GERD and Bisphosphonates: How to Prevent Esophageal Irritation
                        
                        
                                                         
                                                    
                        
                            Oct, 29 2025
                                                                                    Health and Wellness
                                                                                                                Caspian Lockhart
                                                    
                        
                            Bisphosphonates like alendronate help prevent bone fractures but can irritate the esophagus - especially in people with GERD. Learn how to take them safely and what alternatives exist to avoid serious side effects.