ACTONEL Reviews (RISEDRONATE SODIUM)Average Rating: 1.4 (1412 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ACTONEL with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ACTONEL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | bone loss | I have put on a rating before on low white blood count. Was at 2.4 normal 4.1 or higher. Stopped Actonel for two weeks and just had my blood retested--white blood count was 4.0. Doctor says to stop for 6 months and have the blood retested. I am positive that Actonel was responsible for the low count. I take no other medicine! My bones are in the normal range after 4 years on Actonel but have had low white count all the time I have been on Actonel. Any one else have that problem? | F | 67 | 4 years | 8/30/2006 | 2 | Osteopenia | After taking Actonel for two years I began to feel uncomfortable about it. Seems everybody 50 or older has osteopenia. Reminds me of HRT. My cholesterol went up 30 points in 2 years. No change of weight or diet. I'm 5'0" and weigh 110 pounds. My thighs and legs felt thick and not flexible. I've been off it for 2 weeks and feel more energetic, flexible; my normal self. I walk and swim regularly. | F | 55 | 2 years | 8/29/2006 | 1 | F | 54 | 1 years | 8/28/2006 | 1 | osteopenia | SEVERE joint pain in neck, knees, elbows& knuckles to the point of immobility! Gerd, constant sore throat, heart palpitations, sleeplessness,strained voice, stomach upset! | Finds something else! | F | 53 | 5 months | 8/25/2006 | 1 | Osteoprosis | Extreme bone aches for two days after taking the bill | M | 46 | 3 weeks | 8/24/2006 | 1 | OSTEPORSIS | i AM HAVING A LOW WHITE BLOOD COUNT READING SINCE I STARTED TAKING ACTONEL. AM GOING TO A HEMOTOLGIST NEXT WEEK AND HAVE STOPPED TAKING ACTONEL TO SEE IF THE WHITE COUNT IMPROVES. I AM NEVER SICK SO THE HEMOTOLGIST TWO YEARS AGO TOLD ME I WAS FINE. ANYONE ELSE HAVE THIS PROBLEM? | F | 67 | 4 years | 8/22/2006 | 2 | Osteoporosis | Is Actonel the cause of my symptoms? I don't know, but I'm being deligent in trying to find the root cause of my symptoms because whatever is going on it is not normal and is quite frightening. The most alarming symptom is my throat literally closes, compromising my breathing. It is always preceded by a cough. Also heart palpitations, awake from sound sleep gasping for air, body is in distress; being excessively tired, and blurred vision. When I climb more than 2-flights of stairs, by the 3rd, I feel sick to my stomach, have muscle weakness as if my legs can't support my 5"2 105 frame. To date all test (heart/lung/allergy)"normal". Last doctor appointment I asked "could it be the Actonel? Reply "maybe". Doctor said to stop taking; it's been about 30 days. I can say that I have not had a breathing episode. I see my doctor again in two weeks; I printed this acticle and plan to take it with me-there seems to be a connection. If anyone has related | F | 46 | 8 years | 8/21/2006 | 2 | osteopenia | The second time I took my weekly pill, that night I had the worst heartburn I've ever had. In the middle of my back and in my breastbone hurt so much I could hardly breath. Since then I have had a few episodes of heartburn the night of taking the pill. I also have noticed a nasty metalic taste. I have less energy and I can't grow my fingernails out anymore. I have only been taking Actonel about 5 months so far, and I'm not sure I want to continue them. | F | 54 | 5 months | 8/17/2006 | 1 | Osteopenia | Stiffness, pain and tingling in my neck. Which have gone away since discontinuing it two months ago. There are other symptoms which I hadn't related to the drug but after reading these I will take notice to see if they go away or improve. One is hip pain. | I'm telling everyone my story so that the message gets out that this drug isn't safe. | F | 66 | 2 years | 8/13/2006 | 1 | ostenopenia related to femara | After taking 2 doses I had to be "rescued" and driven out of the Washington DC zoo to my hotel. The leg and joint pain was terrible, my blood pressure and pulse sky rocketed and I was dizzy. The zoo's nurse was wonderful! | I was prescribed actonel because I take femara to help prevent a recurrence of breast cancer. Femara is a known bone thinner. | F | 48 | 2 weeks | 8/11/2006 | 1 | bone strenghtening | First dose, leg cramps, insomnia, very tired, second and third dose, leg cramps and neck pain in back of skull, dizzy feeling, fourth and fifth dose, thought the side effects had stopped then sixth dose - severe diarrhea, then tingling, burning sensation on neck and chest skin on day of dosage. | I have not been diagnosed with osteoporosis, but I think this drug is a little too drastic for me at this time. The side effects seem worse than the benefits. I will discontinue use and wait for a drug that has been tested longer for safety. I will make sure I take calcium and do weight bearing exercise. | F | 57 | 6 weeks | 8/10/2006 | 1 | yes | leg and hip pain. Difficulty with walking. | How long before symptoms disappear after stopping drug? Days? Months? Can anything help? Exercise seems to make symptoms worse. | F | 60 | 6 months | 8/8/2006 | 1 | yes | leg and hip pain | how long after stopping actonel, does it take for pain to stop | F | 61 | 6 months | 8/7/2006 | 1 | Inflamation | an ulcer, plus erosions in the stomach lining, all which bled until my blood dropped to 6. Visual disturbance. | Be careful. | F | 55 | 2 years | 8/6/2006 | 1 | osteoporosis | Extreme pain in muscles and joints; ribs and chest hurt; could hardly move. Only took one 35 mg. dose; felt like I was 90! Had to use a cane to walk as my hips were too sore to hold my body up. Worst pain in left side; left shoulder was so bad I could not even move it; developed into calcified tendonitus. | Had to be off work for a couple weeks & had physical therapy for shoulder. One month later, finally feeling better. I refuse to ever take this again. Doctor still does not believe it was from Actonel! I am so relieved to read others reports, to confirm that Actonel was the problem. | F | 47 | 1 days | 8/4/2006 | 1 | osteopenia | no side effects....because after reading everyone's input on this website I refuse to fill my prescription | At first I was scanning for women my age, then long time users, then I started noticing how many people used it just once and experienced the same aches and pains. Don't know where to turn now, but am so THANKFUL that you shared your experiences so that I can stay away from this drug! Taking your advice. | F | 49 | 0 days | 8/3/2006 | 1 | Osteopenia | Since starting this drug again after my doctor practically pushed me to, I've had trouble with pain and weakness in my legs. I feel like an old lady when I get up and walk after sitting at my desk during work. I walk everyday, do water aerobics, and am generally very healthy. I am going to stop taking this drug for a month to see if my symptoms cease. This is the only drug I am taking besides synthroid, so I am 100% certain the pain and weakness are from Actonel. | F | 54 | 50 days | 8/2/2006 | 1 | ostepenia | severe leg and hip pain | F | 60 | | 8/2/2006 | 1 | Osteoporosis | Extremely lethargic and sleepy - I have a two hour commute one way to work and worried I am going to fall asleep at the wheel. Also neck pain and popping - neck locking from previous injury that was healed. | I am stopping taking this drug - I also stopped Boniva due to its rigid instructions - both of these drugs appear to be a train wreck. I am stepping up my exercise, going to a metaphysician or a nature doctor for further assistance. | F | 61 | 5 days | 7/27/2006 | 3 | osteopena | Gas, bloated constantly. Currently blood in urine. | F | 55 | 2 years | 7/24/2006 |