Drug Ratings for FOSAMAXAverage Rating: 1.4 (1142 Ratings)
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR FOSAMAX | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
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| 2 | Osteoporosis | Severe stomach pain and burning, bloating, difficulty swallowing, cramps in legs and feet, pain in knee, hip and neck | I took the generic for 9 weeks per directions. I had some stomach discomfort and difficulty swallowing after each dose but nothing too severe, then starting getting unusual cramps in my legs and feet while sleeping. After the 9th dose, I had severe stomach pain very high up between my ribs that would not subside and an odd burning sensation in my stomach and abdomen and was very bloated - no stomach upset, just pain. I also developed pain in my knee and hip and had a difficult and painful time walking. I am going to ask my doctor about alternative treatments. | F | 57 | 9 weeks 70 1X W | 7/12/2017 | 1 | Bad bone density | Severe joint pain 3 weeks into a 7 week usage. Had to take predisone 4 times over a 4 month period. Took many supplements to detox the fosamax out of my system. | I have never had severe pain last for 4+ months in my life. Will take my chances with fractures. | F | 76 | 0 weeks 70mg | 7/9/2017 | 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 | confusion, severe pain in shoulders, back. chills headache, nausea, irritation in throat, dizziness. all this in just hours of taking I pill. shortness of breath, | I would never take this drug again. My doctor advised me to stop taking it. Where some reactions have gone the pain in my shoulders and back remain. | F | 63 | 70mg 1X W | 7/5/2017 | 1 | Osteoporosis | I took one initial dose in morning. Everything seemed fine. 7 pm threw up out of nowhere. Next morning severe bone and joint pain everywhere. Next day same. Called doctor who told me I must have flu. I do and did not. 1 day later some pain but strong pain in toes. Took one aleve and starting to feel better. Will not ever take again and have not heard back from doctor. They were defensive that it wasn't the drug but I'm sure it was. Changing doctor too. | 55 | 1 days | 6/27/2017 | 1 | Osteoporosis | Very painful. I feel like my leg bones are breaking. No matter what I do it hurts bad I can't stand it. I have taken only 3 times once a week as order. | I don't know if this medication is going to giveback bone growth but this isn't worth it | F | 71 | 3 days 70 mg | 6/11/2017 | 1 | Osteoporosis | Hip, groin, and femur pain, abdominal cramping and stomach upset worse at night during sleep, painful jaw/teeth. | I'm waiting for a return call from my Dr., to discuss. | F | 58 | 1 times | 6/6/2017 | 1 | osteoporosis | Throat burning, esophagus burn, stomach upset, constipation, dry mouth. | Took this drug on the insistence of my doctor. By the fifth dose I was getting these side effects. I took one more dose just to be sure it was the medication causing these problems. It was!! I stopped the drug and will not be taking any other drug for osteoporosis! Now I'm wondering how long it will take for these symptoms to go away! | F | 62 | 6 weeks 70 mg 1X W | 6/5/2017 | 1 | Osteoporosis & Osteopenia | Excruciating back pain | Already had three herniated discs, this just made it all so much worse. Pharmacist recommended I stop taking drug and I did. Back ache discontinued back to normal. Doctor was angry. | F | 56 | 3 weeks 30 1X W | 6/4/2017 | 1 | Osteoporosis | Terrible heartburn, Achiness, joint pain, headache. | I've only been taking it for five weeks but I've decided the side effects arent worth it and going to be looking for natural alternatives. | F | 61 | 5 weeks | 6/1/2017 | 1 | Osteoporosis | Terrible heartburn, Achiness, joint pain, headache. | I've only been taking it for five weeks but I've decided the side effects arent worth it and going to be looking for natural alternatives. | F | 61 | 5 weeks | 6/1/2017 | 1 | Took one pill, got terrible back ache | Terrible back pain,chills not taking anymore. | F | 63 | 1 days 70mg | 5/3/2017 | 1 | Osteoporosis (in wrist) | I was given Fosemax because I was on Prednisone for a couple of years. I thought it was the right thing to do to stop further osteoporosis. After 28 months I had a severe episode of Vertigo, was hospitalized and took six weeks to get my balance back so I could walk without a cane and it left me with significant hearing loss and constant ringing in my left ear. In addition I have pain under my left breast on my ribcage. I have severe muscle pain on my right arm. I have leg cramps some nights, I am always nauseous and fatigued. | I stopped the Fosemax against my doctors wishes. I began to feel that she didn't care about my side effects and discomfort, or that the Fosemax was making me much worse than I was. Before starting Fosemax I was healthy and active. I teach 5 Tap dance classes a week and I know the bones in my legs and feet are strong. If I wasn't so tired I could also do the Silversmithing that always kept my wrists strong. Instead, this drug was threatening to take away all I had. I wish I'd looked into this long ago. Now I don't know how long it will take to recover from these side effects, if recovery is possible. Is there any information about side effects going away? | F | 67 | 3 years 70mg 1X W | 5/1/2017 | 1 | Osteopenia | First week experienced severe pain and swelling on top of left foot. Thought it was from shoes. Pain subsided after 10 days. Began having constipation and had to take laxative. Never had this problem before. Third week developed severe pain and swelling in left hand. Arthritis is in my family, so thought I might be developing that. Still having constipation issues. Something made me put these pieces together and when I checked the possible side effects on the insert for the Fosamax wasn't too surprised to see both constipation and bone/joint pain listed. I took my fifth dose of this on 4/9. Since then I have started having similar intense pain on top of left shoulder bone. This is such crazy intense pain. I'm hoping it will go away and leave no lingering effects. I highly recommend not starting thus drug. Check out natural alternatives. | F | 56 | 5 weeks 70 mg 1X W | 4/17/2017 | 1 | Osteoporosis diagnosis | Severe stomach ache for 2 days. | Read about other side effects like death of jaw bone. I will try natural remedies. | F | 60 | 1 days 70 MG | 4/16/2017 | 1 | diagnosed osteoporosis | Took the pill in AM by that evening severe pain in sternum and right rib cage. Then head ache. Thought I was having a heart attack. Pain increased to upper right side front to back. Then legs got shakey and painful to walk, stayed in bed. Called regular Doctor for appointment. I am usually very active. Horses care. Home and pets, etc., No more. Never had a broken bone I didn't earn. Doctor said stay home and rest for a couple of weeks. | This is a dangerous drug for anyone who has a life. I'm going to analyze every osteoporosis drug before I will even think about using another. BTW. Was told doctors prescribe that due to medical insurance requirements. | F | 69 | 1 days 70 MG | 4/5/2017 | 1 | Pre-osteo | Severe back pain. First pill caused pain. 2nd Pill increased pain. Third made me bedridden. That's where I am now. So no more fosomax. Really pissed. So how long will this pain last? Is there anything I can do to flush this poison? Really pissed. | Just don't do it. | M | 59 | 3 weeks 70 mg | 4/1/2017 | 2 | osteopenia | Developed painful constipation/hard stools within first week. Had to take gross stool softener. After third dose, came down with fever, chills and back/hip aches. Immediately made the connection between symptoms and Fosomax. Don't think I'm going to take it anymore, even though I trust the doctor who prescribed it. | I plan to find natural alternatives to Fosomax. | F | 62 | 3 weeks 70 MG 1X W | 3/28/2017 | 1 | Osteoporosis | Extreme pain in bones and muscles. | Do NOT take it. | F | 78 | 1 months | 3/26/2017 | 1 | Decline in bone density test | 3rd dose and nausea starts about 2hrs after talking, lasting at least 2 days. Anyone else experiencing same side effect? I can't keep spending 2-3 days a week laying around sipping ginger ale all day. | Not convinced this drug is the answer.... | F | 63 | 3 weeks 70mg 1x wk | 3/20/2017 | 2 | Osteoporosis | I recently had my blood checked a week ago. My appt.with the Dr.a week later stated calcium levels were all way below normal. So I'm now to take prescription for that. I'm on fosamax 70mg weekly also.I have severe bone pain from my head to my feet. It is so painful that it keeps me from walking any distance. I hope these medication s help after 2years.Its slow going but I will give it a try.Also I crave milk? Have never been that way before? Dr said it is due to low calcium in my bones.I have to let the Dr know how I feel in a month. I may have to quit fosamax? Thanks for listening. | F | 63 | 3 months 70mg. | 3/17/2017 | 1 | Because a stupid doctor recommended | If you want to die just eat rat killer but don't you dare take this pill. It will destroy your and your family members whole life. You will end up in ER. No doctor or med can reverse the horrible side effects of fosamax. Months after months you will suffer and your family members will have to watch you suffer. It is like skinning a person alive with no anesthesia. | If I could I would have sueded the people invented this medicine. Seriously what is FDA thinking???? Wake up people!! | F | 56 | 2 weeks 4mg | 3/11/2017 | 1 | Osteoporosis | Dryness in mouth, terrible stomach gas, heavy head, stiffness in neck, jaw, chest, everywhere pain | My mom took this medication for 2 weeks and now she is going through terrible symptoms of Fosamax. I took her to ER and there is no cure for her discomfort. I want my mom healthy again :( | F | 55 | 2 weeks 75 | 2/22/2017 | 1 | Osteopenia | After the first dose, I had pretty severe anxiety which is not a typical thing for me. Then in the second and third week, I had back pain and pain under my left breast in the rib cage area. Also in the third week, I had burning stomach pain in the middle of my stomach. That's when I called my doctor and decided to stop taking it. The Dr. was adamant it wasn't the Fosamax, but I am sure it is. | This drug is basically poison in your body. It was originally used in industrial products. I will take my Vitamin D and Calcium, but no more of this poison. I felt pressure from my Dr. I will also never get the Prolia or Reclast shot/infusion. A woman with whom I work was bedridden in pain for months after the Reclast, and couldn't lift her arms for three weeks. Bad Drugs. | M | 52 | 3 weeks 70 mg 1X W | 2/9/2017 | 2 | Osteopenia; multiple fractures | Took first dose in a.m. as prescribed. By late evening began having pain in upper chest and right shoulder, as well as severe diarrhea. By the next morning the pain was worse in my shoulders and back, still had diarrhea, as well as a massive headache. The rest of my bones and joints ached as well. | My guess would be that a medication that is supposed to work within the skeletal system to help strengthen bones may cause some sort of effect on the bones themselves, but the fact that it's so painful is probably not worth it. I've had several fractures over the last 10 years or so (ribs, toe, shattered wrist, stress fractures in feet), and diagnosed with osteopenia. My dr. is concerned about possible spinal fractures so Fosamax was prescribed after my insurance co. refused to pay for Boniva. I don't think I can continue to take Fosamax if it's going to cause me this much misery every week. | 58 | 1 days 70 mg 1X W | 2/7/2017 | 1 | Osteoporosis | Everything! Horrible horrible crippling pain. | Please do not take this drug!! It will ruin your health! | F | 62 | 2 months Once weekl | 2/5/2017 | 1 | Pre osteoporosis. Took generic for | Took generic Monday, and today is Wednesday. Called Drs. office and told them about the awful stomach and back cramps. Told me to try for one more week and see how I feel. I will not do this, I was fine before this and am not going to put up with this pain and stomach bloating. Hope I will feel better tomorrow. Do not take this. Wish I had read this page before agreeing to taking this. | F | 78 | 3 days 70 | 2/1/2017 | 1 | osteoporosis | After doing research on this drug, I refuse to take it. Thanks for the advice on the alternatives on Amazon; I have purchased them and started yesterday. Breast cancer survivor, and currently have heart issues. Do not want to be bedridden with pain after all i have been thru....... | F | 61 | 0 days 1X W | 1/30/2017 | 1 | Osteoporsis | Muscle pain on left and right arm. Especially upper right arm front arm pit area down to upper arm then some on lower arm. Left upper arm has some pain too the pain start After taking 4 months Stop after 6mos to realize from foxamas. Fell Muscle spasm early in the morning 4am or 5am or 7am or 8am while in bed. Better after get up but still uncomfortable. Never have this symptom before taking foxamas. Doctor prescribe without knowing exactly the effect. Just experiment. | It's not helping for bone density More problem on the body. Expercise fast walking take bone strength new chapter brand liquid Boron 6mg for absorbtion. Extra vit D. | F | 74 | 6 months | 1/22/2017 | 1 | Osteopenia | Extreme bone pain in legs and lower ribs. Extreme hair thinning and loss. Hair coming out in hands full . | Hair loss stopped 2 months after stopping Fosamax. Still have bone pain in legs but only rarely now after stopping Fosamax 10 years ago. | F | 60 | 1 days 10 mg | 11/21/2016 | 1 | Osteoporosis | Pain and weakness in wrists, upper arms, legs | My rheumatologist prescribed Fosamax for osteoporosis, when I was 58. I have been taking it once a week for over 2 years and just started feeling pain and terrible weakness in my arms. I can barely keep my arms up to blow dry my hair. I have stopped taking it and hope this doesn't last long. I had xrays and blood work done and so far nothing is showing up but will have more blood work done. | F | 60 | 2 years 70 1X W | 11/16/2016 | 1 | Osteoporosis | Stomach discomfort, horrible taste in my mouth, itching, sparatic prickly feeling in my skin, tired, some skin growths, jaw pain,diahrerra. | I only took 2 doses and i am scared to even think about taking an alternative med for osteoporosis. I hope these symptoms subside. I have never felt so strange. | F | 65 | 2 days 1X W | 10/12/2016 | 1 | To improve bone loss. | Has left me with a terrible taste in my mouth. If anyone out there knows if this is reversible or how long will it last. Is going on 2 months. I rather break a bone than take this medications. I regret listening to my doctor. | Advise people not to take it. | F | 64 | 3 months One a week | 9/19/2016 | 1 | Osteoporosis | Almost immediate pain in my groin area--like nothing I've ever experienced. My "specialist" insisted I stay on the drug. The 2nd dose had me rocking myself in pain, holding my groin area most nights that week. I was in tears. Still, I hoped it would pass. Finally after the 3rd pill, the intense groin agony was accompanied with severe chest/rib pain. I stopped taking it. My doctor was so angry, she raised her voice to me. I quit her, too. We must LISTEN TO OUR BODIES! | I have no idea how Fosamax was approved by the FDA; it's poison! It destroyed my friend's esophagus, & caused me much misery. Fortunately, the side effects subsided after I stopped taking Fosamax. BTW, the MG amount noted above is probably incorrect. I can't recall the dosage, but it was the one pill per week prescription-& doc said she was giving me a "typical"doseage for an osteoporosis patient in my age range. (I am 58.) I advise anyone to stop taking Fosamax immediately if you have averse side effects. I don't think the medical field knows enough about this disease to treat it properly. I feel we're being used as test subjects. We deserve better than a box of pills that includes a list of so many dangerous side effects, the company includes MANY pages of warnings,written in font so tiny, that even one with great vision (like me) needed a magnifying glass to read all the risk factors of this "medicine." It's all about money, as usual -the greed of the pharmaceutical industry. We need to tell our doc's & show these corporations we will not allow them to prescribe us toxic chemicals! Best of luck to all. Regards, NJ | F | 58 | 3 weeks 30mg 1X W | 9/1/2016 | 4 | osteopenia | none | My bone density plummeted. After taking Fosamax for 3 years it was back to the baseline | F | 68 | 3 years 70mg 1X W | 8/26/2016 | 1 | Supposed osteoporosis prevention | Fosamax damaged my mother in extreme and numerous ways. A couple of years after taking it, her jaw/teeth began to become deformed. They became so bad that she needed all her teeth pulled out. For a year, she could not eat solid food. Now, she has dentures, but it's been very problematic, too, and she can still barely eat. She's been emaciated for a long time. Also, she has serious GI issues, chronic pain all over, and many other painful, severe medical problems. She is only in her early 60s, but is in much worse condition than people decades older. In short, Fosamax has made her face/jaw deformed (ONJ), made her lose all her teeth, caused long-term emaciation, chronic pain, and much more. She is homebound and barely living because of Fosamax. It's caused a host of severe, life-threatening disabilities for her. | Do not take this extremely damaging drug. My mother's NP told her to take it supposedly for osteoporosis prevention, when she didn't even need it. It's shocking that a drug intended for good, unnecessarily, has basically ruined her life, deformed her, and caused much pain and disability. We're still looking for an attorney for her. I've called a number of attorneys, but they all said they're not taking Fosamax cases. Are there any attorneys taking Fosamax cases in the Bay Area, CA? Justice must be served for the severe damage and disability it caused my mother. | F | 62 | 4 years 1X D | 8/25/2016 | 1 | Bone loss | Began having numerous heart palpitation, seeing a cardiologist now. It occurred to me they started about same time I started the bone meds. I don't know how long this will last, will it be damaged for life and will I have these forever. Has anyone gotten rid of palpitations and if so how? I stopped taking Fosomax couple weeks ago. | F | 64 | 10 weeks | 8/20/2016 | 1 | To help heal a stress fracture | Extreme and debilitating pain of both shoulders, neck, and upper back.....will not take any more...and don't know how long before side effects will cease | There is no comparison to this pain from fosomax....I have had 3 hip replacements and a disc removed from my back and have never had pain this severe.... | F | 80 | 6 weeks 30mg | 8/16/2016 | 1 | Osteoporosis | I took one pill as I am on the weekly dose. Less than 24 hours after taking I developed severe mid back pain in my mid lateral thoracic spine and felt like it was in my ribs too. All movement caused pain. At first I thought I had slept wrong in bed. The pain however throughout the day did not improve. I realized then I had taken the pill the morning before - I looked up side effects. I stopped the medication and don't plan to take it anymore whatsoever. Its is Day 3 and I am still having significant pain and I never really suffered from back pain, unless I did too much yard work - I might get an little ache in my lower back for a few hours. I will research natural ways to improve my bone density. I would not recommend this drug! | F | 58 | 1 days 70 mg 1X W | 7/6/2016 | 1 | Osteoporosis | pain in neck, spine, waist, and knees lasted for 5 days so far after one dose. I was totally incapacitated. I refuse to take more. | DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG | F | 65 | 1 days 70mg | 7/6/2016 | 1 | Osteoporosis | Ache all over. Hurt from butt down the back of my legs. Flu like symptons. Confusion. Sharp pain in kidney area. | First and last time ever taking this. Do not recommend.... | F | 55 | 1 days 70 mg | 7/2/2016 | 1 | Ostioporosis | Debilitating muscle and bone pain in upper leg groin and around to lower back Iam a 74 year old health women, active,social etc.........now can only sit | This is a poison drug and should be off the market Merck should pull this drug....but to greedy | F | 74 | 70 1X W | 6/25/2016 | 1 | Osteopenia | I took two doses of Fosamax, a week apart as prescribed. After the second dose I developed severe bone and joint pain aching over my entire body. My husband suggested I check for side effects of my new medicine and sure enough, it is a side effect. I will not take any more of the Fosamax! I just hope the pai, swelling and stiffness stop soon. | F | 69 | 2 days | 6/21/2016 | 1 | osteoporosis | After one dose I couldn't get out of bed due to very severe pain throughout my back, waist to neck. After managing to maneuver to get upright, I spent the next four days in very severe pain every time I moved any muscle in my back. OTC pain meds had no effect for this. | F | 65 | 1 days 1X D | 6/18/2016 | 1 | Osteopenia | Muscle stiffness. Felt very old, hard to get dressed. Blurring of vision and tearing. Have spent a lot of time, money and effort trying to figure out what was wrong. The light dawned two days ago when Amy throat closed up, got very sore and I began coughing. | I am only hoping that I can recover now that I'm not taking it anymore. Would be interested in knowing what others experience has been with recovery. | F | 73 | 10 months 70 mg 1x w | 6/16/2016 | 1 | Osteopenia | Severe abdominal pain ,nausea , depression ,acute back pain ,sluggishness ,loss of apetite | This is my second and last dose of this poison in my body system...I have never felt this bad in my life. I hope it is taken off the market. | F | 67 | 2 days 70 | 6/13/2016 | 1 | Severe Osteoperosis | High blood pressure, spine pain and joint pain. | Given the long tern side effects and what it was doing to me, it elevated my blood pressure from below normal to almost 170/110 and caused me lots of back pain issues. I will never touch this again. | M | 53 | 8 months 70 MG 1X W | 6/13/2016 | 1 | osteoporosis | Absolutely horrible, I took one dose an my hands an arm joints were on fire. My neck was stiff an hand severe numbness in left hand. Please do not take this medication it's poison. I pray I get back to normal. I asked God to please see me through this painful time. | F | 65 | 1 days 70mg | 4/29/2016 | 1 | Osteoporosis | Within one day of taking, developed significant lower back ache. The next week, I became debilitated by pain in my thumbs, wrist, and hands in general. Could not use a pencil, peel a banana or hardly dress myself. Worst pain I've ever experienced. It's been 5 days, and still getting shooting pains in my hands. | Horrible drug. | F | 59 | 2 weeks 1X W | 3/26/2016 | 1 | Osteopenia/osteoporosis | Excruciating neck and back pain, nausea, some heartburn, sciatica, arm pain, loss of appetite | I have been having excruciating, stabbing back and neck pain for weeks. At first, I thought maybe I was having a heart attack, but I have been convinced by my doctor for a while now that there is nothing wrong with my heart. So, I started thinking about the medications I have been started on recently, one of them being Fosamax, the only other one being a small amount of Estrace cream about twice a week. Then, I found this website and saw that a lot of people were having some of the same symptoms I have been having, so now I am convinced the Fosamax is the culprit. My last dose was 9 days ago, but I am still having terrible pains. I am hoping as time goes on, these symptoms will subside. This medicine is pure poison! Apparently doctors do not do any research as to side effects when they prescribe these drugs. From now on, I will do extensive research on any drug that I am prescribed before I ever take one dose! | F | 58 | 9 weeks 70 mg 1X W | 3/24/2016 | 1 | osteoporosis | After 3 pills(once a week) my joints in my hands hurt so bad I could barely stand it,plus was very nauseous,told dr, she never said it could be medication, did my own research,and went and spoke to pharmacist,he said side effect from medication,not taking ever again,and changing doctors! | F | 55 | 3 weeks | 3/21/2016 | 1 | Osteoporosis | Bad sore throat that won't go away. Extremely painful muscle spasms in my legs that occurs while I'm sleeping. | F | 60 | 7 weeks | 3/19/2016 | 1 | Low Bone Density - Osteoporosis | Low energy, chills, sore throat | I thought that I had a cold but my sore throat won't go away. Feeling fatigue since taking first dose. I have decided to stop and see if symptoms go away. | 58 | 2 weeks 70 1X W | 3/15/2016 | 1 | Osteopenia | Terrible stomach and joint pain, nausea. Unable to eat for 48 hours afterwards. | An awful experience | F | 80 | 1 days | 3/11/2016 | 1 | For Osteoperosis | Terrible stomach soreness/Joint pains/Skin irritability | Find an alternative - non chemical | F | 62 | 1 days 70mg aweek | 3/7/2016 | 1 | Osteopinina | I experienced terrible abdominal pain and debilitating back pain after my 5th pill. Previous to that I had the feeling my leg would give out...knee the same...grinding in my neck. After stopping the alendonate I experienced a sprain in my hand . Now I have swollen ankles..painful Achilles. Walking like a stick figure. Before I took this I felt good. Walk a mile in 20 minutes. I hope I will be able to resume my normal life. I don't know why a doctor would prescribe it and why it has not been removed from the market. | F | 72 | 5 weeks 35 1X D | 2/25/2016 | 1 | osteoporosis | Took fosamax yesterday and this morning awoke with severe back pain. I have three bulging discs in my neck now I can barely get out of bed or a chair. | F | 71 | 1 days 70 mg 1X W | 2/22/2016 | 1 | Osteoporosis | The pain in my jaw today was getting worse to the point that chewing was really uncomfortable. I have been getting cramps in my lower body (thighs, calves, and feet) and frequent diarrhea. Three days ago, I experienced such crushing heartburn and chest pain, I thought I was having a heart attack! I started taking an aspirin a day because of it. I have had extreme acid reflux for the past 2-3 weeks, but I didn't realize, until just now, the Fosamax may have been at the root of it all. 3 days after I starting taking Fosamax, I became really congested, started wheezing, and called my doctor. I have not been able to get rid of the bronchitis and coughing, despite taking the medication my doctor prescribed. Now, I think the Fosamax may be linked to all of this. Believe me, now that I have read about others also experiencing these negative side effects, I won't be taking another dose! | F | 53 | 6 weeks 70mg 1X W | 2/15/2016 | 1 | osteopenia | Severe hip and back pain. Difficulty walking. This started after 3 weeks on the drug, kept taking it through 5 weeks and kept getting worse before realized it might be the fosamax. Now am slowly recovering with the help of physical therapy. | F | 57 | 5 weeks 70 mg 1X W | 2/4/2016 | 1 | Osteoporosis | Incapaciting bone & muscle pain. It didn't get bad until I was on it 6 months. It took a long time to realize my symptoms were being caused by Fosamax. The entire time I was gaining weight, bloated with increased fatigue. | I wouldn't recommend anyone take this drug without careful monitoring by an M.D. who knows the side effects. | F | 61 | 8 months 7mg | 11/1/2015 |