| Ergocalciferol had similar efficacy to calcitriol but appeared inferior to alendronate in sustaining or improving bone mass for patients on glucocorticoids. |
| Vitamin K2, raloxifene, and bisphosphonates, such as etidronate, alendronate, and risedronate, are widely used in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in Japan. |
| Siris said there have been four relevant trials with alendronate. |
| In the case of overdosage, milk or antacids should be given to bind alendronate. |
| Atypical fractures of the femoral diaphysis in postmenopausal women taking alendronate. |
| Several patients continued taking alendronate after the occurrence of symptoms suggestive of esophageal irritation. |
