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Generic Fosamax

pattyc — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 16:27:13 GMT

Just been prescribed generic fosamax (alendronate sodium 70 mg) and have been reading up on it and found mostly negative reviews. I am going to contact my doctor to further discuss this, but would appreciate any feedback (good or bad). Thanks.

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Shelbelle — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 16:42:07 GMT

Can we ask if you have osteoporosis or osteopenia?? i have had had osteopenia for the last 18 years but it remains fairly stable, so I have never taken or been prescribed any of these kinds of drugs. From what I understand, many women now are getting infusions rather than taking any pills.

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pattyc — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 16:48:06 GMT

Last scan showed I went from osteopenis to osteoporosis especially in the left hip area.

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Witchy Woman — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 17:04:30 GMT

@pattyc

My encrinologist prescribed this about a year ago after a bone scan.

It was once weekly, but after a month, I was in such terrible pain, I wasn't sleeping at night. The pain was centered in my hips and was so bad I could not sleep on either side. It was deep and relentless.

Told her I don't care what the scan showed, I wasn't taking it ever again.

I was a runner for MANY years, I now spin and do light resistance training. If that is not enough, I'll just have to live with it.

Seems many of these meds are problematic.

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GarlandGal — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 17:33:46 GMT

@pattyc, three of my sisters and I have been prescribed aledontronate for osteopenia or osteoporosis. One had a negative reaction (muscle spasms in her legs at night - she now gets shots every 6 months), but the rest of us have had no problems.

I can't speak for the results for my other two sisters, but I've taken it for 4 years for osteopenia, and two bone density tests show a slight improvement on my hips. My doctor is pleased with the results and wants me to continue taking it weekly, which I will do.

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1Snickers — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 19:58:12 GMT

After taking Fosamax I learned I can never have tooth implants even after 1 pill. I hope I don't need them!

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squeaks — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 22:20:00 GMT

I've been taking this for many years. I've had no side effects. I think my insurance always goes for a generics.

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pattyc — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 22:32:46 GMT

Thanks for all your replies! Between the positive replys and talking to doctor, have decided to try it and as doctor said if it causes problems will revisit.

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TVLand — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 05:27:53 GMT

I take the genetic for Bonita....its a once a month pill....at first I had aches and pains ....in time .....it passed.my body adjusted......my last bone density showed improvement....

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jubilant — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 21:53:41 GMT

Many years ago, I was diagnosed with osteoporosis. I took the Fosamax for a few short months and my stomach couldn't handle it. I haven't had a dexa scan recently but my last one ( probably about 4 yrs. ago) showed my numbers had not gotten any worse. I am 71. Had I continued it, I believe I would have ended up with an ulcer.

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bubbiem — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 22:54:59 GMT

I have osteopenia and took it for years. No side effects and have had extensive dental work post-taking it. I do not need to take it anymore due to weight loss and eating better and exercise.

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pattyc — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:46:11 GMT

Update....been on the generic fosamax for 3 weeks and not with good results. Feet swelled so bad could hardly fit in shoes, had general mild body joint pain, severe joint pain in the wrist area between thumb and index finger.....so bad have to wear a brace. Called doctor and was advised to stop the med immediately and see if that resolves the problems as it may be an allergic reaction and get back. Worst med ever had! Now wondering what any alternate would be.....guess that the next conversation with the doctor.

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Witchy Woman — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 20:15:04 GMT

@pattyc

I am so sorry to hear you had such a severe reaction. I posted above that mine was bad, but not as bad as yours. The pain was relentless in my hips, and, since nothing had changed, I knew it was the problem.

It took at least 3 weeks to fully subside, but it did.

I hope the same for you. I just stopped taking it and haven't consulted about what, if anything, will replace it.

With such a negative experience, I am reluctant to try shots!

Please keep us posted.

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Sunshine Kate — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 20:25:12 GMT

The doctor gave me Boniva once per month pill. It was awful for me.

I took the pill according to directions. In the middle of my chest, it felt like the pill was stuck and was burning so badly as if on fire.

I went back to the doctor two separate times and asked if there was an anecdote for Boniva as I couldn't stand the burning any longer.

He said I just had to wait until it wore off and not take again.

At the end of 30 days, the horrible burning subsided.

I don't take anything now except D3 daily.