Then in early November I started to feel strange again. The NHS Dentist has ben very negative and created time consuming visits which are difficult for me to arrange because I have decreasing mobility because of MS. No one my GP or the dentist recommended by my GP have given me no warning about the serious side effects of having dental extractions while taking Aldronic Acid. These may increase the risk of damage to your jaw bone. Please check with your doctor before stopping taking alendronic acid and switching to alternative treatments. Its essential to take your dose while your body is upright. Took dose 8 yesterday, and so far so good. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Subscribe to newsletter I take the Alendronic acid once a week every Monday morning at 7:30 am. But, because you naturally produce vitamin D3, your doctor might not recommend you take supplements unless you have a deficiency. Am I the only one the suffer from these bad side effects after taking it for the first time. I had a complete hysterectomy 24 years ago but could not tolerate HRT therefore was susceptible to osteoporosis but I had slipped through the net according to my doctor and only got a dexa scan in August 2017. Make sure the spinach is cooked to get rid of the oxylates which inhibit calcium absorbtion; so cook your spinach. Bisphosphonates can strengthen the bones and slow down further bone damage. Hi i have been given AA but couldnt take it due to stomach problems now they are thinking of sending me for infusion could i ask what natural solutions u are using as i was told I couldnt replace bone without AA am very worried about an infusion. It knocked me out so I stopped it. Dont freeze it but keep it at room temperature between 15-30C. https://info.mhra.gov.uk/drug-analysis-profiles/dap.html?drug=./UK_EXTERNAL/NONCOMBINED/UK_NON_000837661002.zip&agency=MHRA She is very upset as to how this medication has impacted her. My advice beware. if the side effects persist to contact him again Due to Covid you cannot see a GP I asked for a telephone call but was told it would be at least 2 weeks before I could get an appointment Ive decided not to take my more tablets. Are there any better options to AA which people have found?? 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, I am 47 years old and recently found out I have osteopenia every where and osteoprosis in on of my hips. Just dont know what to do for best. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. No tablet is worth taking if no quality of life. This prompted me to do more research into alendronic acid, but instead of looking up this generic term, I tried the brand name Fosamax. I was determined that my own actions would build my bones so I only had to take the drug for a short time. . She is 86. Was taken into hospital and because I was taken alendronic they discharged me with 4 Tramadol pain was excruciating..Then I started knocking on doors ring any doctor who would listen no one listen. From day one I didnt believe that my body needed them but was told that When your taking steroids the additional meds are also needed & I was told this by more than one GP!!! Researching I came across Dr Rex Newnham, his story is very interesting, look him up he has written several books re osteoporosis/arthritis, treating them naturally with borax/boron. Im wondering how you feel now, a year after stopping the drug, have your symptoms improved? Gary Curd. The effects of alendronic acid may occur after 1 month of taking it. So, what happens now, does my Osteoporosis get progressively worse over time? From then on the amount of activity needed to bring on the symptoms became less and less, to where I am now. 20 mile house bernadette 0533 929 10 81; best time to visit kodiak island info@reklamcnr.com; grateful dead from the vault box set caner@reklamcnr.com; athens high school basketball roster reklamcnr20@gmail.com Im an 82 yr old female and was diagnosed with Pagets disease several months ago and asked if I wanted to take tablets or have three infusions (one each year). Lately i have been feeling tooth pain and have told by the dentist they cannot see me without a letter from my GP if i am taking alendronic acid. Anyway, I started to take them three weeks ago and I seem to have been fortunate in that I have had very few side effects but, after reading all these reviews, Im not sure I will carry on as Im fit and healthy with no pain. Their non-medical use was to soften water in irrigation systems used in orange groves. What are we paying the doctors for? They act by inhibiting osteoclast activity and bone resorption. If you missed a dose, take it the following day and do not double take it to avoid overdosing. 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. Meds Safety . My Seroxat story is classic and a repeat of so many other peoples. Alendronic Acid. Healthy lifestyle choices, such as not smoking or misusing substances, also decrease your . So was my face. In some cases, ALENDRONIC ACID may cause side effects such as muscle or joint pain, nausea, indigestion, gas and headache. The side effect possibilities worry me. Its 2.35am here in Kent & I am terrified about what 2moro will bring if I am forced to use AA. Dentist now tells me my teeth are not strong enough to hold a bridge again. Ohh my Goodness thank you so much for your post. Then, they will assess if youll have to continue taking it or take a break from it by stopping the medication completely. This is fascinating. In case of severe allergic reactions and poisoning on your first dose, please call your doctor or emergency help immediately. Alendronic acid is a type of medicine called a bisphosphonate. Im very concerned, like you & so many others, about the side effects of AA which I have just started today! sex. However, it is not known to cause cancer or increase in blood pressure. You can only stop taking alendronic acid when your doctor says so. 3 months ago 43 Replies. You must take your dose on the same day each week. Its such a dilemma. There is a phrase called the patient financial profile which is the profit made from an illness or disease or condition without the patient either getting cured or dying. I read the leaflet and decided to google. I am 79 and took my first Allendronic tablet last Weds. AA scares me to death as 4 months after taking it I seem to have a continues dry sort throat ( weirded really) so I feel I dont want to take it anymore at my age anyway 75. Have a look at my profile and see where I am at the minute. I asked her how long wil it take for the fosamax to leave my body, and when will this pain stop. And of course I couldnt exercise, so taking the drug seemed suddenly very important. It was the most frightening and totally incomprehensible thing to have no control over my limbs at all but as I sit and write this, I realise it has become totally familiar. Anything more and pressure builds in my head, I feel lightheaded, my ears ring and my muscles jerk happily away by themselves. Blood test in November showed a underactive thyriod and am taking Levothyronine 25mg. Not far into the walk (about 20 mins. Purity & Quality Control. Some medications may interact with alendronic acid and may cause it not to work effectively. But, due to some factors, your bone mass could decrease rapidly, and your body could break down bones much faster than replacing them. Stop taking your alendronic acid yes like you I been taking AA for about 2yrs in this time I have had a dry mouth enough to think Im going to lose all my teeth at the time . Shirley David from Milton had been taking Alendronic acid for 11 years. Bizarre feelings in my head, my arms feeling like they didnt belong to me, I felt faint and dizzy, my heart was pounding and had moments when it seemed out of rhythm. http://www.drugwatch.com/fosamax/osteonecrosis/, Fosamax is linked to osteonecrosis, or bone death, of the jaw. Should there be a next time I will follow my own advice as I believe we all know our own bodies to a degree of course & I will follow my gut instinct!!! Frequently missing a dose may lessen the drugs potency. Learn more. the pain in my muscles and bones is unbearable, chills, last I had night sweat, my stomach was bloated, acid reflex and the headache along with my jaw ache wont go away. and he said he would refer for being sedated,as he said he AA are wonderful tablets but do cause jaw and teeth probs along with everything else Am seriously thinking of coming off of them but want to see the outcome of coming off them and how safe it is. So I have decided that it must be the alendronic acid and I have stopped taking them its making my life unbearable. reading all of your comments I will not be taking another one of theses tablets . I too am very healthy woman 67, play golf dance swim walk, so I was upset to be told I had osteoporosis. But its come to my attention that long term , Alendronic Acid/Colecalciferol Mylan was developed as a 'generic medicine'. Fast forward to 2008. I do wish you the very best The doctor put me on ADCAL D3 and alendronic. I am 62, healthy and active. However Im convinced that its the AA tablet and am very scared to take another! For a once health, fit woman shes a frail person now who cant walk and has bladder/stomach problems. I shall be bringing these reviews to my GPs attention AND a refusal to even take the first dose! I also have had a bone scan pre drugs so it would be interesting to find out when I can have another scan to see whether there is an improvement or at least no further loss apart from normal degeneration of bone. 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). I was tested for gluten intolerance and was told I was gluten intolerant in 2011. I feel so Ill, but after reading the comments regarding AA, Im not sure, if its the AA causing these problems, Im afraid to take my next one, on Thursday. I had a scan 6 months ago and have osteoporosis. Im going to stop taking Alendronic acid. This is a dangerous drug. Went to dentist four days ago with toothache my dentist x-rayed my tooth and discovered I have a lot of loss of bone in my jaw cant remember the name for it but it was caused by my treatment for osteoporosis she said she cant take the tooth out as she could cause more damage she said she has to consult with another surgeon first I am in total agony with my tooth and jaw I dont know how much longer I can go on I wont hear anything to Monday so I have all day tomorrow and tomorrow night to suffer I dont know how much longer I can go on help, Ive just started taking Alendronic acid 75mg and for the last 4 days Ive been having really bad indigestion Heartburn and tightness of my chest Ive been on Alendronic acid for a few months now. I know they say dairy is a good source of calcium but we are not cows and cant absorbe or digest soemthing that is meant for young calves. He arranged for me to have an MRI and EEG tests, but his opinion was that Seroxat was the likely culprit as he had never seen anything like this before. So, I took it with 12 ounces of water. Also, have you researched iodine? Ive been reading all the posts on this forum THINK I might stop altogether does anyone else get these symptoms. I woke up, called my doctor to make sure it was safe to take with a few broken ribs, and I was told yes. After reading all the reports of strange muscle and joint pain caused by this medication, Im guessing that is the culprit. I should have been warned of this side affect. If you have osteoporosis, bone fractures commonly occur in your: Below are the most common factors that may put you at risk of developing osteoporosis: Youre also at a much higher risk of developing osteoporosis if you have health conditions like: Osteoporosis wont give you any symptoms, but you should visit your doctor if youre in doubt, especially if youre approaching menopausal age. I also are very intolerant to any meds but my doctor had at last convinced me to trythis and suffice to say I will not be taking any more. On the third dose I took the tablet with a glass of water as usual and as it was 6.30am I decided to take the lurcher I was looking after for a longish walk (as you cant sit down once you had taken the tablet). I called my doctor and will go in tomorrow morning, even though pain resolved. In fact we were three quarters of the way through our time together before I happened to mention I took alendronic acid. Reading all above, i think i will put myself on a little break, just to see if there is a difference in my condition overall. check your brand of alendronic acid may contain gluten, Dear Jane alendronic acid has destroyed my life The highest quality of care for individuals with developmental disabilities. I was wondering if the side effects of the drug actually go away, and if they do, how soon can I expect to see some sort of improvement? I really think the doctors for whatever reason are unable to tell people to eat right and exercise i.e. My entire body jerked violently as if I was having an epileptic fit, but I was conscious throughout. Bizarre feelings in my head my heart was pounding and had moments when it seemed out of rhythm. My advice is dont risk your health when the adverse effects are so clearly documented. I hate taking meds and wonder if I should stop Alendronic acid. Now have constant As I sat up from the bed my head started to pound. re the first strange vivid dreams has been my nearest experience. Ive now been put on Risedronate and after just 24 hrs I ache all over and keep getting sharp pains everywhere , seriously thinking of stopping this as side effects are awful. She used to get upset stomach the day & day after taking them. Overview. She had dizzy spells, blackouts, feeling sick etc and doctors said she had Temperol Arteritis. MY blood pressure became high and I was sent for a ECG on the 29th of November which showed I have at somepoint had a mild heart attack which I was unawear of and have now in December been put on Ramipril 2.7mg and Simvastatin 40mg. Stopping this medication means maintaining your bone health and density through lifestyle and diet. After reading the patient information leaflet I was hesitant to take medication today. I took them for two Sundays and my legs became painful,Dr said to continue and go back in 2weeks so I took one yesterday and today I feel breathless and giddy. Hi, my story is very similar but I only found out today that Alendronic Acid has caused my dental problems. I thought that I had been duped, once, into taking a drug I probably didnt need for an illness I probably didnt have, a drug that damaged my health. Although the scores looked very slightly better at the . It works by slowing down the production of the cells that wear down bone (osteoclasts). Peripheral neuropathy in the hands and fingers. they mask the crumbling bones within and only show the outer bone growth, I have decided I really dont want to take these any more but wonder if there are side effects. Below is everything you need to know about alendronic acid, commonly prescribed by doctors to treat bone conditions. It hurts to walk on my feet. And how are we going to return to good health? Alendronate (alendronic acid) Alendronate is an osteoporosis medication. There is a fine balance struck in order to treat symptoms without curing, so your symptoms are only abated when you take drugs, but if you die, then obviously they make no more money. However now it is back with a vengeance! My sister was recently told by her doctor that as she's been on it for over 5 years she should stop taking them for 3 years. Alendronic acid is not for children or teens below 18 years old. Hi I have been on alendronic acid for 7 months I was worried about side effects but have been ok but have noticed a weakness in muscles and am really stiff in mornings and if I sit down even for a short while. Twin Research Aug 2005 Spine -2.9 Hip -1.3. The Odteoporosis Society were great adn adviced me to see a specialist. I am 70 and keep fit by walking everywhere. I succumbed.About 6 weeks of taking it, I developed severe right hip and femur pain and jaw pain. I was prescribed in 2003 following a crack in my Femur following a knee replacement and the resulting Dexa scan! I was told I had osteoporosis in 2004 and was put on Fosamax for about 6 months after which I was switched to Actonel. Take care, Tom. If I apply pressure to my temples, my headache lessens. Related Compound Libraries. Ive read your article and the comments with deep interest and concern. Im also having episodes of increased heart rate on a regular basis just from walking a short distance. You would think that and the fact that in Canada a class action suit was brought against the manufacturers of this drug, would be enough to warrant serious alarm bells. Ive only just started on the AA but since my run in with Metoclopramide Im scared to take any drugs now. Thanks. I have recently been prescribed AA and, after researching this drug for its possible side effects and reading your stories, I really do not want to take it! 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