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 | no side effects. I went from osteoprosis to osteopenia. I have fallen, but have never broken any bones. I have not had any ill-effects and started the drug in an experimental program when it first came out. I have been extremely pleased with the effect of the drug. | see above | M | 81 | 30 years 70g 1X W | 3/13/2010 | 5 | osteopenia | None | A little over two years ago, I saw my doctor because of horrible back and neck pain. An X-Ray allowed my doctor to identify an unexplained compression fracture at C6. That lead to a DEXA scan and the diagnosis of osteopenia. My doctor prescribed 35 mg of FOSAMAX once a week. I must confess that I find FOSAMAX very expensive for my budget, so I have skipped some weeks as other medications have a higher priority for me. Today I learned that a November 6, 2006 DEXA scan was normal. I'm very happy to learn this. I have had no side effects that I could idenitify or otherwise attribute to FOSAMAX. I'm very satisfied with the results I have obtained from FOSOMAX. Thanks. | M | 67 | 2 years | 11/13/2006 | 5 | osteopoena | None. Because my mother's spine had literally crumbled in her late eighties my doctor sent me to a university program where the treating physician did nothing but treat and research bone loss. | My initial DEXA T-score was -2.5 after 2 years and 3 measurements on the same machine, by the same technician, read by the same doctor, my T-score was -0.4, a staggering improvement. If you are lucky enough to have no side effects this is an effective drug. If you can't take it and have osteoporosis I urge you to seek another solution. My mother suffered excruciating pain, she was on morphine for 8 years and this was her only relief. | M | 70 | 6 years | 4/17/2007 | 5 | extreme osteoporosis | This is the easiest drug to take--I've experienced no side effects at all. Just have to take a full glass of water and delay breakfast for 1/2 hour once a week. My sister, however, had heartburn from her first dosing and discontinued. This is a well known possible side effect that affects some people. | Unfortunately, my extreme genetic osteoporosis is not improving very much--but it's also not getting worse. I'll keep taking for a few more years to see if things improve or switch to another drug for better efficacy. | M | 42 | 2 years | 2/5/2005 | 4 | steroid induced osteoporosis | increased sensitivity to spicy or acidic foods. | Bone remineralized in hip to near normal level for my age. Held progress of osteoporosis in spine. | M | 56 | 2 years | 6/20/2002 | 4 | Osteoporosis | No side effects so far | Pain is almost gone. Will take bone density in the near future to see ,if improvement can be seen | M | 62 | 13 months | 6/30/2003 | 4 | M | 60 | 4 months | 11/26/2002 | 4 | osteoporosis | None, been taking weekly for 6 yrs, have improved bone density. Does the FDA monitor this web site? | M | 68 | 6 years | 7/23/2007 | 4 | osteoporosis | I started on the once a week dose and had severe pains in all my muscles. I switched to the once a day dose and have not had trouble for about 9 years. | It stopped my bone deterioration. I had reflux surgery before I went on the drug so perhaps that is why I do not have gastric problems. | M | 64 | 9 times | 8/18/2009 | 4 | osteoporosis | No side effects. Have been on it about 8 years now. Did switch from pill to liquid form, thinking that it might be easier on my stomach overall (never had stomach problems, tho). Bone mass has not changed much, but hasn't gotten worse, so maybe it did help. | M | 56 | 8 years | 9/30/2009 | 3 | Osteopenia | I can't say for sure that these side effects are related to Fosamax, but there seems to be a correlation. I get headaches on the day i take it lasting 24-36 hours. Nothing seems to stop the pain. I also have a lot of joint pain. Some days I feel like I'm 84 rather than 54. | I saw my Mother and Aunt suffer from severe osteoporosis and I don't want that to happen to me, but I am concerned about what this drug is doing to me. I'd like to find a natural alternative. | M | 54 | 2.5 years | 5/30/2005 | 3 | Osteoporosis | For four years I took the daily 10mg dose of fosamax. I lost my insurance and stopped taking the drug. Five months later I was able to reinstate my insurance. My doctor switched me to the once a week 70mg dose. After two months my jaw began to ache big time just below the ear. My knees were also hurting and swelling. I found this site and looked for the sore jaw complaint. I found a few but I found alot to bone ache complaints. I stopped the 70mg dose and the knees went back to normal and the jaw pain subsided. I waited 5 months before trying the 10mg daily dose again. I am 30 days into this and do not have the side effects of the 70mg dose. | M | 58 | 6 years | 3/21/2009 | 3 | Bone Loss | Severe knee joint aches and stiffness. Back stiffness and back pain | It has helped increase bone density, however I have recently had terrible knee pain and have a hard time getting up and walking after sitting for awhile. My legs feel heavy and stiff until I walk for a few minutes. My skin gets very itchy sometimes for no apparent reason. I stopped taking it for three weeks and those symtoms have disappeared. | M | 64 | 1 years | 10/25/2005 | 3 | osteoporosis | fatigue especially in first 2 hours after taking, loss of muscle tone, loss of stamina and libido | x ray had revealed spinal compression fracture caused by osteoporosis, since taking fosamax for two years bone density has increased slightly in some bones, but slightly decreased in others; not sure whether caused by fosamax - I am a pianist and lost significant dexterity, also noticed general fatigue for about an hour or two after taking, am gradually finding it harder and harder to climb stairs as muscles ache, also lower testosterone count and loss of libido all came on since starting fosamax over a period of 2 years | M | 53 | 2 years | 12/4/2005 | 3 | bone loss | After taking the 70mg/wk tablet for 1 month I began having mild left hip pain. After 2 years on this drug I still have hip pain and developed severe bone and muscle pain in my lower left leg. | Why even go to doctors! I have never hurt so much in all of my life. I used to be a young healthy male, but now I feel like a 100yr old grouch. This crap should be pulled from the shelf. Every doctor I've seen and mentioned that I am on fosomax just pooh-pooh's me off and says It ain't the drug. Well I think it is since all these symptoms started after I was prescribed Fosomax. | M | 39 | 3 years | 9/3/2005 | 2 | Ostoprosis | Leg Pain and Back Pain. I would think about this drug before you take it. Seems Foteao may be a better option. | I was in the first clincal studies for Didrnal which is the fore runner of Fosimax. I started this drug in 1990 and stayed on it until 2008, I came off of it for 2 years and then had to start again as my t-scores dropped like a rock. The second time around I belive this drug is causing all my issues of late with back pain so severe its debilitating. I am stopping this week to see if the pain improves for me. | M | 59 | 3 months 20mg 1X W | 4/27/2010 | 2 | osteoporosis | The first (and only) time I took generic alendronate was on 4/24/11. I took it on an empty stomach at about 11:30 a.m. and didn't eat until about 4 p.m. At about 11 p.m. the same day, pain developed in my left shoulder/upper arm and left wrist. By the next morning, I was nauseated and very fatigued. I also had a headache that was primarily localized in my left temple/forehead, with at least one blood vessel visibly protruding beneath the skin. The arm/wrist pain and the nausea were gone by that evening, but the fatigue persisted for a day. The headache persisted for at least two days. | I plan to discuss my apparent reaction to alendronate with my doctor, but will NOT take another 70 mg dose in any event. (I would advise others against starting this medication at a dosage of 70 mg.) Because I still have osteoporosis, I MAY ask about the possibility of starting with a small weekly alendronate dose (initially 10 mg?) and increasing it incrementally to a level that still does not cause a reaction. | M | 59 | 1 days 70 mg 1X W | 4/29/2011 | 2 | osteopenia | Intolerable leg pain, weakness. I used to hike long distances regularly, and after taking the drug walking one block was painful. There was severe pain when starting to move legs, such as when getting up from bed or a chair. My legs would just stop working when doing physical activity. There was no paralysis, but they were tired, painful, and weak. | I stopped taking the drug six weeks ago. I'm still experiencing the weakness and pain. What can I do to recover from the side effects? While I was on the drug I had a positive test for muscle degeneration. After stopping, the test was OK. The symptoms were so severe I was tested for Multiple Sclerosis and spinal stenosis. If anyone has figured out how to recover from the pain, email me at: b o b @ l e n s j o y . c o m (remove the spaces when typing my address.) | M | 67 | 3 years | 6/18/2006 | 2 | bone density problems | After taking it for 3 months my fingers, middle finger on each hand started hurting. I stopped for 2 weeks and it went away. I had never had any pain in my hands or other joints other than my hip when I drive. Now after taking it for 3 more months the joints in my thumbs, all of them are hurting. I have again stopped for a week and they are getting better. I don't know if the fosamax has helped with the bone density problem; however, if I cannot find studies that address the problem, I will take my chances with my bones as I had no pain before.I am currently on no other medication-- and according to the study that recently came out they do not know if the drug actually prevents fractures---why would it be prescribed if that is true? | M | 61 | 7 months | 3/23/2004 | 2 | bone density | I believe weight gain and enlargement of breasts Has anyone else among male formax users experienced this effect | M | 67 | 6 weeks | 11/21/2005 |
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)