Fosamax dosage

Posted By: LB on 2008-02-25
In Reply to: Dosage question (sm) - quietmoods

Never guess, when it is a discrepancy on the doc's part, always blank/flag it.

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Dosage question (sm) - quietmoods
- There are numerous studies presently - giddy pc guru
- Always flag/blank something so odd it is likely - wrong. Dr will be glad U are paying attention.
- Fosamax dosage - LB
- Does the patient have Paget's disease? If so, - giddy pc guru
  - I would still flag it - he said twice daily not - twice weekly. nm
  - Even so, not MT place to decide what is in Dr - mind or assume that is what he means. SM
- Leave a blank - zoe

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No dosage given--thx for your help..nm
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Fosamax is usually given 70 mg per week, this doctor plainly states 70 mg b.i.d., would it be best to question this and leave a blank or send it on as dictated? TIA

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You can cross-reference generic and brand names and get dosage info at...SM
RXList. I guess buying a drug book every other year wouldn't be a bad idea. When I was a newbie, I used to think I had to buy a new drug book every year until I discovered the wealth of info on the internet and I just write new terms in my books. I know some people like to keep their books pristine, but I make notes in mine all of the time.