Alendronate for Prevention of Osteoporosis User Reviews (Page 3)
Brand names: Fosamax, Binosto
Reviews for Alendronate
- Bar...
- February 26, 2020
Alendronate "I have taken Fosamax for 30 years. I have never had a problem. My back is strong. No problems."
- 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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- Cin...
- 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."
- Pat...
- 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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- 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."
- Ano...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 7, 2025
"I've taken 2 doses. I've been pretty fatigued, and that is not usual for me. I intend to keep taking it and see if this passes. I think it's too early to decide yet."
- 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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Alendronate "This medication, Fosamax, caused me so much pain! I couldn't walk, if I tried, I would scream from the pain."