Drug interactions
Alendronate + Magnesium supplement
Severity: Moderate
Alendronate and Magnesium supplement: moderate interaction.
Last updated
For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Oral magnesium binds alendronate in the gut and markedly lowers its absorption, which can reduce its effect on bone.
Pro+ members
Unlock the full page
Create an account and start a Pro+ trial to see why Alendronate and Magnesium supplement interact, what to do about it, and the sources.
- Mechanism of action
- Clinical management
- Evidence level
Try Pro+ free for 14 days on the web. No card needed.
Other interactions of Alendronate
- Aceclofenac + Alendronate Moderate
- Acemetacin + Alendronate Moderate
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Alendronate Moderate
Drug class
- Alendronate
- Musculoskeletal
Full monographs, dosing and an interaction checker in the MediHelp app
Open the complete reference, check multi-drug interactions and use dosing tools in the MediHelp app.
