Bone Disorder Drugs: Interactions

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Taking aspirin with alendronate may increase the chance of upset stomach, especially if the dose of alendronate is more than 10 mg per day. If an analgesic is necessary, switch to another drug, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or use buffered aspirin. Ask a physician or pharmacist for the correct medication to use.

Some calcium supplements, antacids and other medicines keep the body from absorbing alendronate. To prevent this problem, do not take any other medicine within 30 minutes of taking alendronate.

Calcitonin may keep certain other drugs for Paget's disease, such as etidronate (Didronel), from working as they should.

Raloxifene may affect blood clotting. Patients who are taking other drugs that affect blood clotting, such as warfarin (Coumadin), should check with their physicians before using raloxifene.

— Nancy Ross-Flanigan