Alendronate and Magnesium interaction
Alendronate and Magnesium: NIH and FDA consumer guidance describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Moderate
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
Curated guidance for Magnesium
Moderate
Magnesium-containing supplements and antacids reduce absorption of these drugs; separate the doses by at least two hours.
Curated ruleNIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Magnesium
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