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This is correct. Dyspepsia is a known side effect of bisphosphonates. Patients are advised to take the medication on an empty stomach with plenty of water while sitting or standing and should stay upright for at least 30 minutes afterwards.
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a
Alendronic acid
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This is incorrect. Statin medications are less likely to cause reflux or dyspepsia compared to bisphosphonates.
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b
Atorvastatin
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This is incorrect. Calcium channel blockers are more likely to cause peripheral oedema than dyspepsia symptoms.
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d
Amlodipine
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This is incorrect. Although thiazide diuretics can cause gastric side effects such as diarrhoea and nausea, they are unlikely to cause reflux or dyspepsia.
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e
Indapamide
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This is incorrect. Although corticosteroid inhaler can cause oral issues such as candidiasis, they do not cause reflux or dyspepsia.
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c
Beclomethasone inhaler
Concept
Chapter
2693
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Side effects of Bisphosphonates
Topic
146
Rheumatology
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An 83 year old female attends her GP practice for a medication review. She has been struggling with reflux and dyspepsia since starting a new medication. She past medical history includes hypertension, osteoporosis, asthma and high cholesterol.

Which of the following medications is most likely to be causing her symptoms?
a