Risedronate and Diarrhea: What Users Say

• Jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 16, 2021

Risedronate for Osteoporosis "I took 1 monthly dose of Actonel. By that afternoon, I was very tired, heavy in my body. The next day, I experienced a loss of appetite, diarrhea, and after 5 days, severe inflammation and extreme pain all over my body. Then, I suffered from 3 months of fatigue, muscle weakness, pins and needles in my face and arms, blurry vision, and loss of voice volume. After 12 months, my strength is slowly returning, but I still fatigue easily and regularly experience pins and needles in my face. Medications I used to be able to take now trigger headaches, fatigue, and pins and needles in my face, hands, and arms. I would like to know how long these symptoms will last, but nobody knows. This drug should be taken off the market."

• Anonymous
• November 24, 2012

Risedronate for Osteoporosis "Had terrible vomiting and diarrhea, that took two weeks to recover from. This occurred every month after the first four months! Stopped taking it and have since started to recover and regain a little weight."

• Min...
• June 22, 2009

Risedronate for Osteoporosis "By the end of the first day, I was very lethargic and had abdominal cramps and bloating, followed by diarrhea. Throughout the night and all through the second day, I experienced flu-like symptoms, relieved slightly with aspirin, but continued with abdominal tenderness and discomfort as well as feeling very lethargic. By the third day, the muscle aches were gone, but the abdominal tenderness persisted. My appetite did go down. Hopefully, there is truth to the notion that the first dose is the most difficult in terms of side effects."

• Luc...
• November 15, 2020

Risedronate for Prevention of Osteoporosis "With the beginning of osteoporosis, I was prescribed Actonel. Took 1st tablet as instructed, next day I started with diarrhea, then aching all over like bad flu, then a fever, couldn't eat anything. No way in the world I would take this drug again!! 4 days later still not right."

• Dmw...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 26, 2019

For Osteoporosis "I took my first dose during flu season, and 12 hours later, I thought I coincidentally came down with the flu. Since it was Christmas, I called the doctor on call. I was dismissed as soon as I said 'fever,' although I did point out it was listed as a side effect. I took my second dose 3 days ago. Same thing. Extreme muscle aches, high fever, esophagus pain, abdominal pain, diarrhea, weakness, and I was in bed for 4 days. I will never take this medicine again. It has been an awful experience. I would consider an alternative. I am angry that I was not told about the possible side effects being so harsh. Who would intentionally do this to themselves?!?"

• Kay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 8, 2019

For Osteoporosis "I was prescribed this medication, risedronate, several years ago but took it for only a few months. The side effects left me unable to be any distance away from a toilet due to sudden attacks of diarrhea. This lasted for the first 2 days after taking the drug. Also, the pain increased, and I felt like an old man despite being only 40. Overall, it interfered with my fairly active life that I enjoyed, so I stopped taking it."

• 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?"

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

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