Reviewer: LIZ, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I was diagnosed with osteopenia 4 years ago with a +3 to +4 chance of fracture, so my gynecologist put me on 70mg Fosamax. I also have IBS, so my side effects were related to that but not intolerable - just annoying. I'm going to grin and bear it because I had my first DEXA scan 2 years ago; it showed improvement in my bone density. I'm having another one this week. I'm now on the gen ... Show Full Comment

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I was diagnosed with osteopenia 4 years ago with a +3 to +4 chance of fracture, so my gynecologist put me on 70mg Fosamax. I also have IBS, so my side effects were related to that but not intolerable - just annoying. I'm going to grin and bear it because I had my first DEXA scan 2 years ago; it showed improvement in my bone density. I'm having another one this week. I'm now on the generic form and haven't seen any real increase in side effects except a bit of reflux. My family doctor gave me some samples of ACIPHEX to take the night before I take the FOSAMAX and that seems to help. After my yearly follow-up this year, my gynecologist said I could possibly reduce my dosage to 35 mg from 70mg. I don't know about this.....
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Reviewer: cnygrandma, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Was on this medication for about six months after being on several other osteo medications over a period of 10+ years. Started to experience side effects within six hours of taking the weekly dose. Eye pain, headaches, heart palpatations, numbness of lips, jaw pain, joint pain and overall feeling blah. Doctor thought I was having a heart attack. Have been off this medicine for almost two weeks ... Show Full Comment

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Was on this medication for about six months after being on several other osteo medications over a period of 10+ years. Started to experience side effects within six hours of taking the weekly dose. Eye pain, headaches, heart palpatations, numbness of lips, jaw pain, joint pain and overall feeling blah. Doctor thought I was having a heart attack. Have been off this medicine for almost two weeks. Didn't know how badly I felt all the time until I stopped taking this. Will consult with doctor as to what to try next, but very cautious about going on any other medication for this condition. Does quality of life outweigh the treatment and side effects of any medication?
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Reviewer: mastrom12, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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2 days after taking the second dose I experienced diarrhea, nausea, joint pain, headache, taste changes and bloating. 1 week later most side effects were gone...I will NOT take this generic form of Fosamax again. Will have the DEXA test done in a year or two and consider taking Fosamax again but not the generic.

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2 days after taking the second dose I experienced diarrhea, nausea, joint pain, headache, taste changes and bloating. 1 week later most side effects were gone...I will NOT take this generic form of Fosamax again. Will have the DEXA test done in a year or two and consider taking Fosamax again but not the generic.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Was taking Fosamax and switched as the generic was covered by my insurance. Had severe itching in my breasts...especially the nipples. Stopped taking medication.

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Was taking Fosamax and switched as the generic was covered by my insurance. Had severe itching in my breasts...especially the nipples. Stopped taking medication.
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Reviewer: Corrie, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Gave me bad leg pain!

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Gave me bad leg pain!
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