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Also known as: Binosto, Fosamax

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Review by Cindylbw: User Rating:  
   
2.0

alendronate for Prevention of Osteoporosis: I had to stop taking this after 7 months as my jaw became painful and my mouth became exceedingly dry. It took about 6 weeks for me to get back to normal.

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January 21, 2013 8:03 PM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
2.0

Fosamax (alendronate) for Osteoporosis: I was diagnosed with osteopenia in 2000 and took Fosamax for 9 years. My bone density showed slight improvement after 3 years, but still in the osteopenia range. One year later, no improvement. I am grateful to have my bone density fairly stable, but am disappointed to not have had improvement after 9 years.

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October 6, 2011 8:54 PM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
3.0

Fosamax (alendronate) for Osteoporosis: My bone density improved while taking Fosamax. However, I had nausea, intense heartburn, gained 20 pounds, and had to start taking prescription stomach medications due to gastric problems. Finally, I stopped taking it, lost 20 pounds, felt much better and could eat again, but my doctor is now telling me I have lost significant bone mass since stopping this medication. Will now try Atelvia with calcium supplements.

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June 25, 2011 12:23 AM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
10

Fosamax (alendronate) for Osteoporosis: I have been taking Fosamax (once a week form) for 10 years now without problems. My last scan showed an improvement of 97 percent after ten years by checking my "T" scores.

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April 19, 2011 10:11 AM
Review by menkeclark: User Rating:  
   
10

alendronate for Osteoporosis: After one year on Alendronate, Posture-D and 4000iu of Vitamin D I had another bone scan and am growing new bone.

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April 11, 2011 2:38 PM
Review by ccollopy: User Rating:  
   
9.0

alendronate for Prevention of Osteoporosis: I noticed joint aches with this medication (and also from concommitant Femara, an anti-estrogen drug). Taking Glucosamin/Condroitin (1000/600 per day) solved the problem. When I stop the G/C, the aches come back. The only downside to this medicine for me is forgetting to take it once per week - or accidentally ingesting food beforehand, so I couldn't take it that day.

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November 6, 2010 10:48 AM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
2.0

alendronate for Prevention of Osteoporosis: The side effects increased with intensity the longer I took it. Muscle, joint and bone pain. I reached the point where I needed a cane to walk. Once I stopped taking it, problems all went away.

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September 28, 2009 12:38 PM
Review by jds678: User Rating:  
   
8.0

Fosamax (alendronate) for Osteoporosis: I took Fosamax in 2003. I had severe leg cramps. I switched to Boniva because I liked the once a month dose verses weekly.

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July 11, 2009 11:57 PM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
4.0

alendronate for Prevention of Osteoporosis: I had no problem tolerating Actonel, but when my prescription plan changed me to alendronate sodium, I almost immediately began having so much trouble with my knees that I can no longer use walking as my weight-bearing exercise, which is crucial to prevent.

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January 12, 2009 10:37 PM
Review by Bumpa:

Fosamax (alendronate) for Osteoporosis: My wife has been taking Fosamax (once a week form) for four years now without problems - her last scan showed an improvement in osteoporosis. However, she has recently been supplied with a generic alternative. This has resulted in excessive wind and bowel functions. Is there such a thing as a generic equivalent?

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April 2, 2007 11:29 AM

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