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Didronel (Cont.)

When and How to Take Didronel

General considerations for when and how to take Didronel include the following:
 
  • The medication comes in tablet form. It is taken by mouth every day for a period of time (usually three to six months, depending on several factors).
     
  • Take Didronel on an empty stomach first thing in the morning. Do not eat for two hours before or after taking the drug. Many foods interact with Didronel, decreasing its absorption into the body (making it less effective).
     
  • Swallow Didronel tablets whole with a full glass of plain water (not any other beverage).
     
  • Try to stay upright for 30 minutes after taking Didronel, as this can help prevent irritation to your esophagus.
     
  • Do not take vitamins, minerals, or antacids that contain calcium, iron, magnesium, or aluminum for two hours after taking Didronel (see Didronel Drug Interactions).
     
  • It is best to take Didronel at the same time each day to maintain an even level of the medication in your blood.
     
  • For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed.
     

Dosing Information for Didronel

The dose of Didronel that your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • The condition being treated
  • Your weight
  • Other medications you may be taking
  • Other medical conditions you may have.
     
As is always the case, do not adjust your Didronel dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Didronel Dosage for more information.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;