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 |
| 3 | severe osteoporosis of the spine | After being on actenol for 3 years started experiencing nausea, vomiting, gerd, abdominal pain around my liver and gall bladder, frequent costipation and chronic gastritis. The medicine help me tolerate walking better but then I think I ended up with too much of it in my system. | F | 51 | 3 years | 5/7/2006 | 2 | Osteopenia | I took Actonel for 5 months. My joints ached terribly but I took some Ibuprofen for that. But the last 2 months I developed severe tightness in my chest and I was often out of breath for no reason. My PCP sent me to a cardiologist. The cardiologist did an echocardiogram, heart ultrasound and stress test. All came back negative. He told me to stop the Actonel and bingo! The chest tightness and shortness of breath disappeared within a week! | F | 56 | 5 months | 5/2/2006 | 1 | OSTEOPENA | JUST STARTED - TOOK ONE DOSE SUNDAY MORNING, BY THE TIME IT WAS TIME TO GO TO BED I FELT LIKE I HAD ARTHRITIS ALL THRU MY BODY -DIDN'T THINK TOO MUCH OF IT HAD A BUSY WEEKEND AND THOUGHT I OVERDID IT. TOOK TWO IBUPROPHEN AND IT HELPED. WOKE UP IN MIDDLE OF NITE WITH THE STRANGEST PAIN IN MY CHEST. WAS NOT PRESSURE, IT WAS INTERMITTENT AND FELT LIKE SERVERE GAS MOVING JUST UNDER MY HEART. IT LASTED MAYBE HALF AN HOUR. | MONDAY MORNING I WOKE UP FEELING AS IF I WAS GETTING THE FLU WITH ACHEY BONES BUT NO OTHER SYMPTOMS. FELT DEPLETED BUT MOST ESPECIALLY THE ACHES ALMOST FELT LIKE A CRIPPLE. I AM USED TO BEING HEALTHY AND FEELING PRETTY GOOD OTHER THAN NORMAL AGING PROCESS. THEN ON MY WAY TO WORK THOUGHT THAT IT MAY BE THE ACTONEL. I TAKE A CALCIUM WITH MAGNESIUM AND WILL CONTINUE ON THAT BUT AM NOT GOING TO CONTINUE WITH THE ACTONEL AT THIS POINT. CHECKING THIS SITE OUT HAS MADE UP MY MIND. I AM SOMEONE WHO USUALLY FOLLOW DIRECTIONS WELL, BUT THIS DOES NOT FEEL RIGHT AND DO NOT WANT TO EXPERIENCE THIS AGAIN. | F | 56 | 1 times | 5/1/2006 | 1 | Osteopenia | I wish I'd found this site before I took the first weekly pill. As it was I had to go through page after page of pharmaceutical ads before finding it. I took the first pill on Sat morning 4/22. I felt fine that day but woke up feeling terrible on Sunday: muscle pain, joint pain, and fatique that bordered on exhaustion. I never nap but I did for 2 hours on that day, though felt no better upon awakening. The second pill I took on Sunday 4/30 (I forgot it on Saturday). Within 6 hours the same symptoms presented. The exhaustion was significantly worse and I spent most of the day in bed. | To the best of my knowledge I'm a very healthy person, and my tolerance for pain is extremely high. There's no doubt in my mind that the symptoms I experienced were a direct result from the Actonel. Anything that makes me feel that bad can't be good. I'll continue taking calcium, eat more calcium rich foods and step up my exercise program, and I'll take my chances on the bone loss. Thankfully I found this site early. | F | 52 | 2 weeks | 5/1/2006 | 2 | osteoperosis | My joints ache all of them, my legs feel like I have a pinched nerve especially when I sit but I feel it even walking. I have way less energy and my vision is getting blurry. I thought this was age related but when it comes on so fast I really think it is the medication. I haven't had my second density test yet to see if there is any improvement but will in a few months. I used to be so active but now it just hurts and I feel like I'm 80. | F | 52 | 22 days | 4/30/2006 | 1 | prevention of bone loss | Looking back over the past 5 months on Actonel. It started gradually with leg aches. Then aches in my hips, muscles and joints. I did not connect it with the medication until I felt so bad and had a constant dull ache all of the time. And I started limping. Sometimes I did not even want to walk anywhere. I started taking aspirn day and night for the constant dull ache. I kept feeling worse. Suddenly it dawned on me that it must be the Actonel. I went to the doctor and was advised to discontinue it immediately. I have been off of it a month and am gradually feeling better. However, I still have aches in my hips. I know that I was in good health with nothing wrong with me and then ....Actonel I hope it leaves no permanent damage and I continue to recover. | This medication is POISON. Would definately NOT recommend it to anyone and I feel it should be taken off the market!!!!! | F | 72 | 5 months | 4/27/2006 | 1 | Osteopena | I experienced upset stomach and indigestion frequently which I never did before. I had chest pains and muscle pains. | I have just had the dexa scan again after five years and there is not much change, I only took the Actonel for about 6 mths afterwhich I took myself off it as worried about the side effects. I so much feel for all the people suffering from having taken this drug, has this drug been properly licenced??? I am now trying to research natural methods, the problem is not taking the calcium but absorbing it and fixing it into the bones. | F | 56 | 6 months | 4/24/2006 | 1 | Osteoporsis prevention | After 2 years developed severe chest pain and major fatigue. Was given extensive tests for heart problems and passed all. Had MRI for chest problems(cancer or thymis) and nothing found. At that point, partly because of this web site, went off Actonel on the advice of my husband who did extensive research. With 20 day drug half life, recovery progress has been slow but steady. After 4 months I am much better but still not 100%. I can't imagine how many older people are struggling with side effects from Actonel with no clue that this med is slowly poisoning them. | Definitely feel that Actonel was cause of fatigue and chest pain since have been on no other medications and stopping Actonel is only action resulting in positive results. Doctors have no idea how Actonel causes fatigue and chest pain. It would be interesting to know what the root cause of Actonel related symptoms really is. One Dr. said chest pain could be calcium build up in soft tissue. That may only have been a guess. Dr. said the only way to know for sure that Actonel was the culprit would be to go back on the drug and see if fatigue and chest pain return. I declined his kind offer and will never use this class of med again. | F | 69 | 2 years | 4/24/2006 | 1 | Osteoporosis | A few weeks after starting the medication, I noticed an increase in gastrointestinal upset, bloating, eventual constipation (and I used to be like clockwork). I also noticed pain along my breastbone, especially when taking a deep breath. I tried taking just the Actonel and not the daily dose of Calcium Carbonate, but that didn't make any difference. Osteoporosis does run in the family, and I have a petite frame as well (5' 0".) | I'm stopping the medication, and instead will focus on nutrition and exercise, as well as adding a Calcium Citrate supplement to my regimen. | F | 43 | 5 months | 4/21/2006 | 1 | Osteopenia | Eye migranes (shimmering light that floats across the eye - 1 to 3X a week), bloating, constipation. | I am sorry I let the "bone doctor" talk me into taking this medication and sorry that I didn't research it more first. I take no other medication than Actonel and will quit taking this. I will continue exercising (walking and weight workouts), taking 1,200 mg. calcium a day and eating healthy foods. Pharmaceutical companies are out to MAKE MONEY AND DO NOT CARE ABOUT THOSE WHO TAKE THEIR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS!!!!!! | F | 54 | 3 days | 4/20/2006 | 3 | osteopenia(sp?) | The only problem I'm having is what I think is very bad indigestion when I eat something w/o a beverage. I follow the direction and take the once a week pill. I stumbled upon this site looking for info on side effects because this mess can be irritating ; glad I did because I know there is a connect between ACTONEL and upper GI issues. I will check back from time to time. | Growing old is not for the faint of heart. At least that's what my 80 y/o Mom said... | F | 55 | 1 years | 4/19/2006 | 1 | Osteopenia | Severe bloating, gas, stomach cramps. Extreme vertigo. Heartburn even though I took the medicine as prescribed. | F | 51 | 1 years | 4/14/2006 | 1 | osteoperosis/osteopenia | Started taking Actenol (35 mg.) in November as prescribed by doctor. One month later experienced severe pain in left arm. Couldn't hold it in any position that was comfortable. Doctor diagnosed it as tendinitis and Motrin seemed to clear it up. Three weeks later experienced severe pains in left foot and muscle cramps that eventually moved into left knee also. Couldn't sleep without pain, couldn't stand for more than 15 minutes without pain, couln't even sit long enough for a dental procedure. Walk with a limp. After many doctor appointments, x-rays, test to check veins, and physical therapy, I decided to stop taking the Actenol in mid-March. After 4 weeks, I still have pain and am on pain meds but have noticed I am starting to be able to do things I haven't been able to do for 4 months such as sitting with my legs crossed and standing for more than 15 minutes without pain. | The pain and cramps have been terrible and have greatly altered the quality of my life. | F | 59 | 3 months | 4/14/2006 | 1 | osteopenia | I have experienced severe joint pain and tingling in my hands and feet. Also, I have hip pain at night that affects my sleep. | I would like to know if anyone has recovered from these symptoms and if so, how? Also, is there in litigation pending concerning this drug? | F | 55 | 4 weeks | 4/12/2006 | 1 | osteopenia | Extreme cramping in feet, daily upper abdominal pain,increased aches and pains in general, tiredness, unexplained weight gain, look and feel much older | I am so thankful for this site. I didn't know this awful drug could cause so many problems. My quality of life has plummeted since I began taking Actonel. I will continue to take Evista, Calcium, and to eat better and to add more weight-bearing exercise to my daily routine. | F | 59 | 18 months | 4/12/2006 | 1 | osteopenia | I have only taken one dose of 35mg. and I feel terrible! I have joint pain, muscle pain, and feel very fatigued. I am also having difficulty getting to sleep. It's almost like I have aged 20 years! It's been 2 weeks since I took the pill and I don't feel any better. | I discontinued the medication and informed my doctor. I will take calcium and vitamin D and exercise. No more bone medication for me of any kind. | F | 56 | 1 days | 4/5/2006 | 1 | Osteopenia (-1.9 Tscore) | I MADE A COUPLE OF TYPOS - WANTED TO CORRECT MY ENTRY. On Fosamax (35 m./once a week) for approx 6 wks (10/05). Stopped (12/05) due to severe pain in my legs. Tried again in 01/06, same thing, only worse. Went to doctor, had several blood tests done (all normal except for LIVER function). Dr said to go off Fosamax for 30 days and then try Actonel (Dr never heard of the pain-related side affects - great since she is recommending this without full knowledge of all side affects). Started Actonel (35 m./once a week) late 2/06, had blood test redone - LIVER function okay now (Dr said it must have been adverse reaction to Fosamax). On Actonel for two weeks, started experiencing neck pain (thought it was due to work-related stress). After six weeks total, more problems! No longer taking (stopped 10 days ago). | Once my stress-related project at work was finished, the neck pain has gotten better, however, it does flair up with minimal stress. I lost a parent back in 12/2004, dealing with that & several other death-related things (very stressfull), work stress nothing like what I was dealing with in '04 due to loss of parent - and never once had any problems with my neck during that time. Ignored the pain thru 3/06 until it migrated to my left shoulder. My shoulder has locked up, can no longer reach behind me (difficulty dressing & other normal daily functions, severe pain in my left arm). HANDS ARE STIFF & PAINFUL, FIGURES SWOLLEN SO I CAN NO LONGER WEAR RINGS. ALSO WATER RETENTION. NEVER HAD ANY OF THESE SYMPTONS UNTIL STARTED TAKING FOSAMAX/ACTONEL. The night before I was to take my 7th-week pill, had shooting pains down my left arm (felt like it was on fire). Also, noticed lots of popping/cracking sounds in my jaw, shoulder, elbow, hip. Will never take bisphosphonates again. | F | 51 | 12 weeks | 4/5/2006 | 1 | Osteopenia (-1.9 Tscore) | On Fosamax (35 m./once a week) for approx 6 wks (10/05). Stopped (12/05) due to severe pain in my legs. Tried again in 01/06, same thing, only worse. Went to doctor, had several blood tests done (all normal except for kidney function). Dr said to go off Fosamax for 30 days and then try Actonel (Dr never heard of the pain-related side affects - great since she is recommending this without full knowledge of all side affects). Started Actonel (35 m./once a week) late 2/06, had blood test redone - kidney function okay now (Dr said it must have been adverse reaction to Fosamax). On Actonel for two weeks, started experiencing neck pain (thought it was due to work-related stress). After six weeks total, more problems! No longer taking (stopped 10 days ago). | Once my stress-related project at work was finished, the neck pain has gotten better, however, it does flair up with minimal stress. I lost a parent back in 12/05, dealing with that & several other death-related things (very stressfull), work stress nothing like what I was dealing with due to loss of parent - and never once had any problems with my neck during that time. Ignored the pain thru 3/06 until it migrated to my left shoulder. My shoulder has locked up, can no longer reach behind me (difficulty dressing & other normal daily functions, severe pain in my left arm). The night before I was to take my 7-week pill, had shooting pains down my left arm (felt like it was on fire). Also, noticed lots of popping/cracking sounds in my jaw, shoulder, elbow, hip. Will never take a bisphosphonates again. | F | 51 | 12 weeks | 4/4/2006 | 3 | osteoporosis | swelling and tingling in calfs and feet after taking actonal seems to be getting worse the longer I take actonal. Syptoms started after taking medicine for 2 years | Will stop medicine after reading others side affects. Just connected the dots after reading others comments | F | 55 | 2 years | 4/3/2006 | 2 | 8 months | 35mg - wiped me out > severe dizziness, luck of energy, heart palpitations, chest pain, dry mouth; I got scared I am going to die! Switched to 5mg and used this one since > side effects not so severe, but still present: luck of energy, problem sleeping, cloudy thinking; joint, hip, ankle pain; sinus problems, heaviness in the chest. | Will get rid of it and try natural solutions. Just wondering if this drug could cause leukemia in my friend. It is scary to be fragile in the older age, but this is not working. | F | 49 | 8 months | 4/2/2006 |