Drug Ratings for ACTONELAverage Rating: 1.4 (1356 Ratings)
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ACTONEL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
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| 2 | Osteosporisis | legs pulsating, tingling, headaches, dizzyness. Thought I was imagining this at first. Then wondered if I had a mini-stroke. Finally realized it is the Medication. | F | 61 | 3 months 150 1X M | 2/14/2010 | 2 | Osteoporosis | Horrible indigestion, bloating, burping, stomach, chest and neck pains. Foot started cramping this week. I tried Fosamax previously and had horrible muscle pain and spasms with it so I figured I would have something similar because it is in the same drug family. At the time that medicine was new and I was told that was not a side effect (that has changed now!) Instead my symptoms are different but I cannot continue. I feel horrible indigestion every time I eat and stomach pain and discomfort even when I don't eat. | I was hoping it would work for me because I am not very old. But I can't continue feeling like this. It took quite awhile to set in but I am sure all of this is from the Actenol. | F | 48 | 7 weeks 35 mg 1X W | 2/9/2010 | 1 | osteoporosis | This medicine is horrible. The first time I took it I assumed I had the most awful flu in my life, but the second time I realized it was from the medicine. I had vomiting, fever, chills to the point of shaking, full body aches. This medicine should be taken off the market. | Please warn women not to take this medicine. There must be a better way to protect our bones than to suffer this way. | F | 53 | 2 months 1X M | 2/8/2010 | 1 | Osteoperosis | I took my 1st 150mg dose 5:30am, didn't notice any symptoms all day. At 10:20 pm woke with really bad cramp in my right leg, just above my ankle - weird place and I never have leg cramps. 5 mins. later diarrhea and extreme cold sweats - felt like I was fainting - ringing in head - complete loss of control of movement. Not sure how long I was in the bathroom floor, but finally was able to get back to bed - fever/chills and continued pain in leg for hours. I called my Dr. next morning and response was that this should not be side effect of Actonel and to callback next day if I still didn't feel well. I did go to work, but ended up going home and slept most of that day. I didn't have any pain, just really weak and felt weird. The 2nd day I went to work even though I noticed 1st thing heart racing, just feeling like I'm not getting enough oxygen. Ended up going back home and back to bed. So far I have spent the entire weekend, not sure if I am going to have a heart attack. Heart racing and | I normally do not take any prescription drugs - I sure made a mistake with this one. I will look for Calcium/Vitamin D and exercise plan. DO NOT take this drug!! | F | 49 | 4 days 150mg 1X D | 2/7/2010 | 1 | 0steopenia | severe chills and body aches, could not get warm; took as directed that morning, by the evening I was unusually tired but didn't think much of it until I awoke with the chills and body aches....writhing and moaning, it was horrible...going on the third day, but am still sick, but not as bad. Cannot eat anything, still have a bad headache...still in bed and I am rarely sick. I have never had a reaction like this before to a medicine. | Side effects are horrible, I will be in to see doc. on Monday...I bet they take this one off the market... | F | 51 | 1 times 150 1X M | 2/6/2010 | 1 | osteopenia | As recommended, I put aside a day to take the medicine, expecting some stomach irritation/side effects. I did everything prescribed and after a few hours felt well enough to go to breakfast with husband. Started to feel a little woozy/achy/flu-like by late afternoon. Eventually discomfort was generalized - very achy shoulders/lower back/tail bone/hips and flank. By midnight I was in pain and felt like h@ll. Took 4 Motrin and used heating pads. By the next a.m. my left flank was so painful, could not stand up straight and I felt so badly I went to the doctor. I jumped when he touched my flank, so it was thought that I had a kidney issue, but ALL URINE & BLOOD TESTS WERE NORMAL. Since my symptoms came on so soon after taking Actonel, it was determined I would not take it again. Took percocet for 2 days until pain went away. I have a high pain tolerance level and am not exaggerating side effects. We will have to find another medication ~ or else maybe just rely on Vit D, Viacti | If you feel pain, don't suffer! Unfortunately side effects are sometimes worse than the ailment itself. | F | 43 | 1 days 1X M | 2/6/2010 | 2 | Mild osteoporosis | approx. 12 hrs after taking first dose ( 150mg ) Actonel developed flu-like symptoms - chills, fatigue, headache,fever and severe neck, chest and back pain- had difficulty taking a deep breath. 48 hrs later symptoms decreased but still very tired (usually very energetic) and still have muscle aches - not sure I will take a second dose- will discuss with Dr. | F | 62 | 1 days | 2/3/2010 | 1 | Osteoperosis | severe muscle pain, diarrhea, dizziness, neck pain, back pain,chills, trouble swollowing. | This drug is awful. They need to take it off the market. The pain is unbeliveable. | F | 62 | 1 times | 2/2/2010 | 2 | for osteoperosis | aches & pains & bad depressions, has anyone else suffered from depression. I take 1 a month. melon | F | 67 | 5 months | 1/31/2010 | 1 | Osteopenia | I recorded some of my side effects earlier, after one dose of Actonel 150mg, a once a month dose. I had no idea more side effects were to follow. I didn't think I could possibly feel worse than I already did with the severe diarrhea and stomach symptoms that encompassed my entire GI tract. | Besides uncontrollable diarrhea, horrible doubling-over GI pain which was constant, new acid reflux and total fatigue, I developed a fever and chills, followed by the inability to move my hands, especially my right hand. My right fingers would not touch the palm of my hand even with painful trying. My ankle hurt and my hands throbbed. After 2 weeks just when I thought most symptoms had disappeared, the diarrhea, bloating, and stomach pains reappeared. I will never take dose #2 and hope I live through the last two weeks of this dose. This drug does not belong on the market. | F | 64 | 1 days | 1/31/2010 | 1 | osteopenia | Please note, I entered took meds Sept & Oct-I am Female. | F | 60 | 2 months | 1/27/2010 | 1 | ostopenia | I wrote about my side effects in November. I took Actonel 150 mg in September & October and never was so sick in my life. Joint , muscle, bone pain plus many other symptoms. I have been in PT for 2 months now and am beginning to feel better. Not 100% but better. My day begins with stretching and ends the same way. I go in the sauna at my gym and stretch. I once again have the use of my arms and can hold weight in my hands. I went from being very active and fit to a cripple. Slowly I am getting my life back. I now only take calcium and supplements, We need to get a class action suit going against P&G. They take healthy women and destroy them. i hope we all get our lives back eventually. | M | 60 | 2 months | 1/25/2010 | 1 | osteopenia | Took my first monthly dose of 150 mg on Dec 21, 2009. Eight hours later, the chills were uncontrollable. After two days of 103 degree temps, the worst bone and muscle pain imaginable, nausea, extreme headache, I went to the doctor who gave me tamiflu, even though the flu test was negative. I was back to normal in about 4 days. On Jan. 21, 2010, I took the 2nd dose. Eight hours later, the exact same symptoms occured. As soon as I stopped vomiting long enough to look online, I realized the problem was the Actonel. I am feeling some better now, but not normal. My lower back feels like the bones are grating on each other with every move I make. During the past month, I have been to two different doctors for joint swelling and pain, have had about 15 blood tests and have an appointment with a rheumatologist next week. My ankles hurt so badly that I can hardly bear any weight on them. | I will be calling my internist in the morning and giving her a piece of my mind. How can she prescribe a drug and not realize that it is poison? It is unbelievable that the FDA can consider this a safe drug! I took one dose and developed all of these joint problems. I don't want to even think about what is going to happen now that I've taken another dose! I would like to sue the manufacturer! | F | 44 | 2 months | 1/24/2010 | 1 | osteopenia | Horrible deep torso pain lasting 5 days, and tapering off by the 5th day, bloat, severe flu-like illness, shaking, wake up clammy, sweatty, and run to the bathroom to vomit 5 or 6 times after sudden nausea. | I can't beleive these pills ever passed inspection, and I wished I had seen this website before taking them. I was taking the 150 mg dose, and thought by the 3rd month the side effects would not be evident, but they got worse. Will never take another one. | F | 44 | 3 months | 1/23/2010 | 1 | Ostopenia | After a while, sever elbow, hand joints, shoulder, knee pain, clinching of jaw, & hoarseness. Have just connected it to Actonel--after 4 months of PT! | At first I had no symptoms. Was not consistently taking medication, then decided I needed to get serious and take it on a regular schedule (35 mg weekly). Early in October of 2009, got what I thought was the flu, in bed for 5 days, energy has never returned. Then developed sever right elbow pain running down to fingers, moved into right shoulder. Had nerve conduction test, x-rays--surgery suggested -- I didn't want sugery--4 months in PT. Now pain is in left elbow & hand, along with both knees. Have been trying to figure out what is going on with my "joints" and now hoarseness has started (about 1 month). Also in October 2009 I started clinching my jaw, and wake up every morning with jaw clinched tight--chipped one tooth and had to have it repaired. Did not have this symptom before either. Have also had fatigue for about a year. Have had very bad nights unable to sleep because of pain. Been going on for months. I was never aware of any of the different symonths associated with Actonel except stomach upset and acid reflux. Through the painful nights I kept asking myself, "what is happening to my body, I don't understand this." I will not take another dose, and will call my OBGYN on Monday. For pain I have been using 800 mg Ibuprofen 2 times a day, Tylenol #3 with codine PRN, and muscle relaxers PRN-- PRN equals daily! | F | 53 | 1.5 years | 1/23/2010 | 1 | diagnosed with osteopenia | Severe joint pain!It has been a terrible experience. I can barely go up and down stairs and do my normal daily routine. I had been taking the weekly pill for about 6 months with no problem, then started taking the monthly pill. Within 3 months, on the monthly pill, this has occurred. My knees are hurting and burning, my left shoulder, thighs, and back are also aching. | I would never recommend this pill to anyone. Regular over the counter pain medicine does NOT WORK. How long will this last?? | F | 64 | 10 months | 1/21/2010 | 1 | Ostopenia | Horrible stomach pains, bloating, uncontrollable diarrhea--and this is the 5th day after 150mg of Actonel. I am miserable all over, have a headache, neck ache and my stomach NEVER feels better regardless of what I take to help it. If these side effects last much longer I will be severely dehydrated. Miserable drug and i believe in medicine--I am a registered Pharmacist. | F | 64 | 5 days | 1/20/2010 | 1 | Osteopenia | I took for nearly 3 yrs and had significant pain & terrible muscle cramps most of that time. I, nor my doctor connected my problems to the Actonel. I stopped taking 2 1/2 yrs ago but by then I had serious central nervous system problems...like MS or Parkinson's...still undetermined. I had no problems at all before starting the Actonel! I improved in some ways after stopping the Actonel. The drug imbeds in the bone and is constantly re-released into the system for 10 yrs or more!! It's as if you're still taking it. | A lady sent in a comment to this site and said she, too, had taken Actonel about 3 yrs and that she has now been diagnosed with dystonia. I have just been told by my neurologist that I, too, have dystonia...cause still unknown. Dystonia is very uncommon. If you see this, email me. | F | 55 | 30 months | 1/19/2010 | 1 | osteoporosis | After one dose of monthly Actonel I have horrific chest pain that goes into my back. It is like a super spasm and it hurts to breath. I know for a fact it is Actonel because I tried to take the daily dose several years back and it did the same thing. After a few days it was gone, I discontinued of course. I have been afraid to try but gave in yesterday,1/18/2010. By 6am this morning,1/19/2010 the pain was there. I don't know how long this will stay in my system. I should have known better after taking Chantix with now life long effects. | Please don't take this medication. You do not want this pain. How can it still be out there with such horrible stories? | F | 54 | 1 days | 1/19/2010 | 1 | make my bones stronger | Leg Cramps& bone loss in my teeth | Will not take this drug again | F | 74 | 6 months | 1/18/2010 | 1 | Osteopenia | Took 3rd (may have been 4th) dose Jan.1, 2010. On Monday (Jan. 4th) about 2 am awoke with severe abdominal pain & nausea. I thought I was getting a stomach virus. Hours later when no vomiting or diarrhea started I knew something else was wrong. Started to go to ER but called my family doctor instead. Ended up having a CT scan w/infusion and nuclear medicine scan to rule out gall bladder problem. This of course was not the problem. Scans only showed reflux...have never known reflux alone to cause severe pain. I have never had a stomach problem in the past. The P.A. at my family doctor said my symptoms were not likely to have been caused by Actonel even though I told her I had noticed some stabbing pain in my stomach since beginning the medication. The P.A. still did not advise me to discontinue use. Every month since beginning med. I have had stomach pain, low back pain and overall joint pain. I am a healthy 51 year old with no symptoms from the osteopenia. I am still suff | I feel this is a very dangerous drug and should be taken off the market. It is very scary to think something like this can be on the market. | F | 51 | 4 months | 1/18/2010 | 1 | osteopenia | Leg/Foot cramps. Pulsations in muscles in legs and arms. Some jaw pain and a infrequent eye pain. | I have been on Actonel since July 2009. The worse side effects I've noticed are extreme muscle pulsations in my legs, which feels like something jumping around in my leg. The pulsations in my arms are causing my hands to shake. Has anyone had these type of pulsations or shaking? | F | 59 | 6 months | 1/17/2010 | 1 | early signs of OSTEO | extreme joint pain, headache, ringing in the ears, severe stomach pains, back pains, loss of appetite and tiredness. | I started this drug on 1/14/2010...I was given the 150mg dosage. I had 4 kids in a 8 year span and breastfeed each for over a 1 1/2. | F | 39 | 1 months | 1/16/2010 | 1 | doctor prescribed | After researching Osteoporosis medicines, I decided to go on my own and am taking womens vitamins, extra calcium, vitamin D, fish oil and exercise is important. Herbs are a great choice too, (horsetail tea or capsules are great for building bones), and other herbs. | F | 55 | 0 days | 1/15/2010 | 1 | osteoporosis | I, myself didn't have apparent side effects after taking weekly Actonel for about 8 months. My brother who is a dentist advised me not to take it as it can cause devestating jaw bone loss with teeth falling out. He will not treat anyone who comes into his office who has taken Actonel or the similar drugs for osteoporosis, but refers them to a specialist. That advice was good enough for me to stop taking it. | I also told a friend about my brothers advice and she stopped taking it as well. Please don't take this drug or others in the same category. | F | 68 | 8 months | 1/15/2010 | 1 | diagnosed with osteopenia | Severe muscle, bone, & joint pain | I was the teacher who submitted an entry back in September of 2009. I took ONE one-mo. Actonel pill back on July 11, 2009, & I am still suffering from pain. I am back to teaching, so the pain is lessening, but I cannot believe that 6 mos. after taking one such pill I am STILL experiencing constant pain! I was just weaned off of Opana, a narcotic pain killer, & am now adjusting to a new pain med., Ultram ER. It is not nearly as effective as the Opana, but at least it is not addictive. I am informing everyone I know about this debilitating drug "reaction", & am happy to report my doctor's office will no longer be offering the one-mo. dose of any osteoporosis medication. | F | 52 | 6 months | 1/14/2010 | 1 | bone density test | i first added my comments nov. 25 after being hospitalized for after effects from one 150 mg dose of actonel. i had every symptom all of you had plus a few you did not. i still do not feel as well as i did before the drug and i am so angry at p and g for their part in this and the doctors that fail to accept the fact that all of the suffering we have had to endure is totally due to this awful drug. my doctor said he had never heard of any negative effects that anyone has suffered because of taking this drug. that is just b.s. how many of your doctors said they were not aware of negative effects? just who is going to take the blame for possibly killing someone someday with actonel? am i right? | keep the comments coming to help others to not take the second dose if the first one made them so sick. tell everyone about this helpful website. | M | 65 | 1 days | 1/9/2010 | 1 | osteopenia | joint pain, muscle pain, vomiting, lite headed, headache | OMG, if it feels like you have been poisoned you probably have! I will not ever take this again. One dose made me so ill I could not get out of bed or eat or drink. | F | 59 | 1 months | 1/5/2010 | 1 | bone density test | Every bone & joint ached, lost dexterity in hands, chills... but this is only the third day since I took the medicine! | DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG. Go walk around the block, have a calcium chew, and stay as far from Actonel as possible! | F | 58 | 1 days | 1/3/2010 | 2 | to compliment Femara | Hip pain, shoulder pain, constant reflux, soft bowels. I have to take it for 5 years since breat ca 2008. I am hopeful that It really will help because I can't stand the thought of taking it and feeling a lot of aches and pains for no reason. | Every Sunday morning when I take it I have such negative feelings about it. I guess I shouldn't but I can't help it. | F | 60 | 1 years | 1/1/2010 | 1 | doctor recommended | By the third day after taking my first dose of Actonel, I had stomach craps and thought I might have an ulcer . Felt like a knife in my stomach. Felt sick to my stomach and had a dull headache with mild diarreha (sp?) . Hope this goes away soon. Will Not take it again. Glad to find this sight. | F | 58 | 7 days | 1/1/2010 | 1 | osteoporosis | Hip, hand, ankle, feet and knee pain. Now I have developed swollen feet and bruising 1 day after taking actenol, it has now been 12 days since and the problem still exists. Usually after 2 weeks of taking this medication I feel a little better, but then I take it again (once a month 150mg) and it starts all over. | I have been taking this medication for 9 months, the first time I couldn't get out of bed for a week. I stopped taking it the next month and I felt great (like my old self). Doctor advised I should continue taking actenol and I may have to take it for 5 years. It sounds like the hormone therapy syndrome and we all know how that turned out. I do have the greatest Dr. and I am afraid that if I don't take the medication he will no longer see me. I agree this drug should be taken off the market and it may also be necessary to start a class action. The healthcare industry may not be able to prove that these drugs are helpful because they have not been available for very long. | F | 62 | 9 months | 12/28/2009 | 1 | osteopenia | i was first prescribed boniva monthly by my gyn. the nausea was extreme. was then switched to actonel weekly. no nausea, so i began my regular weekly dosage. after a few months, i now experience back and shoulder pain, as well as piercing pain in my jaw. also reflux and spasms of the esophagus. i thank god that i have a wonderful primary physician who told me to discontinue use of the drug after i described my symptoms. | F | 56 | 3 months | 12/28/2009 | 1 | osteopena | severe jaw pain and bone pain...my gums,teeth and jaw hearts so much... I also have pain in my ankle, toes, legs, fingers | First I took Fosamax, got extremely ill, jaw pain and fever. Stopped for 6 mos. pain stopped, then tried actonel, no side effects for a while,then began again with severe jaw pain and bone pain. I have stopped taking actonel. I hope there is no irreparable damage done to my bones and jaw... | F | 48 | 6 months | 12/26/2009 | 1 | osteoporosis & osteopenia | Took my first monthly dose at 7:45 am 12/15/09 as directed. Things seemed to be going fine until around 3:00 am 12/16/09. I had horrible chills and a really bad stomach ache. I was so cold and my stomach hurt so bad. This morning I have a fever of 100.8 but my stomach has stopped hurting. | After reading the other comments I'm not sure if I'll continue taking Actonel. | F | 61 | 1 days | 12/16/2009 | 3 | osteoporosis both hips | Took it yesterday A.M. for 1st. time. Felt no side affects. During the night I had moderate back pain and some chest pains. It is still a little sore but getting better as the day wears on. | Reading all these negative comments has really scared me. I will definetly keep this in mind next month. I really don't need any additional teeth problems on top of everything else | F | 52 | 1 days | 12/13/2009 | 2 | osteoporosus | Took the drug for the first time Thurs Dec 10, 2009. Today is Sat Dec 12 and I still dont feel well. Have had diarrhea, stomach ache, low grade headache, muscle pain and very bad chills the first 2 days. I am hoping my body will adjust to this medication. We will see next month when I will try again. | F | 62 | 3 days | 12/12/2009 | 1 | Osteoporosis | ALL side-effects! Headache,GI upset,joint pain, bone pain, diarrhea,stiffness,eye pain,muscle pain | Only took 1 dose 150mg on Sunday,Dec 9,2009. Followed instructions. Took early in AM with a lot of water. Felt fine the first day. All side effects have been happening since. Thank God the explosive diarrhea happened right before I left for work because I had to take another shower. It's been 6 days and I hope this all starts to dissipate. I WILL NOT TAKE ACTONEL AGAIN! | F | 52 | 1 days | 12/12/2009 | 2 | Osteoporosis | Severe joint and muscle pain that resolves when I skip the weekly dose and returns 3 days after taking weekly dose. | Few problems on the drug for about 2 years but no change in my T scores either. Take meds to protect stomach evening before taking my weekly dosage since I have GERD. Pain in joints and muscles is quite bad. Headache is mild but ever present. | F | 61 | 2 years | 12/11/2009 | 5 | Took Actonel 11/0509, 150Mg. for the first time. About 10PM Sat evening started having upper stomach pain. Dull, aching and then becoming sharp. Did not know what was going on. It is now Tuesday and the pains are lessening. The pains brought on nausea but not actually vomitting. One bout of loose bowels. I have read other comments and I kind of fit some, but not most. Both the Primary and Rheumatologist are reluctant to say they are Actonel related. I was fine prior to taking meds and I would like to know when I will fine again? I have no flu like symptoms, no fever, no coughing, so we cannot classify this a virus and neither doctor wants to see me. They said taking the 2nd dose next month will prove if pain is due to Actonel. I will just have to wait and see, but neither doctor gave me an answer as to how to deal with pain and discomfort now. I have been 90% bedridden since Sat at 9 AM. | F | 68 | 1 days | 12/8/2009 | 5 | Low Bone Density | My below information has one piece of incorrection information. I have not taken Actonel for one year, I have only taken one monthly does | F | 51 | 1 days | 12/7/2009 | 1 | Brderline Osteoporosis | Was given (3) 1 mo 150 mg tablets last April by my primary care Dr. but didn't take any until November 1, 2009. Suddenly started aching all over, shooting pains and severe, sharp joint and muscle pain in arms, hands, legs, feet, neck, whole body! I felt like I have aged 20 years in one month! Normally very active, flexible and agile but can barely stand after sitting a short while. Was very confused by all the problems I was having until I read the side effects before taking the Dec. dosage. Am I ever glad I did because a light bulb went off and I instantly knew I had the answer to this rapid deterioration taking place in my body. | I wonder how long it will take to get out of my system? Is there any antidote? Would appreciate any advice available. I'm very angry that a drug with such severe side effects would be approved by the FDA! This is an outrage! I would never recommend Actonel to anyone! | F | 66 | 1 times | 12/7/2009 | 1 | osteoporosis | Saturday afternoon, 5 hours after my first monthly dose - and yes, I followed the instructions exactly - my back and legs were aching terribly. As one who has had 4 major back surgeries, I dismissed this as "normal for me". At 3 am Sunday morning I had to waken my husband because there was not a joint, muscle, or nerve in my body that wasn't screaming and my stomach ached as though vomiting, diarrhea, or both was on the way. I was having violent chills from a 101.4 temperature. Sunday I was in bed all day as my feet and legs wouldn't hold up my weight (110 lbs), This is Monday and I feel as though I've been run over by a truck but at least today I can walk again. | I fear my physician will want me to try another dosage of this stuff. I can't refer to it as medication because I think medication should make you feel better - not like you're on you way to your grave! | M | 54 | 1 days | 12/7/2009 | 1 | Low Bone Density | I took my one and only dose of 150mg of Actonel on Dec 1st. By that evening I was vomiting, diarrhea, severe joint pain in my legs and finally ended with a urinary tract infection with mild bleeding. I have a history of UTIs so I never let my symptoms get to this point. It is now Dec 4th and I feel better but not 100%. My doctor concluded that all of these symptons were related to my UTI and only a coincidence, I disagree | F | 51 | 1 years | 12/4/2009 | 1 | osteopenia | I took Actonel 150 mg 2x Sept. & Oct. After 1st time about 3 days later while I was at the gym I got terrible pain in my arms. Next day had stiff neck & felt achy with joint, muscle & bone pain. Thought it was the flu. Foolishly took 2nd dose following month. I was never so sick in my life. Joint, muscle, bone pain. Couldn't use shoulders/arms, couldn't sleep, nauseous, dizzy, grey color to my skin. Literally could hardly even walk. Have seen PCP 3x (now anemic) and am in physical therapy. It is almost 5 weeks of no drug & am now able to move a little better. Still have shoulder pain & shooting pain in back of legs, especially when I drive. I went from a very fit 60 y/o to an old woman. Can't do many things I use to. This is poison & should be taken off the market. | Having experienced more pain in the past 3 months than I ever had in my entire life I feel that P&G should be ashamed to have a drug like this on the market. I have been fit my entire life & now am suffering from the side effects of this poison. I just hope as time goes by I will get back to normal. I am taking fish oil, chondroitin & MSM. Trying to stretch out & do light exercise to get my muscles to stretch out & get my strenghth back. Have not & will not ever again take a drug. Is there a class action suit against P&G that anyone is aware of? | F | 60 | 2 times | 12/3/2009 | 1 | osteopenia | I broke by wrist in a fall and after a bone density test showed osteopenia was given a sample from my orthopaedic surgeon. I took the first dose on 11/1/09 and on 11/19 was admitted to the hospital with severe chest pain so bad could hardly breath. They could not find anything life threatening after many tests and Ct Scan and Xrays. Kept me overnight and was released next day still having pain in chest even after morphine. Pain subsided after a few days. Orthopaedic Dr swears it wasn't the Actonel that caused it. Took my 2nd dose this morning as directed. Now after reading all these comments and side effects I am afraid of possibly experiencing that severe chest pain again. Primary care Dr seems to think I had an Esophaegeal spasm. But what caused it? Is it the Actonel? | F | 68 | 30 days | 12/2/2009 | 1 | low bone density | See my post of Nov 24 (first time using drug and took 35 mg. dose and experienced severe chills and back pain) | Further to my post of Nov 24, it took a full 5 days before the back pain disappeared. Obviously I won't be taking any more Actonel. I pity the people who took a 150 mg. dose. | M | 61 | 1 days | 12/2/2009 | 1 | osteopenia | 11/20/09 first (only) 150mg dose. Woke up with severe underarm pain 3am 11/21 - subsided through the day but then nausea, burning sensation down entire spine and fatigue slowed me way down. Doing well until early morning on 11/25 - woke in severe pain in right wrist with jolts of pain shooting to my elbow and shoulder, could not turn knob to open door. My right hand folded like a bird claw/clenched and could barely bend fingers. After five hours took extra strength Tylenol at 9am - no relief. By eight in the evening the pain was much more intense and frequent, shots of blinding pain left me in tears. My husband found this site looking for ideas or suggestions - said he was frightened by what he read. I was exhasusted and would fall asleep for 15 or 20 minutes before literally waking up with a shriek - nothing I have ever experienced was this painful. I endured until 3am when my husband begged be again to go to the emergency room. We arrived at 4am and I was immediately given narcotics | I will see my primary care doctor and GYN next week and see what other options they suggest. I am unwilling to risk this type of reaction again. | F | 54 | 8 days | 11/27/2009 | 1 | osteoporosis | Suddenly, after taking this stuff of 6 mons,my bones fee as if millions of pins are sticking into them. My joints hurt. My esophagus is burning. I have no moisture in my body - skin, throat, mouth, eyes all dry. I have a horrid, salty taste in my mouth and I'm tired all the time. This has been going on for 2 months now. | F | 61 | 6 months | 11/27/2009 | 1 | low bone density left hip | took 150 mg. once monthly actonel and with in hours suffered severe stomach cramps along with unbearable joint, muscle and bone pain for two days over the weekend. my husband researched website for other people who have suffered. monday morning 3 am husband called 911 as i passed out cold in the hallway trying to get to the bathroom to vomit. hit my head on the door jam and was out until ambulance arrived. had to have full body cat scan and treatment for symptoms including complete loss of conscious several times unbearable joint, muscle and bone pain could hardly breath, vomiting, and severe abdominal cramps. released yesterday but still feel headache and fatigue along with stomach and abdominal cramping and arm and had pain. when will this end. will never take this drug again. will join any class action lawsuit available. | do not take this drug | F | 65 | 1 times | 11/25/2009 | 1 | low bone density | Took first and only 35 mg dose yesterday AM. Felt fine until about 12 hours later and then started with severe back pain and chills, along with constipation. Didn't sleep that night as every toss or turn elicited a yelp of pain. Chest hurts and slight pain in right side of neck. I'm writing this at 5:00 PM on day 2 and the symptoms have not subsided. I phoned Dr. this AM but haven't heard back. What I'm most interested in now is how long does this drug take to leave my system and restore me to normality? | I just blew $135 on a three month supply, but will be tossing the rest. I will also contact the fda people to let them know that this is not a good drug. | M | 61 | 1 days | 11/24/2009 | 1 | Oteopenia | I started the Actonel 11/23/09, by the afternoon, I had to go lay down and I fell asleep for 2 hrs - this not normal for me! Then during the night, I started with stomach cramps, which in turn started the severe diarrhea. I can not even hold water, as soon as it reaches my stomach~ I am running to the bathroom. I also have a dull head ache and chills. | F | 49 | 1 days | 11/24/2009 | 2 | Ostopenia | Taken it for 5-6 years, with no side effects. Recently am experiencing recurring Urinary tract infections and now some jaw pain. Plan to stop taking it now, after reading all these reviews.I'll stick with calcium and exercise. | F | 62 | 5 years | 11/23/2009 | 1 | Osteopenia | Developed necrotic jawbone and had oral surgery this week to extract two teeth with underlying necrotic tissue. Had been on Actonel once/week for only 5 months before I had a tooth abscess with root canal and crown work done. Always had healthy teeth before. Oral surgeon couldn't even perform the surgery until I had been off the drug 5 months waiting for peptide level to increase (otherwise, wouldn't heal). I can do exercises and take calcium and Vitamin D to try to help my osteopenia, but these teeth can never be replaced. Will try dental implants if possible. My jawbone is dying, and I hope this is reversible. | My jaw bone is dying. Nothing is worth the permanent loss of my teeth and jaw bone tissue after taking Actonel for only twelve months. My surgeon said long term effects are even greater for folks who are on it long term, and he labeled long term as three years. | F | 61 | 12 months | 11/21/2009 | 1 | osteopenia | Terrible pain in my ribs, back, elbows, and neck. Hurts to breathe. | Had to return from a weekend trip because the pain was so bad. I think this was my first and last dose. | F | 62 | 6 days | 11/21/2009 | 1 | osteopenia | acid reflux, stomach pain, muscle pain, lack of former stamina, exhaustion, lethargy, depression, fatigue, insomnia, lack of strength, dry eyes, feeling very old. | an evil drug-how did this drug pass FDA approval? this is an example of the power and greed of pharmaceudical companies and collusion with physicians. There should be a class action lawsuit for those who suffer from the damage. | M | 62 | 2 weeks | 11/19/2009 | 1 | Osteopenia | Stomach pain and upset. This is pretty much gone by Wednesday after taking it Saturday. Extreme pain in my back and knees. I feel like I can hardly walk. | I am concerned about my bone loss but I will never take Actonel again. It is horrible. I do worry about fracturing a hip or soemthing but it is not worth taking this drug when it means living in extreme pain. | F | 52 | 1 months | 11/18/2009 | 1 | Osteopenia | Prescribed the 75 Mg dosage. DAY ONE: Took the first day's dose EXACTLY as prescribed. Hit with a vicious headache later that day, but that was managed with Motrin. Later on, at bedtime, felt achy but didn't think too much about it. (I handle pain VERY well, typically) DAY TWO: Woke up with more pain, but it was still bearable. Took my second dose EXACTLY as prescribed. Two hours later, felt like fire burning through my bones, throughout my ribcage and back. About an hour after that, I felt like I'd been literally hit by a steamroller and my bones felt like they were being crushed from the outside. Then, my right shoulder started feeling extremely weak and began to feel like it was dislocated. Within 4 hours of taking Day 2 of my Actonel pill, I could no longer move my upper body without extreme pain, and couldn't walk anymore. Today (two days later), I'm still in awful pain, but it is lessened and I think it will pass within a few days (I desperately hope). This medication is HORRIBLE | F | 40 | 2 days | 11/17/2009 | 1 | osteo/bone thin post meno | next day after first dose woke up with chills, extreme bone and joint pain, fatigue, headache with a low grade fever thought it was the flu but realized that to hurt this bad i should have been running around a 101 or above fever and i only had a degree over normal | i will not be taking a second monthly dose/will pursue other options/do not recommend this drug as the side affects are awful and i am on my second day of missed work...somewhat better at day 2 but still hurt when i try to move | F | 49 | 1 days | 11/17/2009 | 1 | Bone loss | I took 150mg dose on 11/12 2 hours later had alot of stomach upset then vomitted. Felt better and went to work, 11 hours later, then the flu symptoms hit, I could not get off the couch, had fever, body aches & chlls. 24 hrs later fever broke, then nest day the stomach cramps and diarrhea started. This is 4 days later and has not stopped. Hate to go to far from a bathroom. I am very active person, run marathons, cant do anything with this condition. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICATION | F | 55 | 1 days | 11/16/2009 |