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Fosamax and Body Aches: What Users Say

Body aches: mentioned by 5 users (6.6%)

Based on user experiences from 76 Fosamax reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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pain 22.4%
headaches 13.2%
joint pain 10.5%
bone pain 9.2%
nausea 9.2%
back pain 7.9%
chills 7.9%
diarrhea 7.9%
body aches 6.6%
fatigue 6.6%

Reviews for Fosamax

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Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Cil...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 30, 2020

For Osteoporosis "First dose I felt achy and joint pain but it went away in a few days. Second dose my joints hurt so bad I could hardly move. I stopped taking them after the second dose. It has been two weeks and my bones and joints hurt so bad. Why is this still prescribed? It is horrible. I had no joint pain before taking this."

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  • Sus...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 29, 2019

For Osteoporosis "My rheumatologist prescribed Fosamax to me in summer 2018. I carefully followed the directions when I took the first pill. I was barely able to sleep the first 2 nights. I then began to feel achy, like I was coming down with the flu. It hurt to move. I was miserable and let the doctor know. He had me take calcium and vitamin D for 2 weeks before taking the 2nd dose. After the 2nd pill I again felt miserable and deep-down achy. Is it possible for bones to hurt? I felt like I was walking with lead boots on. My body obviously does not tolerate this drug at all."

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  • February 21, 2023

For Osteoporosis "I started taking Fosamax once a week a month ago and took three doses. I have had horrible depression, fatigue, and body aches. I talked to my doctor and was told that the depression was not a side effect. I have never felt this bad before and refuse to take it ever again. It is a horrible drug."

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Frequently asked questions

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  • 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."

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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 19, 2025

For Osteoporosis "After just one dose, seven hours later, I had a fever, chills, nausea, fatigue, and stomach issues. The second day, I was tired and chilled in the evening with bone pain in my back and also the third morning. Very achy. I am considering not taking any more doses."

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