Can I drink mineral water (still) with Alendronic acid?

No, avoid it. Do not take your tablet with mineral water. It reduces how much medicine is absorbed.

Can I drink sparkling mineral water with Alendronic acid?

No, avoid it. Do not take your tablet with sparkling mineral water. It reduces how much medicine is absorbed.

Can I drink tea with Alendronic acid?

No, avoid it. Do not take your tablet with tea. It reduces how much medicine is absorbed.

Can I drink coffee with Alendronic acid?

No, avoid it. Do not take your tablet with coffee. Even coffee markedly reduces absorption.

Can I drink fruit juice with Alendronic acid?

No, avoid it. Do not take your tablet with any juice. Even orange juice markedly reduces absorption.

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Can I eat this with Alendronic acid?

Alendronic acid must be taken on an empty stomach with plain tap water only, at least 30 minutes before any food or drink, so your body can absorb it properly.

Type any food below for an instant verdict — we check 63 foods and drinks for Alendronic acid (20 to avoid, 36 to take care with) — or tap one below.

Quick answers

Should I take Alendronic acid with food?: Take on an empty stomach, 30 minutes before breakfast and before any other medicines
Can I drink mineral water (still) with Alendronic acid?: No, avoid it. Do not take your tablet with mineral water. It reduces how much medicine is absorbed.
Can I drink sparkling mineral water with Alendronic acid?: No, avoid it. Do not take your tablet with sparkling mineral water. It reduces how much medicine is absorbed.
Can I drink tea with Alendronic acid?: No, avoid it. Do not take your tablet with tea. It reduces how much medicine is absorbed.
Can I drink coffee with Alendronic acid?: No, avoid it. Do not take your tablet with coffee. Even coffee markedly reduces absorption.
Can I drink fruit juice with Alendronic acid?: No, avoid it. Do not take your tablet with any juice. Even orange juice markedly reduces absorption.

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1 · What do you take?

Alendronic acidalso Fosamax, Binosto

Alendronic acid must be taken on an empty stomach with plain tap water only, at least 30 minutes before any food or drink, so your body can absorb it properly.

Take alendronic acid on an empty stomach, 30 minutes before breakfast, with plain tap water only. Do not take it with mineral water, tea, coffee, juice or milk as these reduce absorption. Wait at least 30 minutes after taking it before eating or drinking anything except plain water. Stay upright for 30 minutes after taking it.

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2 · What do you want to eat or drink?

When to take it: Take on an empty stomach, 30 minutes before breakfast and before any other medicines

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Foods to avoid with Alendronic acid· 20

Take care with Alendronic acid· 36

Fine with Alendronic acid· 7

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