Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually 2-4 times a day. Take this medication with a full glass of water (8 ounces/240 milliliters).
Take your antibiotics exactly as your provider instructs. They'll tell you the total course of your treatment (how many days you need to take the antibiotics).
Alendronate is most commonly taken as a tablet once a week (on the same day each week) but is also available in an oral solution (liquid drink) or effervescent.
Take 1 to 3 milligrams two hours before bedtime. To ease jet lag, try taking melatonin two hours before your bedtime at your destination, starting a few.
If you're pregnant or trying for a baby, take folic acid until you're 12 weeks pregnant. It helps your baby grow normally. Folic acid when planning a pregnancy.