Why must alendronic acid be taken on an empty stomach?

iatroX medicinesPublished 18 August 2026Reviewed 18 August 2026

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Food, mineral water and many other drinks or oral products greatly reduce its already low absorption.

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alendronate sodium trihydrate · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 18 August 2026Reviewed 18 August 2026

The answer

Food, mineral water and many other drinks or oral products greatly reduce its already low absorption.

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