Alendronate for Prevention of Osteoporosis User Reviews (Page 3)
Brand names: Fosamax, Binosto
Alendronate has an average rating of 2.2 out of 10 from a total of 56 reviews for the treatment of Prevention of Osteoporosis. 11% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 84% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Alendronate
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- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 6, 2019
Fosamax (alendronate) "This medication fosamax caused me so much pain! I couldn't walk if I tried I would scream from the pain."
- Anonymous
- September 28, 2009
"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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- January 21, 2013
"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."
- Patches
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 28, 2017
"Joint pain, back pain, involuntary jerking, swelling, thinning hair, constant in pain."
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- Newton
- March 14, 2018
"Very painful mouth sores that take a week to clear up. The sores move around the mouth but do not bleed or ooze any bodily fluid. Miserable"
- Anonymous
- July 15, 2022
"The side effects were awful: nausea, dark stools, constipation, swollen joints and pain in side and back. I am refusing to take any more at this time"
- MA1
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 19, 2021
"If I can open this hermetically sealed peel-pack, it might help!!!!!"
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Fosamax (alendronate) "I have taken Fosamax for 30 years. I have never had a problem. My back is strong. No problems."