Risedronate for Osteoporosis User Reviews (Page 3)

Brand names: Atelvia, Actonel

Risedronate has an average rating of 2.7 out of 10 from a total of 60 reviews for the treatment of Osteoporosis. 15% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 78% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Risedronate

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

Actonel (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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Momrn
December 7, 2014

Actonel (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

Actonel (risedronate) "For 3 years I aim taking this medicine and the results of the bone scan showed a worsening of the situation. I have problems with my stomac, so it's the best to look for an other solution."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
April 23, 2009

Actonel (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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Betin
January 21, 2016

Actonel (risedronate) "I started having back pains after I took Actonel pills"

1 / 10

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snobird
Taken for 1 to 6 months
March 28, 2015

Atelvia (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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JBano
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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wdli
Taken for 2 to 5 years
September 11, 2016

Atelvia (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 goes away."

3 / 10

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Much...
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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UnaColl
June 10, 2016

"Was on Risodronate 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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cloud...
Taken for less than 1 month
November 4, 2022

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

1 / 10

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

"After taking medicine minor chills, minor itching stops quickly. Then weak, nausea, bloating, diarrhea, ho. I need to go to bed"

2 / 10

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