A Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of an Investigational Drug and Dietary Supplement in Men and Postmenopausal Women With Osteoporosis (0217A-227)

A 15-Week, Double-Blind, Randomized, Active-Controlled, Multi-Center Study With 24-Week Extension to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Efficacy of Alendronate 70 mg Plus Vitamin D3 2800 IU Combination Tablet in Men and Postmenopausal Women With Osteoporosis

The purpose of this study is to test the safety, tolerability and effectiveness of an investigational drug and dietary supplement to reduce the risk of vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency during the treatment of osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal women.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Men or postmenopausal women who are osteoporotic

Exclusion Criteria:

• Vitamin D deficiency
• Other disease of bone or mineral metabolism
• Digestive disease causing malabsorption
• Other significant medical conditions that are not adequately treated