As a follow up to my earlier post, on Feb 21st 2021, I am still experiencing side effects as a result of the ingestion of 1 biphosphonate Alendronic Acid 70g tablet on Sunday Feb 2nd. Hello Carol,just been asked to go and see my gp for a talk about having a break from taking alendronic acid.Going next week after taking them for more than ten years.I do remember having a bone scan after three years and the results showed some improvements in my bone density. Im just another person looking for help with my bones, having been told by my doctor that there is no alternative to Alendronic Acid. 65 fatalities, 1,292 musculoskeletal disorders, 651 poisonings, 2,537 gastrointestinal disorders. I am interested about the post that said you should only really take for 2 years does anyone else have info on this. Wait for at least 30 minutes after taking the drug. thanks for this site. Maybe tomorrow I will get better direction from the physician. My advice beware. Another problem that really concerns me is that my teeth feel rough, as though the surface is eroding. Who else out there has a similar story? My appointment is on the 23rd August 1017 and I am now very concerned. Im also having episodes of increased heart rate on a regular basis just from walking a short distance. The next day I felt very ill. This helps to improve bone strength and makes the bone less fragile. http://www.drugwatch.com/fosamax/osteonecrosis/, Fosamax is linked to osteonecrosis, or bone death, of the jaw. I compared it with strontium ranelate, which was the drug my sister was taking, and the strontium appeared to have better results. I shall be bringing these reviews to my GPs attention AND a refusal to even take the first dose! The oral bisphosphonates alendronic acid and risedronate sodium are considered as first-line options for most patients with postmenopausal osteoporosis due to their broad spectrum of anti-fracture efficacy. You can, however, lie down after youve eaten your first meal of the day. Get the link to download App. Im not really happy with the idea of another pill so asked what would happen if I didnt take them and she said I dont know ! This was after I had in some detail again described to him how prior to a jerking episode, my muscles pulled tighter and tighter before a violent release .. he metaphorically patted me on the head and told me to go and have a massage. https://youtu.be/Gb3G2Kv7kU8, Ive just been perscribed alendronic acid 70mg to take one a week..could you tell me if this is seroxat. Steroids such asprednisoloneordexamethasone. I really think the doctors for whatever reason are unable to tell people to eat right and exercise i.e. When i DID start researching, after being on these meds for about a year I decided the risk just wasnt worth the POSSIBLE gain and stopped taking it. Unfortunately, Im pretty intolerant to most drugs, other than HRT, which I took for 5 years without any side effects and made me feel fantasticuntil my GP refused to prescribe them once I reached 50. Hi i have been given AA but couldnt take it due to stomach problems now they are thinking of sending me for infusion could i ask what natural solutions u are using as i was told I couldnt replace bone without AA am very worried about an infusion. But the following is extract is certainly familiar; I am 62 and expected some challenges at my age but this has been a shock! I just started my first pill of fosamax 70 yesterday. Is it possible to just stop taking the tablets? Also does anyone know what element of AA gives you the aches and pains so that I know if it will be safer for me to take the Risedronate please? Overdosing may lead to an upset stomach, heartburn, and ulcers. Im sure they will sound familiar. The food and drug agency should be aware of this severe health risk and compensation for reconstruction of dental work and monies for pain and suffering should be compensated. I am 81 years of age. I was diagnosed with Preliminary Billiary Cholongistis (PBC) in 2021 and am now informed I have osteopenia (May 2022); informed today that a prescription has been left at my chemist for Alendronic Acid to be taken once a week. You would think that and the fact that in Canada a class action suit was brought against the manufacturers of this drug, would be enough to warrant serious alarm bells. This drug is only available for prescription and should be taken with caution. hi i broke my wrist last year and because of this I had a bone scan I was told I had osteoporosos in the Spine and hip im 57 and lead a active life ive on vitamin D daily and AA 70 ml weekly I took my one this morning a number of hours after taking this table I have had very bad stomach cramps and I have not left the bathroom and my head is bad. This is a condition that causes your bones to get weaker and be more likely to break. Took dose 8 yesterday, and so far so good. Hey Ive been diagnosed with polymialgia rheumatica too i was prescribed predisolone vit d evacol and now AA Im not having any side effects from it yet but reading all of these comments Im worrying about wether I should take the alendronic acid Ive only taken two up to now but have had no problem with it yet It scares you a bit, Hi I have just been precribed alendronic acid I have not taken it yet as I have had a bad cold. She is having pain in her legs, hips and groin. I was determined that my own actions would build my bones so I only had to take the drug for a short time. This settled after a few days I cannot say specifically that they have caused me any problems. It was so frightening my partner called for an ambulance and I was taken to the local hospital, where they hid me in a side room to let me sit and jerk in private. In particular, the men we talked to felt strongly that there is still insufficient information and awareness about the fact that osteoporosis affects men. Which has brought me here as I googled info on this medication. Already taking Adcal D3 and steroids. I found it all extremely interesting and worrying. 2 years after that I had a dexa test. But, due to some factors, your bone mass could decrease rapidly, and your body could break down bones much faster than replacing them. The GP has been renewing this prescription although I now read a patient only needs to take for 2 yrs max! But its come to my attention that long term , Take care, Tom. When I initially had a bone scan they said Id have another one after three years, Ive never had another one. What else can I do to improve my post.menopausal condition? I take Alendronic tablets as I had breast cancer and take the tablets for continuing bone health. I could hardly walk with pain all over my body, felt sick, couldnt eat. I still do not feel right and have added pain, although a bit better than it was. However, your doctor will mostly recommend you at least take the drug for three years to benefit from it for a long time. Felicity When I researched Fosamax/drug intolerance I found it is a reported side effect that people (usually women aged 50 70, of course) became intolerant of other drugs whilst having taken Fosamax for 2 5 years. Two or three times a week. So if u are on adcal or calcium as well check out it isnt that causing any side effects. A big thank you to all. Hi, Ive just been reading through some of the comments as I too have concerns over Alendronic acid tablets. As I was searching through my kitchen drawers, it came to me. With the agreement of my GP I have now stopped taking the tablets. I thought that my story was a Seroxat story. Im 54 years old and after having a Dexa scan, was told that I have Osteoporosis. My partner had videoed two of my jerking episodes for him to see and he asked if he could have copies to show colleagues for their opinions. I have recently been prescribed AA and, after researching this drug for its possible side effects and reading your stories, I really do not want to take it! It has given me bad acid reflux. I also ate one energice bar. These may increase the risk of damage to your jaw bone. Alendronic Acid Has Destroyed My Life. Healthy lifestyle choices, such as not smoking or misusing substances, also decrease your . Delighted to report Tum is behaving much better since giving up just hoping the other side effects ( Jaw and Teeth) dont show up unexpected! But, remember that without medications, you have to supply your body with enough nutrients and exercise to support and strengthen bone growth. No tablet is worth taking if no quality of life. Sister told the doc she intends taking Boron. Also, have you researched iodine? My lower face is completely swollen on the left side. I have no side effects whatsoever and did not have a problem starting them as my cancer care has been excellent. I am worried about it as it seems to be getting worse. I was prescribed AA 70mg one per week and took the first dose on Saturday which gave me such severe joint and muscle pain all over my body within 24-36 hours that I was barely able to walk or stand. Please tell your doctor if youre pregnant or planning to before taking this drug. I have been reluctant to start this course of medication due to the possible side effects and negative responses from the enquiries I have made regarding the drug. Given ENEMA which got things moving but still having problems so was referred for COLONOSCOPY!! Its 2.35am here in Kent & I am terrified about what 2moro will bring if I am forced to use AA. Its now Friday and still feeling joint pain all over my back, its lessened but it seems to have moved from my right to left side? I was given alendronic acid tablets, one a week after had fall off my bike swerving to miss a coke can someone dropped and fractured my pelvis. As I sat up from the bed my head started to pound. I didnt like what I saw. I felt so incredibly ill the next day. It was all around my upper body. I also read from what seems like reliable sources that oesophageal cancer rates go up by 40% and also causes atrial fibrillation in significant numbers . That I wasnt living in my old house I went to bed around 10pm. These drugs are pushed to the top of the prescribing line by big pharma. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Subscribe to newsletter Dentist now tells me my teeth are not strong enough to hold a bridge again. Does anyone know the scientific evidence for Alendronic acid and what it does to the body that makes so many people feel achy and dizzy? I reported the effect the drug had on me to the MHRA. The Royal Osteoporosis Society website is very detailed and useful, with info on exercise you should do more of it which must be weight bearing more so than just walking and promote balance. Just dont know what to do for best. I dont know if this is due to alendronic acid or the letrozole I am taking for breast cancer. 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