ACTONEL Reviews (RISEDRONATE SODIUM)

Average Rating: 1.4 (1412 Ratings)

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ACTONEL  (RISEDRONATE SODIUM):  Risedronate 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 to help maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Risedronate belongs to a class of medications called bisphosphonates.   FDA Approval Date: 2008-04-22 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 4  osteopenia I had no detectable side effects from once-a-week Actonel. After 4 years, I switched to once-a-month Actonel for convenience. Each time I used the larger pill, I developed flu-like symptoms on the afternoon of the next day. By the afternoon of the following day, I felt ok. After stopping the medication for 6 months, I took another pill. The reaction was faster this time, giving me chills, tremors, and fear of dying during the first night. After two days, stomach is still hurting a bit and I feel feverish. During the period I was taking Actonel, my bone density improved. Looking back, I should have stayed with the 35mg dose to finish what I believed to be the safe period on bisphosphanates, five years. My feeling now is to take my chances on declining bone density. I have two 150mg pills which I will donate to anyone who is satisfied with their once-a-month Actonel. M 76 4.5 years
1X W
11/30/2010
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 1  osteopenia Significant pain primarily in my knees, legs and hips. Sometimes I can barely walk or get out of a chair. The discomfort is interrupting my sleep. Second pill was October 27 - over a month ago and no abatement of symptoms. Dr.'s office said side effects should just have been a few days. Will let them know about this website. No more Actonel for me. F 55 2 months
150 1X M
11/29/2010
 1  Diagnosed Osteopenia One and half days after taking Actonel experienced severe chills. Later in evening temperature of 103. Fever broke in middle of night and no other symptoms after that. Spoke to my doctor because the Actonel was the only thing different in my diet, etc. He said the medicine will be in my system for an entire months and that I should try again next month. Did that and the same thing occured but also got abdominal pain for three days. I have decided not to take this medicine, and have begun weight bearing exercises and taking a calcium and vitamin D supplement. Will see how I do one year from now when tested again. F 58 2 months
150mg 1X M
11/27/2010
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 1  doctors advice DO NOT TAKE. POISON. F 56 0 days
1X O
11/25/2010
 1  osteopenia esophageal spasms; esophageal bleed; excuciating pain in lower back, hips, feet, thighs. Became almost diabled and was suicidal from intense pain. Doctors treated pain and made NO connection between these horrible drugs and my increasing disability. Life without this drug is almost back to normal. I cannot believe the amount of my life that I lost because I was prescribed this drug, after Fosamax had caused the same problems. F 67 10 years
35 1X W
11/24/2010
 1  diagnosis of osteoporsis None until I read the report in TIME magazine for Sept 20, 2010, pg. 20. From TIME magazine of Sept 20, 2010, pg. 20" Direct quote: " 100% increase in risk of esophageal cancer over 5 yrs in osteoporosis patients using bisphosphonates." That was all I had to see......quit Actonel immediately. F 71 4 years
150 mg 1X M
11/23/2010
 1  just diagnosed with osteoporosis took the pill at 8am on 11-18-2010 by 1:30am Fri woke with severe pain in back between bra line and panty line on the right side-screamed out in pain hurt so bad-made it up and to the bathroom where I fainted. Got up and was able to make it to the bed where I stayed for only a hour because of the pain and sat in a chair from 4:30 until 6:30 when I called my doctor who told me to go to the er. NEVER HAVE I EXPERIENCE THE INTENSITY OF THE PAIN. UNDESCRIBABLE. At the er they took blood test and urine test to check against kidney stones, a ekg and a ct of my heart because of the chest pains. I was given 4 iv's of morphin and then one of torodol with benedryl all followed with saline. I was told they did not know what was wrong and when I kept asking about the Actonel which was the only thing different they avoided answering. I was sent home with information on shingles and perscriptions for toradol and ultram to ease the pain which it has but my back aches and my chest is hurting stil It should be taken off the market until it can be researched properly. They should have to re-imburse people for all these problems. I am a widow on a fixed income and cannot only with stand all the unneccessary expenses but the fright of being alone thru all this is SCAREY beyond explanation. F 65
150 1X M
11/21/2010
 1  osteoporosis diagnosed this week I am in tears for those of you suffering the effects of this drug. In spite of your pain, you offer your experiences so that others won't suffer the same. THANK YOU! I will NOT take this drug...EVER. F 65 0 days
150 1X M
11/20/2010
 1  Borderline Osteoporosis I decided against taking it after doing my own research. For the person who said that they ''can't understand all the side-effects'', I'll just say this. Just because YOU may not have had any, does not mean that others haven't! We are all different, with different metabolisms and the horrible side-effects people describe here are very real and definitely not made up! F 65 0 days
1X W
11/19/2010
 1  Osteopenia Joint pain in thumbs - slight heartburn. Also encountered left ear pain and hearing loss 1 week after first dose. Went to Dr. for ear pain, said there was fluid on eardrum and prescribed Advil Sinus. I have NEVER had sinus symptoms, I have been taking Advil Sinus for two weeks and there has been no ear pain relief. Will not take 2nd dose of Actonel. F 50 1 months
150 mg 1X M
11/15/2010
 2  Osteopenia/osteoporosis Bone pain--extreme. Stomach problems. Unable to sleep because of pain/discomfort. Symptoms stopped after 4 days first month, however, with the second dose and 6 days later, the pain/discomfort hasn't gone away yet. Cannot describe the pain--difficultly walking, performing daily activities. Plan to talk with doctor and discontinue Actonel use. I don't want to continue feeling like this. F 54 2 months
150 1X M
11/14/2010
 5  Osteoporosis No side effects what so ever. I have had 2 additional bone density tests following 1 year of Actonel (weekly). My bone mass has increased. I have had no side-effects. Going "naturally" did nothing to reverse my bone loss. What a joke! Once the bone loss is gone, diet and exercise is not enough. I can't understand all t he side-effects I've heard of. F 53 2 years
35 mgs. 1X W
11/9/2010
 1  Osteoporosis, Borderline Osteopenia This is being posted 5 days after my 1st dose of Actonel. None of what follows existed before I took this medication except minor right knee pain. On day #1 I had benign Flu-like symtoms, aching joints, diarrhea lasting 4 days, severe chills, loss of appetite. Returned to work yesterday after 4 days off following dx of Flu from my primary MD. Continuing to have Severe Joint & Bone pains. Finding it hard to get up & down stairs because of pain in knees. Pain in upper & lower back & neck (stiff & aching). Yesterday actually called my husband because I experienced sharp pains in the chest (under Left Breast), pain similar to what you feel after prolonged heavy lifting, that came on so suddenly, I feared I may be having early symptoms of a heart attack. I have severe right shoulder (joint) pain to the point it hurts to lift my arm. As a nurse, I do strenuous work daily, and have NEVER felt like this. My concern is the sudden onset of ALL these symptoms, and still find it astonishing that ONE pill could have caused such side effects. When I weigh the potential risks & benefits of taking this medication -vs- the side effects, I have decided that I will stop taking the Actonel and resume taking calcium, vit D, exercise more, and make sound dietary changes to improve my bone strength. What would be the benefit of increased bone density if I can't even get out of bed ? F 49 1 months
150 1X M
11/6/2010
 1  Osteopenia Wow, I thought there was something wrong with me. I have had osteopenia for 7 years and have been on Actonel weekly. I have GERD so the doctor gave a sample of Boniva and Actonel monthly. Last month I tested the Boniva and it seemd to be fine. Monday, I took Actonel 150mg. Everything seemed to be fine. By Wednesday I was doubled over with pain in my stomach gassy, bloating, diahrea etc.. I thought maybe it was something I ate, not thinking it could be a side effect of the Actonel. Now it's Friday and still have diarhea and pains in my stomach so I thought I would check out the side effects of the actonel. Low and behold here you all are with the same story. It looks like I will be going with the Boniva. Anybody know how long it take to go through your system? this is miserable.... M 51 5 days
150 1X M
11/5/2010
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 1  Osteoporosis Always have back aches and chronic fatigue First year showed an increase of bone density. By the second year there was no change. After the third and fouth year of it remaining the same there was a significant decrease in density of my bones. My doctors both insisted I should continue to take it along with calcium and vitamin D. As of today I will no longer take this medication. I am lifting light weights, eating food with more calcium and taking 1200 units of calcium along with vitamin D. F 71 7 years
35 MG 1X W
11/4/2010
 1  bone loss Violent flu symptoms, very bad dreams (I was on chemo 8 years ago and did not react so violently) ached for 6 days after. Never before have I ever reacted to practically every side effect noted. I also have dental problems related to my cancer of the salavia glands and I don/t feel I should have been given this in the first place F 67 7 days
150 mg 1X M
11/4/2010
 1  oesteoporosis Within 24 hours I had diahrea for the next 6 days. After 3 months I went on 30 mg a week instead and that eased the diarhea but I started getting pain in my left shoulder. I orinally thougt it was due to knocking hard in to a door jam but I had no bruising. Within a week it had spread to the other arm and my groin. I was in agony and could hardly move. No amount of Panadol Forte could ease the pain. I also note severe skin rask on my left chin. The doctor was checking me for polymiolitis but could find nothing in the blood sample. I have ceased using the product and are slowly recovering. F 67 6 months
150 mg 1X M
10/29/2010
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 1  haven't taken it yet but advised to Nurse practitioner's assistant called me today to advise me to start taking this drug after seeing results of last week's bone density test - but before agreeing to fill the prescription I asked about possible side effects. She sounded rather cavalier about them. I said I'd rather not be on any medication since I am otherwise in very good health, in good shape, and exercise regularly. After reading this website I will take more Vitamin D, go back to the gym and continue lifting weights instead...thank you all so much for sharing your experiences and warning others...now I trust my intuition even more... F 55 0 days
35 mg 1X W
10/28/2010
 4   slight heartburn, 2-3 days after taking tablet, lasting about 2 hours. With change of diet (more red fish,salads and fruit) & Ostelin tablets(calcium with Vitamin D) and exercise my bone density has improved about 12% in the past year. M 61 12 months
150 1X M
10/27/2010
 1  To increase my bone density Burping, stomach pain and diarrhea for 8 day with stiffness in neck. I'm going to a Gastro PA since my stomach pains have not decreased after 8 days. F 59 8 days
150 mg 1X M
10/25/2010
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