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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

  • Barb
  • February 26, 2020

Fosamax (alendronate) "I have taken Fosamax for 30 years. I have never had a problem. My back is strong. No problems."

10 / 10
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  • Middle
  • 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."

1 / 10
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  • 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."

2 / 10
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  • Cindy...
  • 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."

2 / 10
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  • Patches
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 28, 2017

"Joint pain, back pain, involuntary jerking, swelling, thinning hair, constant in pain."

2 / 10
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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"

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21 Report
  • 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"

1 / 10
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  • MA1
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • September 19, 2021

"If I can open this hermetically sealed peel-pack, it might help!!!!!"

2 / 10
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