"Alendronate: A Medication for Osteoporosis and Bone Health"

A medication that should not be taken with coffee or mineral water as it reduces its effectiveness is Alendronate. It belongs to the family of Bisphosphonates, and it is recommended to take it with a full glass of plain water (not mineral water, juice, or coffee) as it reduces its absorption in the body.

Alendronate is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis (bone thinning) in postmenopausal women. It can also be used to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis.

This medication is also used to prevent and treat osteoporosis caused by long-term use of corticosteroids (medications similar to cortisone). Alendronate can also be used to treat Paget's disease, which affects the bones.