May 13, 2011— -- Many doctors are changing the prescribing length of a class of osteoporosis medication known as bisphosphonates after mounting evidence has linked long-term use of the medication ...

Fosamax is a brand name of the generic drug alendronate. It helps treat osteoporosis due to menopause or steroid use. It works by altering bone formation and the breakdown of the bones in the body.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm a 65-year-old, overweight white woman. I recently had a DEXA scan, and based on the results, my general physician prescribed Fosamax for osteopenia. The first dose created a ...