Proportion of osteoporotic post‐menopausal women at increased risk for upper GI adverse events associated with bisphosphonate therapy

Background- The bisphosphonate alendronate has been associated with higher rates of adverse oesophageal effects when used in the community setting compared to what was observed in the clinical trials. Patients with a history of gastroesophageal problems or who are concurrently using an NSAID therapy may be at increased risk for the gastroesophageal problems associated with alendronate use. This study assesses the proportion of post-menopausal …