Alendronate for Prevention of Osteoporosis User Reviews (Page 3)

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 19, 2020

Alendronate "Fosamax gave me absolutely shocking joint pain and diarrhea all the time."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• New...
• 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."

• 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."

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

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