Question

A 70-year-old woman on alendronic acid for osteoporosis reports new-onset dysphagia and retrosternal pain after taking her tablet. What is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

Stop immediately and seek urgent assessment for pill oesophagitis

Answer

Continue and take with orange juice

Answer

Switch to risedronate weekly

Answer

Add a PPI and continue

Answer

Crush the tablets and take with water

Practice question

A 70-year-old woman on alendronic acid for osteoporosis reports new-onset dysphagia and retrosternal pain after taking her tablet. What is the most appropriate advice?