Drug Ratings for FOSAMAXAverage Rating: 1.4 (1142 Ratings)
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| 3 | For Spine | I have taken Fosamx for almost a year once a week. I have just started have a soreness when I swallow and also the bottoms of my feet really hurt. I am going to stop the drug to see if these symptoms subside. | 59 | 300 days | 10/2/2005 | 3 | osteoporosis | have been taking about 4 weeks, have severe acid reflux reaction and nausea, heartburn soon passed. Will have another bone density test June 2, depending on this, I may decided to quit taking fosamax..Also have arthritis and fosamax has made this seem much worse.. I am trying to decide what to do. Also have dark stools, but the nurse asked me to try a few more weeks. Iam uncertain at this point | I am 74 female | 74 | 4 days | 5/26/2004 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | osteoporosis | | 7/7/2008 | 1 | | 4/28/2005 | 1 | osteopenia | aching in my joints, heart burn, bone spurs on my toes | | 1/21/2008 | 1 | Osteopenia | I took my first Fosamax on a Saturday morning. On Sunday morning I could hardly get out of bed. My back was very sore, but the worst problem was my left hand. I have osteoarthritis in my left thumb joint and it was so sore I could not use the hand. On Sunday night I got the chills and hurt all over my body. Monday the thumb joint was swollen and still very very sore. I have a pretty high pain tolerance but this is terrible. I will not take another Fosamax and will opt for healther eating and exercise. | Do not take this drug! | 62 | 1 days | 2/18/2008 | 1 | I have been on fosamax for 3 months, and noticed that my voice became hoarse, and I felt conjested most of the time. I saw a specialist who diagnosed me with GERD, but prilosec, which he prescribed, did not clear my symptoms. Later I started having chills on the weekends when I took my weekly dose, and also felt dizzy and tired. Last two weeks, I developed terrible heartburn, mettalic taste in my mouth, as well as severe lower back pain. I also was diagnosed with carpal boss, a bone spur on my wrist, which grew last month and may or may not be related to taking fosamax. I have not had any of these symptoms prior to taking fosomax, except for the back pain, which I last had a few years ago. I am 54 and used to be healthy. It took me three months to suspect fosamax as the cause of my ailments. My gp just took me off the drug, so we can see if the symptoms clear out. It is too bad, doctors were not suspecting anything and I had to figure it out myself. Obviously, there is not enough infor | 54 | 3 years | 10/4/2006 | 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. The article is very informative and can be found at http://www.ihlaw.com/topics/fosamax/consequences/ . I encourage anyone interested to take a look at it. | | 1/22/2007 | 1 | osteoporosis | I am reading and writing because my mom, who is 79, took Fosamax for many years (maybe 8 or 10?). She doesn't take it any more because the dr says she is ok now. BUT about 3-4 yrs ago her toes started bending and lapped over the tops of each other and it has caused her a lot of foot pain. She had 2 toes amputated in Sept 08 that were pretty much growing sideways. Besides the issues with her feet, she is now 5'1" and used to be 5'7". Can't say that Fosamax has made a believer out of me. | Since my mom has osteoporosis, I had my first scan 2 yrs ago, at age 54, and was diagnosed with osteopenia and osteoporosis....no surprise. I refused to take the Fosamax, Boniva, or Actonil and decided to take a good grade food-based calcium that I get at a health food store instead. It is calcium from food, so digests easily. My bone scan recently showed "significantly improved" and I now have NO osteoporosis, and only one area has osteopenia! Take CALCIUM! I wonder if my mom's outcome would have been different with calcium instead of Fosamax...???!!!??? | 79 | 8 days | 10/19/2008 | 1 | Osteoperosis | Two friends took Fosamax. One friend was a runner, did weight lifting, ate properly, etc., the picture of health. She started taking Fosamax and got where she could not get out of bed, had muscle pain, and started deteriorating. It was Fosamax that did this to her. Finally, she got off of it, but the damage is irreversible. She is never pain free now. Before Fosamax she had no pain. | My other friend Londa was taking Fosamax, developed acid reflux disease, esophagus problems, and could not move her neck. A physician told her to get off Fosamax which she did. She can move her neck and feels better. This drug is deadly. Please listen. | 65 | 6 months | 8/22/2005 | 1 | Osteoporosis | Felt like I had the flu only 1000x worse ! Nausea, vomiting, diarrea, and pains in my upper legs so bad I cried. | I will never, ever ever, take ANY Dr. recommended drug again. I will continue with taking Vitamins, D, K and magnesium as well as Omega 3 fish oil. This drug is horrendous and I do NOT recommend it to anyone. I think ALL Doctors get a certain kickback from doling out these drugs, and do not care about the patient. No wonder they are so against any kind of health care reform ! They'll lose their their ability to just dash out scripts and may actually have to care and treat people ! | 55 | 1 days 70mg 1X W | 8/10/2010 | 1 | recently diagnosed osteoporosis | Took as prescribed first thing in a.m. Waited an hour before eating breakfast. Then went about my daily activities which included a long walk in the park. No issues. HOWEVER, as I went to bed and lay my head down on the pillow I IMMEDIATELY felt some "bubbling up in the throat." I added two pillows to prop my head up which eased the acid situation. I couldn't sleep and began to notice PAIN throughout every bone in my body! In the morning following the initial dosage I felt bloated and flatulent and weird in the throat area (difficulty swallowing). Had slight diarrhea on first bowel movement, which continued throughout the day. Hurt all over, which was depressing as my doctor suggested this Rx was going to be a permanent fixture in my life! Are you kidding! I QUIT AFTER ONE TABLET! FOSAMAX IS A DANGEROUS DRUG!!!! MY DOCTOR WILL HEAR ABOUT THIS FROM ME! | 67 | 1 days 1X W | 2/17/2011 | 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 | 5 | Osteoporosis | When I first started talking the pills I had Flu like symptoms and joint pain. I would take the pill on Sundays so that I had the whole day to relax at home to deal with the symptoms. After several months those symptoms went away. Now it have been three years and I am having stomach issues. I take Protonix 40mg to help deal with the upset stomachs. | While this pill does have some bad side effects I would not stop taking it. When I was 19 years old the doctors found sever osteoporosis. My Bone density was at -2.51. For years my doctors tested me for every strange diease and tried several drugs to increase my bone density. Nothing worked. After just two year on Fosamax weekly my bones went from -2.51 to -1.9. I am due for another yearly bone density scan in a month and I can't wait. There is a good change that by now my osteoprosis is gone. The effects are worth being cured from osteoprosis. | F | 28 | 3 years | 9/11/2006 | 5 | to increase bone density | None! I have had no side effects from taking this medication. | I am not due for retesting for a year or two, so won't know how well it "worked" until then. I have confidence that it will work, however. | F | 64 | 2 years | 4/4/2006 | 5 | Fibrous Dysplasia | Occcasional heartburn and acid reflux - related to Fosamax?? | This medication was the best thing that happened to me since I was diagnosed with this rare disease at age 18. The pain is GONE and I can have a normal active life. I have some of the problems mentioned in other posts, but don't we all? I can't really lay the blame on Fosamax. And I take 40 mg daily!! My insurance company has a fit but my doctor makes a personal appeal on my behalf. He is worried how long-term use at this high dosage may affect my liver. I go for annual check-ups and things are good after 7+ years at this dosage. | F | 42 | 7 years | 9/7/2005 | 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 | To prevent further bone loss | I did not notice any side effects whilst taking this drug. | After 2 years my bone density INCREASED by 11% and my doctor has suggested I can come off Fosamax now. I am thrilled. | F | 55 | 2 years 70 mg 1X W | 4/21/2011 | 5 | osteopenia | None, except my bone scans show improvement every year. | I take the Alendronate Sodium with eight 8 ounces of water every Monday. I have never had any adverse side effects. Last year I had to have a wisdom tooth pulled which required a blood test to determine my calcium count. It was normal. Any aches and pains I have I consider them normal signs of aging! | F | 67 | 8 years 70 1X W | 11/9/2010 | 5 | diagnosed with osteoporosis | no side effects | Within 2 years of taking Fosamax, I was upgraded to osteopenia in my hip. Within 3 years of taking Fosamax, I was upgraded to osteopenia in both my hip and spine. For the last year, I have been taking the generic for Fosamax with no apparent difference. I also have taken 1000-1200 mg of calcium citrate for 10 years. | F | 56 | 6 years 1X W | 9/10/2010 | 5 | ostopenia and very low Vitamin D | No side effects. | I have been taking this exactly as prescribed and do not deviate. It has not bothered me at all. I also take a multivitamin and calcium with D3. My vitamin D levels have now increased to normal but I'm not due for a Dexascan until 2 years have passed. | F | 51 | 6 months 70 mg 1X W | 11/23/2010 | 5 | osteoporosis | occasional mild flu like symptoms | Normal bone scan after 2 years. I'm a retired RN. I find most doctors are knowledgeable and well intentioned. The key is to find a doctor you trust. After 40+ years of nursing I depend on the extensive knowledge of a good M.D. to point me in the right direction and to interpret the copious studies out there for me.I find the frequent mistrust of doctors to be very sad as it does get in the way of good medical care for people. I know the many years of study they put in and I would only trust my very valuable health(and life) to a good doctor-not to my own opinion or that of friends or family. After all we have only one life so let us have the most expert person care for us -and that is a competent doctor. Others may (and will) disagree but as I say this is speaking from 40+ years working as a critical care nurse in many large teaching and private hospitals. You owe it to yourself to get the most accurate advice possible. | F | 69 | 4 years 70mg 1X W | 7/11/2010 | 5 | diagnosis of osteopenia | None | Thrilled with results. When I began, I had hoped, at the least, to prevent more bone loss. My spine has gone from borderline osteoporosis to being in the normal range; there has been annual improvement in my hip. The numbers for the femoral neck bone, though, have not been as consistent. I do weight bearing exercises daily and continue to take daily calcium and Vitamin D supplements, in addition to fish oil. | F | 62 | 5 years 70 + D 1X W | 4/26/2010 | 5 | osteopina at age 50 | NONE, yet. | Supposed to make bone marrow inhospitable to breast cancer cells. | F | 66 | 16 years 75 1X W | 3/9/2010 | 5 | Osteopenia | No side effects | I started taking Foxomax(first once a day and then once a week) more than 5 yrs ago due to the diagnosis of osteopenia. My first scan, after taking, it showed increased bone mass and it has pretty much remained consistent. I am now off the drug, per my doctor, as you are only supposed to take it for so many years. I had no side effects, whatsoever and it worked for me. | F | 60 | 1X O | 4/14/2010 | 5 | I have osteoporisus | I have experienced no side effects. I take it on Sunday morning before I start getting ready for church and by the time we get to buy coffee it has been at least an hour. One time I drank coffee within 30 minutes and had a little indigestion. | I have been taking fosamax for over 5 years and I am real particular that I do not drink coffee for at least an hour, maybe a little more. It has taken my hip pain away and I have no other pain. I am very active and have no other medical problems, so I feel very fortunate. I think if you are very careful to take it exactly like it says with plenty of water and not eat or drink or lay back down for 30 minutes, you will do fine taking it. I recommend it for all these reasons above. If they change, then I will stop taking it. | F | 71 | 5 days | 8/17/2006 | 5 | Osteoporosis | Heart Attack Symptoms/Hospitalized | STOP TAKING FOSAMAX OR ACTONEL & READ THE #1 RATINGS BEFORE YOU READ THE #5 RATINGS...I WOULD BET MERCK WROTE THE 5'S - SEE FOR YOURSELF & SCROLL DOWN TO THE #1'S | F | 62 | 6 weeks | 7/29/2006 | 5 | Signs of osteopenia | None. Fosamax was prescribed because my bone density showed a weakness in one area and was considered osteopenic. | My bone density has improved and shows all areas to be in the normal range now. My doctor recommended that I go off the drug for a year because of the possible side effects and then reevaluate a year from now. | F | 66 | 4 years | 9/14/2006 | 5 | osteopenia | none that I can ascribe to Foxamax | Took this for almost 5 years. My bone density stayed about the same at first, but in this last test it is now up quite a bit and in the NORMAL range - hooray - I also excercise a lot and take calcium (citrate and carbonate, plus a regulated amount of vitamin D in winter and a regulated amount of magnesium and a stool softener, no caffeine). I've worked hard at this and am very conscientious (consciencious??). My Dr. believes there is no reduction in bone breakage past the five year mark on this drug. I am going off and happy. | F | 57 | 4.9 years | 10/30/2006 | 5 | osteopena | I have been taking Fosamax for 1 year. The 1st pill I took I had severe vertigo for about 2hrs. The 2nd pill I took I had severe stomach cramps, especially at night, after the 6th day they stopped & I have not had any stomach cramps since. occasionaly I will have heartburn. No other symptoms. I have had problems with both of my hips for years (think it's arthritis), however, have had no pain in my hips since taking Fosamax. | although I have not had any major side effects, I am willing to put-up with the side effects, unless they are life threating. My sister at the age of 56, got into her bathtub one day, and her hip completely collapsed into itself. After having her hip replaced it was determined that she has severe osteoporosis. She had no idea she had osteo. She took Fosamax for a year, her hip had improved, but her spine was worse, so her doctor switched her to actinel. She has not had any side effects from either one. My mother who is 82 has bone loss and has been taking Fosamax for 2yrs. and has had no side effects. I talked to my doctor & my sister talked to her doctor about the jaw problems & they both said there was a problem there before these people started using fosamax. My doctor said there has been very few cases of the jaw problem. Much rather put up with the minor side effects than not be able to walk. | F | 60 | 1 years | 11/2/2006 | 5 | Bone loss | None | Bone loss has been abated. Have excellent growth...75%. Will soon be done. | F | 71 | 1.5 years | 10/30/2004 | 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 | 5 | osteoporosis | Great improvement!! | I can't say enough good about Fosamax. I had serious osteoporosis about 10 years ago when I started taking it (due to very early hysterectomy and medications)and the bone loss has slowly but completely been replaced. I love the stuff!! | F | 63 | 10 years | 2/3/2008 | 5 | Severe Osteoporosis | I have mild joint pain, but it is impossible to say that is from the Fosamax. I attribute it to the aging process and my strenuous exercise. I do need annual upper endoscopy because of a family history of cancer and it does show mild esophogeal erosions, so now I take Prilosec as a protectant. | I was diagnosed with severe osteoporosis in my forties, after ovarian cancer surgery (and, thus, instant menopause, with loss of hormones) and chemotherapy. The Fosamax has made an unbelievable improvement in my bones and I no longer have osteoporosis, but only some osteopenia. I wonder if there could be other reasons all these women experience such problems? I am afraid NOT to continue taking it! | F | 56 | 13 years | 11/5/2008 | 5 | Osteoporosis | None | I have taken the daily for 14 years and I am in good health and look much younger than my age. I am on tennis teams, swim every day, walk, and ride my bike several times a week. My teeth are excellent. My bone density tests each time have shown improvement to the extent I was able to stop Fosamax two weeks ago. I will get another bone density in two years and if I back track I will start it up again. | F | 69 | 14 years | 11/9/2008 | 5 | bone loss | None | I'm very good at following the directions for Fosamax. I drink at least 2 1/2 cups of water with it and wait a good 30 minutes before doing anything or taking anything else. I am surprised though that the doctor hasn't recommended another bone density test since I started taking it to see if it is working. | F | 61 | 4 days | 1/5/2009 | 5 | osteopenia | none | F | 53 | 8 months | 12/1/2008 | 5 | osteopenia | None | With 18 months of starting Fosamax my bone density had improved almost into the normal range. At this time, my doctor is considering a Fosamax 'holiday' due to side effects of long-term use involving the stomach and esophagus. | F | 59 | 11 years | 1/27/2009 | 5 | Osteoporosis | No bad side effects to date. | Very pleased with how the 70-mg once-a-week dose temporarily helps my constant low back pain and shooting leg pain from herniated disk. Was diagnosed with osteopenia at about age 48, then several years later on subsequent bone mineral density test was diagnosed with osteoporosis. It was at that point that I was prescribed Fosamax and have been on it for about 2-1/2 years. Don't know yet how effective it has been at reversing bone disease, and hope that next BMD will show improvement as there is a family history of osteoporosis and related problems, but the relief I get from my chronic back pain is wonderful! Too bad it doesn't last longer. I take omeprazole daily for GERD and hiatal hernia so possibly this is helping to prevent esophageal problems on this medication. | F | 57 | 2.5 years | 2/21/2009 | 5 | extreme bone density | A lot of leg cramping and stiffness, especially hips and legs. | I was told 8 years ago by gyn that if I didn't take Foxamax I would end up in wheelchair. I had a very bad car accident and all bones were broken 15 years ago. I did everything I was told, I exercise and eat right but think I will stop taking the drug after reading the comments. I never thought the drug was causing the other pains. | F | 60 | 8 years | 4/8/2005 | 5 | osteoporosis | I used the 5 rating so you all will see this. My first rating is buried somewhere - it was a 2. See an endocrinologist and have your parathyroid checked. Go to www.parathyroid.com. You will learn so much and posiblly find the cure, not a band aid for the problem of osteoporosis. I did. | F | 51 | 10 years | 10/2/2006 | 5 | oestoeporosi | nauseated always feeling tired, joint pain everywhere ao much so it was hard to get up in the mornings. Told my doctor for years she kept saying no bad side effects known | F | 47 | 10 years | 7/25/2008 | 5 | Low Bone Density Results/Osteopenia | I have not had any side effects. | Fosamax has stopped my bone loss, it did not progress any further until I took Arimidex (after-cancer treatment) for 6 months, which resulted in lower bone density results after my last Dexascan recently. Have since stopped the Arimidex and will discuss how to proceed with my doctor. | F | 68 | 6 years | 6/28/2009 | 5 | osteopenia from aging and predisone | None during the 7 years of taking once /week- I always drink a full glass of water with pill and walk around during the 30 mins before eating | has resulted in "significant" improvement in osteopenia also take 1,000 mg of calcium and Vit D other days of week | F | 66 | 7 years | 7/15/2009 | 5 | mild to moderate bone loss | None, unless I forget and eat something in the half-hour after I take it. | When I had my first bone scan at age 48, my bones were fine. At 50, I had mild to moderate bone loss in both hips. Started Fosamax. At 53, I had very mild bone loss in one hip. I am still taking it and plan to take it forever--my mother and both grandmothers had terrible osteoporosis, both grandmothers broke hips. I ride horses and have no desire to see my bones shatter. I think it's a great drug for people who can tolerate it. I don't know where I'd be today without it. | F | 55 | 5 years | 11/7/2009 | 5 | osteopenia | Recently I am getting gastric side effects and am considering stopping and continuing on with calcium, vit d, vit k, boron, managanese, copper, zinc, magnesium, and silicon because they build bone. I recommend doing these while taking fosamax too. | However, this medication has helped me tremendously. I had so much spine pain I was unable to do many things for years and I was getting worse. I now can go to the gym twice a week and can actually use the upper body weights and machines - something I could not do even though I'd try. If you are having chronic pain without taking it and find out you have low bone density, I would recommend trying it. I had to sleep sitting up -couldn't lay down- and the bones in the back of my head hurt to even talk before taking fosamax. The pain gradually lessened over time. I now sleep flat in my bed-couldn't do that for 7 years! I am much more active than I was the 10 years prior to taking it. | F | 46 | 1 years | 12/10/2009 | 4 | osteopenia | no side effects | F | 57 | 5 years 35 mg 1X W | 8/18/2014 | 4 | Osteoporosis from cancer drugs | I have not had anything that I could put down to side effects. | I have been prescribed this drug to help the restoring of my bones. Osteoporosis due to cancer drugs. In a year I will be able to see if this drug has done its job through a bone density scan. At the moment my bones are like a 70yr old. | F | 52 | 4 months 70mg 1X W | 2/25/2015 | 4 | osteopenia | None that I can recall. I was on it about 6 months, then my insurance deductible allowed Evista, so I switched only because Evista is said to help prevent breast cancer. | F | 58 | 6 months | 7/30/2009 | 4 | Osteopenic and taking femara | Hardly any gastric effect. Some jaw pain on one side that my dentist does not associate with Fosamax - I have had a lot of work on that side too and have a history of TMJ - but I am watching this closely. | I am on the once-weekly dose of the generic form of this drug along with a daily Femara. After a year, my bone density had gone from osteopenic to normal. I drink a 16-oz glass of water and am careful about sitting upright and not eating for 30-45 minutes. The dentist did suggest that I might not need to take Fosamax continuously for the entire five years I am on Femara and I will discuss this with the oncologist. | F | 67 | 19 months | 8/14/2009 | 4 | severe osteoporosis | extreme muscle pain all over /put on Viox/then mobic /gastro problems/gall bladder out/HAVE BEEN ON FOSAMAX FOR 3 YEARS AFTER GETTING UTERINE CANCER FROM TOO MUCH ESTROGEN/TESTOSTERONE IMPLANTS/BONES WERE SATISFACTORY FOR MY AGE SO WAS TOLD TO CEASE TAKING IT ..WAS TOLD BY MY ENOCRINOLOGIST IT WILL STAY IN MY SYSTEM FOR 11 YEARS | HAVE WEEKLY MASSAGE /GO TO A NATUROPATH FOR MAGNESIUM AND OTHER MINERALS ..TRY TO HOLIDAY IN THE HEAT TO LOOSEN MUSCLES /COLD WEATHER KILLS/ TOO MANY COMPLAINTS /TOO MANY PAINS /STUFF STILL IN MY SYSTEM | F | 66 | 3 years | 8/18/2009 | 4 | osteopenia/mild | None | have taken fosamax for two years now and no noticeable symptoms but am aware of the potential side effects | F | 50 | 2 years | 9/14/2009 | 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 | 4 | osteopenia | I currently take 35 mg. once a week. I have not had any side effects. Bone density scans show that I am still in the osteopenia stage after 4 years of fosamax. I may need to increase dosage to 70 mg. once a week if my next scan doesn't show improvement. | F | 52 | 4 years | 4/14/2003 | 4 | DEXA Scan -2.5 | I had heartburn/reflux for a few years before starting Fosamax. I quit coffee all together for the GIRD. I was on 70mg Fosamax for a year and complained about 2 days of GIRD with every dose, despite changing my diet and a proton pump inhibitor (acid pump plugger)Now I'm on Actonel, 35mg. Same molecule, but 50% lower dose, Less GIRD. No new DEXA yet and its two years. | I had to find a female GYN before I could get a DEXA scan. I challenged my doc about why take this heartburn provolker, then he showed me the graph about just what -2.5 means. I started periods when I was 10 and stopped when I was 45. The early start and early stop is a bone loss risk factor. | F | 50 | 2 years | 12/5/2006 |