Risedronate and Bone Pain: What Users Say

• Dan...
• November 1, 2018

Risedronate for Prevention of Osteoporosis "Stay away from any of these listed! I took Actonel for a couple of years and had severe joint and bone pain that continued for over 10 years! I kept reporting the side effects to my primary MD, he finally told me to quit after his MD wife could not get out of bed because of the effects on her. She gave up her practice. After much discussion and putting off, I agreed to try Prolia (the injectable), same symptoms, but worse. Talk to a knowledgeable yoga or holistic practitioner for safe resolutions. Don't be blinded by what the drug companies push, take care of yourself."

• Sho...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 27, 2021

For Osteoporosis "I commented in January of 2021 after taking risedronate once weekly for 3 weeks. I wanted to update that post. It has now been 3 months since I discontinued this drug, and I am still not back to where I was before. Fatigue, bone and muscle pain continue. Walking is difficult some days, painful most days. The muscle pain in my legs keeps me awake at night, and I am exhausted. Not sure how much longer till this resolves, but hope it will be soon. I was an active person before this and had made a good recovery from a leg fracture. I feel worse now than I did during my recovery process."

• Pat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 8, 2019

For Osteoporosis "After the second dose of Actenol, taken once a week, I experience a day of aching joints, temperature, vomiting, and could not eat. Second day I still have severe joint, muscle, and bone pain. Third day the same. Will not take this again. Terrible drug."

• Ali...
• March 28, 2017

For Osteoporosis "I have taken risedronate for only 3 weeks and have severe bone pain in my hands. I cannot bear the pain. I also have a burning sensation in my throat. I was given alendronate to start with, and they also made me feel so ill. I won't be taking any more. I really don't know what to do as I don't want the injection or infusion."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 19, 2014

Risedronate for Osteoporosis "My doctor gave me samples to use while I awaited my insurance to approve. After taking the first dosage in approximately 29 hours, I was in the hospital. Side effects for me were extreme bone pain, indigestion. Doctors thought I was having a heart attack."

• Cor...
• May 2, 2022

For Osteoporosis "I took just 6 weekly pills before stopping. The bone and muscle pain was indescribably awful. It moved from limb to limb, and I was unable to move the affected limb. I used to be active and happy but turned into a frail old lady almost instantly. I just sat and cried as I was in so much pain. I paced around at night as sleep was impossible. I needed (and still do) grab rails and aids for the elderly. I had to stop work. The doctor told me to carry on with the tablets, which I ignored. He wasn’t aware of any reported side effects! It is now 7 months since my last tablet, and I am still experiencing bouts of extreme pain. I cannot raise my arms or sleep on my side. There is nowhere to turn to for advice or help. All I have been given is strong painkillers. These comments have helped me to realize that I am not alone."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."