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Reviewer: Don't take it, 75 or over on Treatment for 1 to 6 months
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Fifteen years ago I was prescribed Actonel since my GP felt my bone density test was poor. I basically waltzed out of the bone density test though. After 2 months of taking Actonel, I went to my dentist thinking I needed 3 root canals for the pain. Dentist found nothing wrong. I stopped taking it Within another month I was bedridden with pain. After 6 months being bedridden I made it to a wheel
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Reviewer: Mary K, 45-54 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I was prescribed 150 mg once a month for osteoporosis. Within 13 days one of my teeth I had a previous root canal on broke off at the gum line. I now have to have an implant which is very, very expensive and time consuming. I am scheduled to see the oral surgeon in a week and a half. I don't know if this drug caused this, but after reading horror stories about this drug I am very suspiciou
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Reviewer: Lildeb, 55-64 Female (Patient)
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My doctor prescribed Actonel Weekly Dosage for my osteoporosis. I took the first dose yesterday morning. I woke up this morning feeling like I'd been hit by a truck. Muscle aches like I'd worked out for hours; achy and feverish feeling. Just not feeling well also with stomach issues. Not sure I'm going to continue with this drug, especially with the other side effects I read on the
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Reviewer: Penny, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Have been taking Actonel for 3 years, following a diagnosis of osteoporosis
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Reviewer: raven622, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I wouldn't change this for any other drug.
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