Risedronate User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Ann...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 4, 2023

Risedronate for Paget's Disease "Started taking weekly Actonel in May 2023 for borderline osteoporosis. Had flu-like symptoms, which soon stopped. But I quickly developed pain in my left quadriceps muscle, then pain in left knee joint and groin-these continue. Now having muscle stiffness in both quads, and I experience fatigue that limits walking. Prior to starting Actonel, I had no other medical issues, not even arthritis. I take no other medication-except for ibuprofen now, which doesn't control the pain. If no improvement in bone density score this coming May, I will stop taking Actonel."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 27, 2021

For Osteoporosis "I took my first dose Thursday morning. By 1 a.m., I was in excruciating pain (both bone/muscle). Spent all day at emergency. They didn't think it was from risedronate... what else could it be? The only different thing I had done. Next day... pain is also bad. Couldn't sleep more than 1.5 hr at a time. They gave me something for pain and sent me home. Will definitely not be taking next month's dose! Horrible drug!!"

• DMN...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 26, 2022

For Osteoporosis "I was prescribed 35 mg once weekly. First dose: extreme fatigue and nausea. Second dose: body pain, severe stomach pain, debilitating nausea, horrible headaches, and still in bed after 4 days. I would rather suffer a fracture than ever take this medication again. I’m 66 and in great physical condition, have not been able to do a single activity since starting this drug."

• Jen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2022

For Osteoporosis "I took risedronate 150 mg for the first time, and that night felt like I was getting a migraine. Then the flu-like symptoms-achy all over. The next two days, terrible diarrhea, and now such bad neck pain and stiffness I can barely move my neck or head. How long will it take for this neck pain to go away? I feel like I can't even hold my head on my neck. Worst I've ever felt. How long will it take for this med to stop causing issues with my body?"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 14, 2022

For Osteoporosis "I took two monthly doses of this awful poison, risedronate. I immediately felt nausea, burning in the stomach, horrible heartburn (never had heartburn before), severe bloating, gagging, and extreme fatigue. This lasted 25 days, then I felt good for five days and took the second dose. Again, an awful experience. It has been 8 months, and I still have extreme fatigue, and my stomach is nauseous all the time. Some days, I lay on the couch all day. I didn't have any medical problems before taking this, no other health conditions, I was a healthy, active 60-year-old! This drug is awful, and I can't believe the FDA gets away with this! I am now under the care of a naturopath who is trying to repair my gut. By the way, I got blood work before I took this drug and again after the two months, and my ferritin level went from 49 to 29, and I became anemic. The FDA knows it's a bad drug, but they make money off of it at our expense. No thank you. It should be taken off the market."

• KCT...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 14, 2020

For Osteoporosis "Took Risedronate 35 mg x3 doses each Saturday. No GI issues taking the pill-took early with 8 oz of water, stood up straight or walked, no food 30”+. Expected symptoms of joint pain and some immobility due to pain. Had only occasional right hip discomfort before starting the medication. In the past, had a fracture of the right knee with surgery, ski accident 10 years ago, fracture of the left elbow years before from running and jumping with a dog, slipped on black ice. Healing normal. Side effects from this medication started before the third dose. Severe right hip/pelvic groin bone pain and numbness, needed a cane to walk. Saw MD, given exercises for hip-no pelvic fracture. Worked very well. Developed left shoulder severe nerve pain/numbness/immobile hand use. Then head/bone aches constant for over four days. Vomited once the second day with head pain, then dry heaves twice the next day after. Saw MD again. Cervical spine X-rays done. No fractures. Shows osteoporosis and degeneration. Now, one month after the first dose, doing osteoporosis exercises and walking daily. Taking calcium and vitamin D3 still."

• Act...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 12, 2022

For Osteoporosis "I started taking Actonel in Feb 2021. Well, I couldn't figure out what was wrong with me about 2 Monday afternoons per month. Until this week, when I had another terrible episode: tremors, joint pain, terrible leg cramps, muscle aches, dizziness, fever, and chills. Each time I had to go to bed, the side effects were so bad. I called my pharmacist, and he said, 'PLEASE go off the Actonel right away.' Now, what does that tell you? Yes, I have osteoporosis, but I will just take my over-the-counter calcium pills. Oh, and the rash is horrible. I am going to see a dermatologist. I will never take Actonel again."

• CLS...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 3, 2021

For Osteoporosis "I started risedronate 1x a week. The first week, I thought my arthritis was getting bad in my hands and feet. After the second dosage, I snapped a tendon in my wrist by simply straightening a tablecloth. A few days later, a 3-year-old fracture in a finger erupted and re-fractured for no reason. I felt like my Achilles tendon was going to rupture, any previous fractures were suddenly hurting. I could not use my wrists to use doorknobs, couldn't turn keys, and felt I had become quite disabled. The doctor 'never heard of this reaction.' I have a connective tissue condition, and this is DANGEROUS. Had I not taken myself off, I would be totally incapacitated. Three weeks later, I am improving."

• Lar...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 13, 2024

For Osteoporosis "I've taken Risedronate 150mg, once a month for about two years. My last DEXA scan showed 'significant improvement' according to the radiologist. I have had no adverse symptoms. I take it early in the morning with a glass of water and sit upright for at least thirty minutes. Then my day starts."

• Eve...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 4, 2022

For Osteoporosis "I have been taking risedronate once a week for about 6+ years and have no problems with taking this med. I am over 80 now and need to make sure my condition does not get worse. I am still exercising daily and taking long walks. All 100% good."

• Bee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 27, 2020

For Osteoporosis "I found the risedronate caplets easy to swallow, but I have had an ongoing annoying experience with the round white tablets prescribed instead. No way am I struggling another five years with these hard-to-swallow tablets."

• Pat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 10, 2022

For Osteoporosis "Within an hour of taking the first dose, I began feeling like I had the flu. My muscles and joints became very achy, my head began aching, and I felt confused. Confused. I found that it was hard to think clearly. The next day was even worse."

• Anonymous
• May 2, 2008

Risedronate for Osteoporosis "I was diagnosed with osteoporosis, and after 6 years of taking this drug, my last bone density showed no osteoporosis!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 21, 2012

Risedronate for Osteoporosis "The first few months, I experienced flu-like symptoms. Then, joint and muscle pain followed. I couldn't even walk or climb stairs without pain. I am only 52! After 10 months on it, I gave up."

• Mom...
• December 7, 2014

Risedronate for Osteoporosis "Took this medication for 5 months. From the start, I had problems tolerating the medicine. It made me nauseous. The worst side effect was the bone pain."

• Anonymous
• August 31, 2016

Risedronate for Osteoporosis "For 3 years I am taking this medicine, and the results of the bone scan showed a worsening of the situation. I have problems with my stomach, so it's best to look for another solution."

• Anonymous
• April 23, 2009

Risedronate for Osteoporosis "First day, no symptoms. Next day a bit achy. But the next day felt bloated and nauseous. The achy flu-like symptoms were gone but for the next week, I felt sick, constipated and had no appetite."

• Coo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 20, 2019

Risedronate for Prevention of Osteoporosis "After 3 doses in 17 days, I am experiencing acute joint and muscle pain. Bloated and head achy also. I’m 66 and will stop taking this immediately. Horrible!"

• Bet...
• January 21, 2016

Risedronate for Osteoporosis "I started having back pains after I took Actonel pills."

• sno...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 28, 2015

Risedronate for Osteoporosis "I am allergic to Fosamax. My doctor gave me an Atelvia sample to try, and I found I had no side effects from this medicine. I credit this to its time-release function."

• JBa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 11, 2018

For Osteoporosis "Developed terrible heartburn/GI issues after one year on this drug. Minimal improvement on DEXA scan. Discontinued use."

• Muc...
• December 6, 2014

For Osteoporosis "After taking for 7 years, my bone mass has improved significantly - my bone density score is now below the threshold considered osteoporosis. I have had no noticeable side effects."

• wdl...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 11, 2016

Risedronate for Osteoporosis "Bone pain. Sometimes the bone even cannot touch as it will cause unbearable pain. Stop taking it after 5 years and waiting for the pain to go away."

• Una...
• June 10, 2016

For Osteoporosis "Was on risedronate for 15 years. My bone density improved. I have been off it for about 2 years, and now I am going to go on it again, as I have developed stiffness and pain in my hips. I am 75."

• Joj...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 12, 2019

For Prevention of Osteoporosis "I have been on risedronate for a few years, and it is awful! Severe bone and muscle pain. I stopped taking it 3 weeks ago and already feel better. It really made me feel awful."