A 73-year-old woman with osteoporosis and previous vertebral fractures is started on alendronate. According to Australian osteoporosis guidelines, whi...

Question

A 73-year-old woman with osteoporosis and previous vertebral fractures is started on alendronate. According to Australian osteoporosis guidelines, which of the following is an important counselling point to minimise adverse effects?

Accepted Answer

Remain upright for at least 30 minutes after taking the tablet

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Take the tablet at night just before bed

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Take with food to avoid gastric upset

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Crush the tablet and mix with yoghurt

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Take together with calcium supplements at the same time

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Osteoporosis treatment counselling

A 73-year-old woman with osteoporosis and previous vertebral fractures is started on alendronate. According to Australian osteoporosis guidelines, which of the following is an important counselling point to minimise adverse effects?