Fosamax for Osteoporosis User Reviews (Page 3)
Fosamax has an average rating of 2.6 out of 10 from a total of 55 reviews for the treatment of Osteoporosis. 16% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 82% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Fosamax
- Kate
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 3, 2023
"I have only been on Fosamax for seven weeks and so far have had no adverse effects. The only possible effect I've noticed is that my fingernails seem to be growing a lot faster than they previously did. I am 82 years old and very active and the only "symptom" I've had is morning low back pain which so far still persists. My doctor suggested treatment with Fosamax after a test he ordered following my last PE."
- Yarnl...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 6, 2022
"Was on fosamax for just two weeks when started PMS symptoms (I’m post menopausal)……then started my period. Have to go through all kinds of testing but I think it’s the fosamax! Anyone else experience this side effect???"
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- Anonymous
- April 19, 2011
"I have been taking Fosamax (once-a-week form) for 10 years now without problems. My last scan showed an improvement of 97 percent after ten years by checking my 'T' scores."
- jds
- July 11, 2009
"I took Fosamax in 2003. I had severe leg cramps. I switched to Boniva because I liked the once-a-month dose versus weekly."
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- Joano
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- August 18, 2020
"Used Fosamax for two years and my bone density declined and was worse than when I started the drug."
- Tooth
- March 3, 2021
"I was put on this med and within one month my teeth started to fall out in a slow sad way, my pain became worse as well as my body muscles deteriorated, but I kept taking this medication, why?"
- HHB
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- June 28, 2022
"In the months I’ve been taking it, I’ve had no discomfort and experienced no side effects."
- worrier
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 28, 2021
"My doctor put me on fosamax and reported to her my bones were hurting taking it. She wants me to continue but I stopped. I'm tired of the hurting from it."
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"I have just taken my 4th weekly Fosamax pill. For 3 weeks I have been exhausted. I am active and now I don’t feel like doing things. I’m making myself walk. I have trouble sleeping. This is also new. My son looked at me yesterday and told me I look very tired. He’s right. I have also had the expected increased heartburn. I already have GERD and take medication for it. I don’t have any of the pain others describe. I wish there was another option. I have -2.9 in T3 T4."