Why AREDIA* (Pamidronate disodium ) is Prescribed for Patients*

Patient opinion of AREDIA: somewhat satisfied (average rating score: 2.60)

(based on 15 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )

Top 10 Reasons for taking** AREDIA
(reported on Ask a Patient)

  Reason # of Ask a Patient Reviews
1Osteoporosis*3
2Breast cancer metastatic*2
3Multiple myeloma*1

*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.

Top 20 Side Effects of AREDIA **
(reported on Ask a Patient)

  Side Effect # of Ask a Patient Reviews
1Pain*4
2Bone pain4
3Nausea4
4Pyrexia4
5Fatigue*3
6Somnolence3
7Myalgia2
8Influenza like illness2
9Headache2
10Arthralgia2
11Memory impairment1
12Joint stiffness1
13Bone neoplasm1
14Dyskinesia1
15Restless legs syndrome1
16Musculoskeletal stiffness1
17Drug ineffective1
18Oral disorder1
19Chest pain1
20Burning sensation1

*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.

Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for AREDIA

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* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Pamidronate disodium (Apd, Pamidronic acid, Pamidronate, Pamidronate disodium, Disodium pamidronate, Aredia)

**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com