ADVERSE DRUG REACTION Hypoparathyroidism unmasked by alendronate
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The case of an elderly woman is reported in whom alendronate, given for osteoporosis, led to severe hypocalcaemia a few days after starting the drug treatment. This was caused by the unmasking of previously unrecognised hypoparathyroidism. (Postgrad Med J 2000;76:417–419)
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Hypoparathyroidism unmasked by alendronate.
The case of an elderly woman is reported in whom alendronate, given for osteoporosis, led to severe hypocalcaemia a few days after starting the drug treatment. This was caused by the unmasking of previously unrecognised hypoparathyroidism.
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