Brand Names Adrovance, Binosto, Fosamax, Fosamax Plus D, Fosavance Generic Name Alendronic acid DrugBank Accession Number DB00630 Background I thought that my story was a Seroxat story. Alendronic acid, which is a generic drug that is also supplied under the brand name Fosamax Once Weekly (Organon Pharma), is licensed for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis, according to the supply notification. I would really welcome views on whether a reading of -4.5 is too high to be able to treat with exercise, diet and supplements. Inhibiting osteoclast function, as bisphosphonates do, lessens bone resorption. I will not take the poison again. Ive been on Alendronic acid for a few months now. Im not really happy with the idea of another pill so asked what would happen if I didnt take them and she said I dont know ! After trying a variety of non-drug treatments, I went to the doctor in December 1996 with intermittent insomnia and PMS, and asked for some sleeping tablets. Tablets the gift that keeps giving, I have just had a DXA scan (following a wrist fracture) and it came back I have really bad osteoporosis. It should be taken as soon as you get out of bed in the morning and at least 30 minutes before any food, beverage, or other medicines. I cant believe the drug companies perscribe this medicine knowing what t doesTo patients,me included I have had the same side effects . No way am I taking another drug, and particularly not this one. I also have severe oseaoarthritis in my hip and other joints are affected. It could give you terrible side effects. All the side effects have calmed down and I feel so much better. Who else out there has a similar story? Some years later she was in terrible pain and her doctor wouldnt believe me when i said that i thought her hips were dying. Due to Covid I only had a telephone consult with an Endocrinologist. I am 62. Many thanks, Diagnosed with myasthenia gravis in January and prescribed boat load of tablets. Im wondering how you feel now, a year after stopping the drug, have your symptoms improved? I have had osteoarthritis for twenty years, and was diagnosed as as having osteopenia 7 years ago. Thus, it helps increase bone density, reduce the risk of bone fractures, and treat osteoporosis. My idea of a short walk had always been an hour and a half in the woods with my dog my favourite footwear was my walking boots. Hi everyone.I am new to this forum.I started taking Alendronic acid for the first time yesterday.I have had a bone density scan which shows i have oesteoporosis.I am 59 years old,considered myself quite fit until last June,I have read the side effects of these tablets and what other people have put about them.I am quite scared about taking anymore.I felt fine yesterday after taking mu first . Im 62, and fit until I came tumbling of my bicycle 2years ago and damaged my lumbar spine and muscles. Hi Ive had AA and it made me feel terrible! Glad Im not alone with these problems,thought i was going mad, hi I had zolondronic infusion no problem ,tablets i cant tolerate so I have hit and missed with them ,I told my consultant and the nurses at the hospital but went unanswered said they would sort it ,five weeks a go I fractured my spine so now Im waiting to see what they going to do Ive been honest with them said i skipped a lot cos I felt sick all the time ,Ive opted for infusion,told them that I did tell them ,but now because Ive fractured my spine Im worried that my bone is bad ,bone density scan and hopefully they will sort infusion out for me .I dont like the tablets,I take vitamin d and c .Im trying to help myself just hope its not too late .wouldnt mind I fell off a ladder about two years ago straight onto my back legs and head fell backwards flat and not a broken bone and I had had a density scan just before the fall. In April 2010 I went back to my gym routine, and within a few weeks the second jerking episode occurred. Below are the most common things you can do to care for your bones after you stop taking alendronic acid: You probably want to get rid of taking alendronic acid as soon as possible and do the natural way of treatment to avoid serious side effects in the future. Ive just been prescribed AA but having read all the posts on this site have decided not to start taking it. I think she must have dislodged it, I also have something called GCA which can affect your jaw so I cant say which or if either has caused the problem. You could suffer from much weaker bones and severe fractures without proper care. Store below 25C. Bisphosponates are prescribed to help your bones stay as strong as possible. Hello Barbara So if u are on adcal or calcium as well check out it isnt that causing any side effects. treat cancer that has spread to the bone ( secondary bone cancer or bone metastases). Other side effects include: arthralgia, myalgia, and ostealgia. Itching in my left shoulder/arm, have gained weight and my mood has changed. judy. Anything more and pressure builds in my head, I feel lightheaded, my ears ring and my muscles jerk happily away by themselves. Please tell your doctor if youre taking: Your doctor might recommend you take brands of alendronic acid such as Fosavance and Bentexo along with vitamin D3 (calciferol). Gave up Alendronic Acid recently after a random chat with a friend! Taking alendronic acid can help if you have, or are at risk of developing, osteoporosis. Currently clinicians offer bisphosphonates to people with osteoporosis who are eligible for risk assessment and who have a high fracture risk. But its come to my attention that long term , I also had pain/soreness behind the eyes and a niggling headache for 48 hours. So was my face. Terms|Privacy, Research Forum for Enduring Sexual Dysfunction, https://info.mhra.gov.uk/drug-analysis-profiles/dap.html?drug=./UK_EXTERNAL/NONCOMBINED/UK_NON_000837661002.zip&agency=MHRA, https://www.druglawsuitsource.com/canada-fosamax-lawsuits-settled/. Federal drug regulators and researchers say that Fosamax, a drug thats supposed to help with bone growth, is linked to this rare dental disease thats also called Dead Jaw Syndrome. She had breast cancer over 5 years ago and had a fall recently and broke her wrist. The drug helps build up bone and prevent bone loss. Take the medicine on an empty stomach. Land degradation also has serious knock-on effects for humans, such as malnutrition, disease, forced migration, cultural damage, and even war. This medicine is available as a generic drug in oral pill or solution form and under brand names like Fosamax (oral tablet) and Binosto (oral effervescent medication). It's harmful if you suddenly stop taking it without a proper assessment from your healthcare provider. Think Im off to GP to hear her thoughts!!! They began to itch the next day, ( I took my 5th dose of medication) and they were slightly better but I called my doctor and got in To the office Friday. Im going to stop taking Alendronic acid. But after a yr i got a very bad back, ended up a right angle for 6 wks, now i have just pushed hard with a screwdriver and got such a pain in my side. If I apply pressure to the back of my neck, my neck pain still hurts really bad, but I can move my neck. Alendronate is used to treat osteoporosis caused by menopause, steroid use, or gonadal failure. I was put on alendronic acid 70mg and in 2013 Newly diagnosed: Hi everyone I'm 57 and have - Bone Health She has had none of the horrible side effects mentioned in these posts so it must work for some people. Alendronic acid and teeth extraction My mother saw the dentist recently because of gum infection. Has anyone has this done ? My Seroxat story is classic and a repeat of so many other peoples. Alendronic acid (bisphosphonate) is a prescription medication used to help your bones stay as strong as possible. I have taken 2 in total. My GP told me to take alendronic acid with the calcium and vit D tabs 5 or so years ago (in my mid 40s), after a DEXA scan showed I had mild osteoporosis already. GP is arranging for a bone scan . Applies to alendronate: oral solution, oral tablet, oral tablet effervescent. I decided to stop for a few months following my retirement as I was going travelling for 3 months. I also have arthritis in my thumbs. This is a dangerous drug. My advice is dont risk your health when the adverse effects are so clearly documented. Were proud to be a team of writers who are truly passionate about all things health.Coming together from all parts of the world, we share a common goal of helping serve many with our comprehensive research and clear writing style. These chemicals were developed in the 19th century but were not investigated until the 1960s for bone metabolism. alendronic acid has destroyed my life - dice-dental.asia I had also gone hypothyroid. Alendronate (Oral Route) Side Effects - Mayo Clinic Back to see the same neurologist whose diagnosis this time was that my muscles were very tight so I must be stressed, and if I wasnt already taking it, he would prescribe Seroxat! Am I the only one the suffer from these bad side effects after taking it for the first time. Its such a dilemma. We spoke to the GP & asked if she could come off of Alendronic ,so she did, but now she is having problems with her arms, like a muscle ache. 1 Recommendations | Bisphosphonates for treating osteoporosis When I researched Fosamax/drug intolerance I found it is a reported side effect that people (usually women aged 50 70, of course) became intolerant of other drugs whilst having taken Fosamax for 2 5 years. Hello Claire, I am 60 years old and very modern and active with and without my grandchildren. By this time my body was still, so I went home feeling scared and utterly distraught. Experiences with Alendronic acid | HealthUnlocked Ive been reading all the posts on this forum THINK I might stop altogether does anyone else get these symptoms. I was such an idiot for believing in this drug! Then one day my body turned to chaos. Alendronate works by slowing down the cells that break . I was in a bad way. I do wonder if all of this is as a result of being on Seroxat for so long. Withdrawal was so extreme that the longest I ever lasted off the drug was seven weeks, the worst of my life. It hurts to walk on my feet. I have many what I call, low grade headaches with a distinct feeling of fuzziness, disorientation and have problems concentrating. I had to ask the doctor at hospital when I went for gluten test and results.