updated 17 February 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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