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Alendronate for Prevention of Osteoporosis User Reviews (Page 3)

Brand names: Fosamax, Binosto

Reviews for Alendronate

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Mid...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 6, 2019

Alendronate "This medication, Fosamax, caused me so much pain! I couldn't walk, if I tried, I would scream from the pain."

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  • February 26, 2020

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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  • 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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  • 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."

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  • 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."

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  • 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."

5 / 10
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  • 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."

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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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