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Risedronate and Back Pain: What Users Say

Brand names: Atelvia, Actonel

Back pain: mentioned by 6 users (7.6%)

Based on user experiences from 79 Risedronate reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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pain 26.6%
headaches 12.7%
joint pain 12.7%
bone pain 11.4%
nausea 11.4%
diarrhea 10.1%
fatigue 10.1%
muscle pain 10.1%
vomiting 10.1%
back pain 7.6%

Reviews for Risedronate

Showing 6 reviews tagged with "back pain". Clear filters to view all 79 reviews.
Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Ess...
  • May 7, 2021

Risedronate for Osteoporosis "I took Actonel on Monday on a weekly dosage. I have been so sick for 3 days with stomach ache, headache, sore back, and vomited once. I will not continue. How long does it take to get better? I have been off work."

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  • Jac...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 9, 2020

Risedronate for Prevention of Osteoporosis "Had one tablet. The worst ever indigestion I've ever had after a couple of days, then a week later really bad lower back pain and pain in the stomach. First and last tablet, I'll just go the natural way. Can't put up with that. Ridiculous."

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  • Lou...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 7, 2021

For Osteoporosis "I took my very first weekly prescription yesterday as prescribed. At 2:00, I began feeling severe back and jaw pain. I could not move without excruciating pain. I could not walk alone. I developed a horrible headache and began shaking in a seizure-like manner, violently. I began vomiting and could not take a deep breath. I thought I was going to die. My husband was going to call an ambulance, but he found a Phenergan. I took it, and 20 minutes later, I fell asleep. The pain in my entire back, spine, and muscles is unbearable today. I have not been out of bed except for bathroom privileges, but I need assistance. If I am not better tomorrow, I will not be able to work. This was just horrible! The worst night of my life!!"

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  • Eli...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • August 17, 2018

For Osteoporosis "This drug has caused me so much back and leg pain. I actually have pain throughout my body. My mouth is painful. Lots of tremors. I am so very nauseous, my feet and ankles are numb. I have no energy and just want to sleep all the time. I am extremely depressed. I took the 150 mg in July and again last week. It scares me to think I will have to wait another three weeks to get it out of my system, if it does go away and hopefully I will feel better. It sure has put a dampener on my life at the moment and brought my happy lifestyle to a halt. I will never take this medication again."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 16, 2023

Risedronate for Osteoporosis "I took Actonel for one month and experienced severe hip, back, and neck pain. I have gone from being fit and active to not being able to move around without pain. I am unable to go to work. I will definitely seek out an alternative."

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  • Bet...
  • January 21, 2016

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

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