Actonel Questions

I am having pain in my knees, hips and thighs. I have been on actonel for over 8 years?

I recently stopped taking actonel. How long will the sore thighs, knees and hips last. I have been off the medicine for 4 weeks and still have pain going up and down stairs.

Posted 16 Jan 2012 • 1 answer •

I took Actonel for 14yrs & now I have weak muscles - can barely walk?

Is that the result of taking it for so long? Has anyone have that problem?

Posted 28 Dec 2011 • 0 answers •

What is the difference between fosamax and actonel?

Posted 22 Nov 2011 • 2 answers •

I have been taking Actonel for 6 months. The last 4 months I have been very itchy on my forarms?

... only. I now have raised welts and are open from itching. Haven't gotten much sleep as this is driving me crazy. I was just wondering if it from taking this pill. Joanne

Posted 22 Sep 2011 • 0 answers •

I have been taking Atelvia for about six months. My eyes have become very red with burning and?

... dryness. I've tried eye drops. I don't remember the Actonel bothering me like this. I took it for six months but switched for gastro reasons. Please advise if this is a common side ...

Posted 23 Aug 2011 • 1 answer •

Can Actonel cause side effects to the liver similar to excessive alcohol drinking?

I have just had a blood test (Liver function) serum gamma GT level 375u/l. I have been taking weekly actonel for approx 3 years. NB I rarely drink even a small glass of wine

Posted 3 Jun 2011 • 1 answer •

Pregnancy - I have been taking actonel for osteophrios and think I'm pregnant... has anyone else?

... been taking this while pregnant? My doctor told me not to fall pregnant but not to sure on the harm it has on the baby can anyone help me...

Posted 11 May 2011 • 1 answer •

How can I calculate the risk of osteonecosis of the jaw after taking Actonel weekly for 5 years?

I have osteoporosis of the spine BMD -3.1

Posted 10 May 2011 • 2 answers •

Actonel - Took 1 pill sat am & have been sick as a dog since, how long before this leaves my system?

throwing up, diarrhea fever horrible tast in mouth white thick tongue blown belly gas

Posted 7 May 2011 • 1 answer •

Are the reports I have heard true involving drugs like Actonel & how it results in tooth loss?

People have reported to me that persons they know had issues with their teeth while on this drug, resulting in one having to have severe dental surgery in order to correct the problem and the other ...

Posted 3 Apr 2011 • 1 answer •

Actonel - Has anyone ever taken Atelvia?

I've just recently been prescribed Atelvia and I would like a comparsion with some of the others.

Posted 26 Mar 2011 • 1 answer •

Has anyone been diagnosed with Leukemia,after taking monthly Actonel?

After taking monthly actonel which slowly caused muscle weakness and pain all over, especially in jaws and feet,heart palpations,severe weakness, night sweats,confusion.Doctors said symptoms were not ...

Posted 19 Dec 2010 • 3 answers •

Does actonel cause a metallic taste in mouth?

Posted 28 Sep 2010 • 1 answer •

Can I take aspirin or motrin, laxatives or anacids with actonel?

Posted 21 Sep 2010 • 2 answers •

Can taking actonel cause burning and swelling in the mouth?

I have been taking actonel for about 6 months now and just started having these symptoms in the last six weeks or so. I have been to the dentist and there are no dental problems. The dentist ...

Posted 13 Sep 2010 • 1 answer •