Risedronate for Osteoporosis User Reviews (Page 3)

Brand names: Atelvia, Actonel

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Anonymous
May 2, 2008

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

10 / 10

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

Risedronate "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."

3 / 10

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Mom...
December 7, 2014

Risedronate "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."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
August 31, 2016

Risedronate "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."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
April 23, 2009

Risedronate "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."

4 / 10

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Bet...
January 21, 2016

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

1 / 10

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

Risedronate "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."

10 / 10

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

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

2 / 10

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Muc...
December 6, 2014

"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."

9 / 10

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

Risedronate "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."

3 / 10

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Una...
June 10, 2016

"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."

9 / 10

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clo...
Taken for less than 1 month
November 4, 2022

"This drug has bad side effects for me, bad aching in my joints and neck pain, headaches every day, and then by the 4th day the heartburn started. I felt ill on this medication."

1 / 10

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Cae...
Taken for less than 1 month
October 27, 2022

"After taking the medicine, minor chills and minor itching stop quickly. Then, weakness, nausea, bloating, diarrhea, and ho. I need to go to bed."

2 / 10

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