FOSAMAX Reviews (ALENDRONATE SODIUM)Average Rating: 1.4 (1230 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare FOSAMAX with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR FOSAMAX | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Osteoporosis of the hip and spine | Slight heartburn at times,occasional loose stools,some itching at times. Bone density has increased, side effects very low. | Been taking for 6 years. Mother has extreme oteoporosis. Has been wonderful for me | F | 6 years | 1/16/2006 | 5 | Seen people with osteoporosis | Please listen to what your doctor says about your health condition before reading these comments as everyone is different and therefore respond differently to the same medication. Fosamax is a great drug and I've seen heaps of people whose bones were kept strong and healthy because of it. If it weren't for Fosamax, they wouldn't be able to walk around and do that sort of things as they do so now. If you do find you have any complaints or feel that you experience any side effects, it's always best to tell the doctor and he'll help you figure out an alternative. Booklet instructions are always a great helping tool, and it's good to follow the guidelines on Fosamax, e.g. take half an hour before breakfast and a big glass of water, etc. Please don't just stop taking it just because you hear other people do so, they could be causing alot of problems to their health because of it .. don't make the same mistake! | F | | 7/30/2005 | 4 | osteoporosis | No side effects noted that I could relate directly to Fosamax. Suspect it may have helped with mild hot flashes. | I was already taking Evista after postmenopausal hystarectomy and Fosamax was added after broken shoulder and ensuing bone density scan which diagnosed osteo. | F | 2 years | 8/7/2006 | 1 | osteoporosis | Severe muscle pain, awakened me every night. | Doctors don't seem to know about side effects. I discontinued after a year. | F | 1 days | 2/6/2006 | 1 | osteopenia | Severe headache the first day. Second day I felt like I was 100 years old. All my bones & joints ached. I had chest pain & ended up in the the emergency room the next day. I will never take this medicine again! Be warned!!! | | 8/22/2006 | 1 | I | F | | 3/19/2006 | 1 | Osteopenia | I took the medicine for 3 weeks and was severely sick with severe joints and muscles pain and fever that disabled me to work for the 3 weeks until it was discovered that Fosamax caused me the problem. | M | 3 months | 10/11/2006 | 1 | Change in bowel habits, and after 6 months ulcer symptoms. Actonel was worse! | I was fortunate enough to find Gillian Sanson's book: The Myth of Osteoporosis, What Every Woman Should Know About Creating Bone Health.Please see:www.gilliansanson.com. These drugs have a half-life. We do NOT know the long term effects of taking them. More importantly, are they doing harm, and will they PREVENT fracture? I think NOT! | M | 6 months | 12/26/2004 | 1 | | 7/11/2006 | 1 | I stumbled across this website and was reading the comments on Fosamax. I am writing to let everyone know of an article Ingerman & Horwitz, LLP wrote about Fosamax and its link to jaw decay. | | 1/22/2007 | 1 | osteoporosis | Get the latest news on Fosamax side effects and share your experiences at http://gotbones.healthdiaries.com | F | | 7/5/2006 | 1 | | 4/28/2005 | 1 | bone density | There is a woman on this board with whom I exchanged emails who I am trying to contact again. I think her name is Judy. She was sending around a letter about complaints people have with Fosamax. I lost her email address and I couldn't access this letter. I want her to contact me again. Please contact me again at: [email protected] | F | 5 years | 5/31/2005 | 1 | osteopenia | aching in my joints, heart burn, bone spurs on my toes | | 1/21/2008 | 1 | Osteoporosis | Headache,bloating,gas,face pain,jaw pain and neck ache | I took the generic form of fosamax for 4 months. I developed headaches that began about 6 weeks after the first dose. The headaches were dull but never went away. My neck hurt as did my face. I have stopped taking it 3 weeks ago and the face and jaw have stopped hurting. My neck is still stiff and I still have head pain, especially on the top of my head. I had my sinuses x-rayed today and show no sign of infection. Next week a CT Scan to see if it could be something else causing the head pain. I think it is the medication. Hope as the weeks go on the symptoms will go away completly. | F | 22 weeks | 12/3/2008 | 1 | Serious Fosamax Side Effects - Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Although some of the aforementioned Fosamax side effects can potentially manifest themselves in a severe nature, the most serious Fosamax side effect is the development of a bone disease called osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ), or "dead jaw." Osteonecrosis is a type of bone disease that is commonly associated with large joints like the hips, knees, ankles or shoulders. The onset of ONJ is linked with the temporary or permanent loss of blood to bone tissue, leading to death of the tissue and the eventual collapse of the bone. There are approximately 10,000 to 20,000 new cases of osteonecrosis diagnosed each year in the United States, most of which occur as a result of some type of bone injury such as a fracture or dislocation. Fosamax users run the risk of developing a serious case of osteonecrosis of the jaw and suffering through the extreme pain associated with the death of jawbone tissue. The pain associated with | F | | 3/14/2009 | 1 | osteoporosis | | 7/7/2008 | 1 | osteopenia | rapid heartbeat...I believe atrial fibullation | F | 7 months | 8/20/2008 | 1 | For osteoporosis | I have stopped taking fosamax after 4 years. Because My tteeth started to crumble. However after stopping I am experiencing e crucifying aches and pain ion both sides - mostly in my behind! The ache gets so bad I have to sit down and massage my butt muscles. It's awful/ STOP taking fosamax. | When will this ache stop. How long do these side effects last? Almost | 0 days | 7/8/2017 | 1 | osteoporosis | I took my first pill on a Saturday morning and was fine. Sunday I woke up and felt as though someone was stepping on my chest, neck and shoulders. I could barely move or lift anything. Will never take again. Going to try natural remedies. This should be pulled off the market and doctors should stop prescribing it until they have tried it themselves..... | The doctors that prescribe this medication must own stock in the company. They do not care about their patients, only the money involved. | M | 1 days 70 1X W | 9/4/2017 |
FOSAMAX (ALENDRONATE SODIUM): Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases as you age, after menopause, or if you are taking corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for a long time. This medication works by slowing bone loss. This effect helps maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Alendronate belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates. FDA Approval Date: 2000-10-20 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)