Actenol Or Fosamax

[TammySue62]

Hi everyone
I have a Question.
Which drug is better Actenol or Fosamax (Alendronate)
Besides the price.Actenol is about 120.00 and fosamax is 20.00
I have both here. You take one pill once a week with a glass
of water and do not lay down or take other meds.for at least
1/2 hr.after taking either Actenol or Fosamax.
One tablet is 35mg and Fosamax is 70mg.
The pharmacist said that Fosamax was the cheaper one because
it is a generic brand.

So I'm a bit confused on which one to take.
Any suggestions.

 

[katiesue1506]

Hey! I'm currently taking Fosamax... and it the single HARDEST pill to remember to take because of the once a week thing... but anyhow, I take the Fosamax and haven't had any problems with it yet (after 6 months almost of using). In my mind cheaper is happier (notice I didn't necessarily say better) but I really haven't had any troubles with Fosamax so I'd advocate you give it a go I hope that helps. The only thing that sucks about the medicine, which I'm sure you understand is that it seems to be a medicine for and 80 year old woman and not a 19 year old girl.

 

[Gravity Jim]

My GI doctor, who has an excellent education and a staff that seriously researches the medications they prescribe, has recommend Fosomax for me. It isn't a generic, BTW, but a brand with it's own TV advertising and the whole nine yards.

Considering the price difference, I concur with katiesue: the fosomax works fine, and at 100 bucks a month, the choice is easy.