Fosamax and Back Pain: What Users Say

• Tay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 31, 2014

For Osteoporosis "I was on Daily Fosamax about 5 years ago. I had severe GERD and stopped taking it. I used calcium supplements, and in those years, I didn't have much change. Recently, after a scan, it showed that I had bone loss, so I went to the weekly Fosamax. I took it in the morning, and by that evening, I had severe backache and muscle ache that got worse. Then I had horrible bloating. I could hardly walk with the pain. I called my pharmacist, and they told me that I need to contact my doctor and to stop taking the medication. They told me that the side effect symptoms might take up to 7 months to go away. I cannot function. I will contact my doctor to see what he has planned. I would like to just take calcium and vitamin D regularly."

• Nat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 22, 2020

For Osteoporosis "I took two weekly doses of Fosamax then stopped because of side effects. Rapid weight gain, acute abdominal distension (like I’m 7 months pregnant), aching back, aching hips, fatigue, and random itching. Been off it for a month and side effects have not abated at all. It’s like I woke up and suddenly aged an extra 30 years overnight. Hope the side effects go away soon."

• Nit...
• June 10, 2015

For Osteoporosis "MD prescribed Fosamax. Took first dose and two days later woke up with a severe headache, bloating, gas, and terrible nausea. By the time I got home from work, I had severe back pain, joint pain, and a headache. The bloating was almost intolerable. The next day, nausea was worse and the headache continued with no relief even after OTC pain meds. I will take Calcium and Vitamin D instead."

• sun...
• June 17, 2013

For Osteoporosis "I started taking Fosamax for Osteoporosis. I had low back pain and body aches the first week. In the second week, I had severe headaches that lasted over two days. Now it's a dull headache. I'm unsure about this medication and worried about the side effects. I hope the effects get better not worse."

• Dow...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 14, 2021

For Osteoporosis "I took my first weekly dose of Fosamax on Monday. Eight hours later, diarrhea began, along with a lower backache. On Tuesday morning, I woke up to a severe backache, back and abdominal muscle spasms, and severe pain in my right hand. I am unable to write, pick up a glass, or do even the most minor thing. I can barely get up out of a chair. Now, I'm running a low-grade fever and have chills. This is a horrible medication. I will not take a second pill. I can only pray this passes."

• Dow...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 14, 2021

For Osteoporosis "I took my first weekly dose of Fosamax on Monday. Eight hours later, diarrhea began, along with a lower backache. On Tuesday morning, I woke up to a severe backache, back and abdominal muscle spasms, and severe pain in my right hand. I am unable to write, pick up a glass, or do even the most minor thing. I can barely get up out of a chair. Now, I'm running a low-grade fever and have chills. This is a horrible medication. I will not take a second pill. I can only pray this passes."