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 | for pagets disease | severe muscle cramps over the back,neck,hip,ribcage muscles etc.almost excruciating pains.horrible drug. | the severe muscle cramps even if it occurs in only a few patients must be prominently highlighted,by the drug prescribers and distributors. | M | 64 | 1 days | 1/10/2005 | 1 | Osteopenia/Osteoporisis | On Thursday, took first 35mg tablet, within hours started having muscle pains especially in my arms. I did not take the next 35mg weekly tablet until two weeks later. Within 24 hours of taking, I was experiencing severe pain in both hips-could not sleep because of the pain in my hips. I had constant pain in my lower back and around the kidney area. I could not sleep because I was so cold and had chills-then it would change to being so hot and sweaty and difficult breathing. I was so weak it was difficult to get out of bed to go to the bathroom. I was dizzy and my vision would flicker from dark to light. | I finally end up in the Emergency Room with severe back pain,over 101 temperature, headache, low blood pressure, and my heart rate was what the Dr. told me was twice what it should be. They gave me IV with antibiotics and a prescription for antibiotics. I will never take Actonel again. I feel this was all caused by the side effects of Actonel. | F | 58 | 2 weeks | 1/6/2005 | 1 | osteoporosis | Instant Severe Indigestion. Legs swelled to twice their size rupturing 2 lumbar discs. Could barely eat for 3 months. Legs twisted and showed distinct signs of scurvey. Went from being a healthy person to WHEELCHAIR bound from this drug. | Three months of Actonel changed me from a normal, healthy person into a WHEELCHAIR bound person. Still trying to regain ability to walk now!!! | 62 | 3 months | 1/4/2005 | 1 | osteopenia, use of Arimidex | Joint and bone pain appeared by mid-afternoon of Day 1. It is worse now on Day 2. I didn't take my usual 1 1/2 mile walk today because of pain and stiffness. I won't take anymore of this drug. | This medicine works great for my sister. She had GI trouble with Fossamax. My advice would be to try it, but if symptoms occur, don't continue. | F | 59 | 2 days | 1/4/2005 | 1 | Osteopenia | This is my first day of the 35mg dose. I'm scared now after reading the many responses to this drug. I don't think I will take my next week pill. I will up my calcium intake and see if that works. Due for another bone density next year. | F | 58 | 1 days | 1/2/2005 | 3 | osteoporisis | Irration of the Esophogaus | | 12/31/2004 | 1 | osteopenia | Horrible headaches that lasted at least 2 days after taking the weekly dose,sore throat | Low energy, depression...the headaches were the worse - stopped taking it after 6 weeks and my doctor wanted me to try FOSAMAX....no, thank you, will try a more natural approach | F | 38 | 6 weeks | 12/31/2004 | 3 | osteoporosis | shooting pains in back, vertigo, pain in big toes, really bad pain in left shoulder for two excruciating days, then pain shifted to left hip and knees.... | I have had two bone scans....over two years but have not had one since on Actonel. I tried fosomax first, but irritated my stomach too much to continue. I have been on actonel for only a month, so do not know if it is helping build bone. I also take calcium, Vitamin D, work out 3 x a week, and walk. | F | 66 | 30 days | 12/29/2004 | 1 | osteoporosis | Shortly after taking the 1st 35gm tablet I developed stiff neck which became intense pain. Nervousness, anxiety. insomnia, loss of confidence, memory impairment, loss of concentration, muscle cramps, blurred vision, dizzyness, felt like I had the flu. Only took one pill. Will never take another. | Will take calcium and vitamin D and let the chips fall where they may (bone chips, that is) | F | 65 | | 12/29/2004 | 4 | Osteoporosis | None that I know of (yet). | Seems to be effective. Bone density improving. Doing Excercise. Took Fosamax- had to stop because of bloating. | M | 46 | 3 months | 12/26/2004 | 2 | to prevent bone loss | I took the 35mg (weekly)pill on Saturday by Monday I was having horrible pain in right hip, back, knees and legs. Tuesday was worse could barely move. Close to tears. Had to take pain medicine for relief. Not worth it. I will continue to take Calcium w/D and exercise. Very concerned about long term effect if you can be in this much pain after two days. | F | 38 | 1 days | 12/8/2004 | 1 | osteopenia | Chest pain severe esphogas irration and aching generaly all over like flu | F | 55 | 5 weeks | 11/30/2004 | 1 | osteoporosis | burning in throat, cough, headache, severe heartburn and difficulty swallowing | I couldn't gather from the pharmacist or the included pamplet whether the advertised side effects only occurred immediately after taking the drug or could continue days after. I've concluded that all my problems coincided with starting this drug. It's too bad--what's next? Nexium? | F | 58 | 2 months | 11/24/2004 | 1 | osteoporosus | Burning pain in stomach,indigestion, can't sleep very long,belching, gas, constipation blood pressure heightened,memory loss,tired all the time,leg weakness etc. etc. | I took fosomax for one and one half years. Stopped that.because of terrible side-effects. Then was given actonel which I took for six months and now continue to have all the above symtoms. I will not take anything anymore.Too many terrible side-effects. | F | 78 | 6 months | 11/24/2004 | 2 | osteopenia | bloating, constipation, gas, I have had severe left hip pain off and on and stopped taking Lipitor because of it. Maybe is related to Actonel?? Also have muscle pain. Hip pain was so bad I could hardly walk and had to take Ibuprofin to control. | Going to get bone density rechecked soon and see if it really made difference. | F | 56 | 2 years | 11/23/2004 | 1 | Osteoporosis | Esophagitis, Acid Reflux, Ulcers | I became very ill while taking Actonel. My stomach started burning and then my whole esophagus; they felt like they were on fire. Also, my blood pressure increased. It has been 8 months since I took my last dose and I continue to have these problems. | F | 55 | 5 days | 11/22/2004 | 2 | Osteopenia | Tightness in my throat with trouble swallowing. My tongue felt swollen. I also felt like my glands were swollen and my ears were plugged. | F | 49 | 3 weeks | 11/18/2004 | 3 | Osteoporosis | I hadn't related the intense hip pain, particularly on the left side, until I read the comments by others. It is impossible to sleep on my left side, and the hip aches constantly. The right side also aches, but not so severely. My leg muscles are also extremely weak, particularly for the 2 days after my weekly dose, and my neck seems to be constantly | I am considering going off the drug to be positive of the connection to the symptoms I experience, but have not yet done so. I am concerned about the possibility of hip fracture without the drug, and so have been willing to put up with the pain so far. | F | 66 | 4 months | 11/8/2004 | 2 | severe osteopenia on bone density | I often experienced severe headache on the day of week that I took Actonel but thought it was important to continue Actonel. After a few weeks, I became increasingly fatigued with bone and joint pain but did not make connection. After 6 months, my jaw locked partially closed and I developed severe right hip pain that made sitting and sleeping difficult. My neck also became very weak and painful. I, nor my doctors,still made no connection to Actonel despite negative workup for Lyme, arthritis, Thyroid...Only when I stopped taking Actonel secondary to episode of severe headache with numbness into neck and arms did I find all these problems were related to Actonel use! Within a week off Actonel, ALL problems resolved- I am 100% better. My quality of life had been terribly impacted by Actonel... | Actonel may have beneficial effects for many, but be aware that it can have severe side effects for others that impact on quality of life...explore other options with your physician. | F | 48 | 11 months | 11/5/2004 | 1 | Osteoporsis | Joint pain and stiffness along with neck pain. Experienced severe leg cramps one night that kept me up all night along with foot cramps, tingling. Ankle and knee discomfort. Also experienced some swelling in my throat. | Stopped taking actonel the end of August and my side effects are starting to subside. I had previously taken fosamax for about 2 years but had to stop because of stomach problems. While on fosamax I had only a very slight increase in Bone Density. I'm going to continue walking 3 miles a day and getting my calcium from food sources. The side effects of this drug are not worth it. | F | 57 | 2 months | 11/1/2004 |