Reviewer: Bone Thinning too!, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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This was the most scary experience taking Fosamax. The first 70mg. pill taken I was okay. However, the second pill I was a mess. In the bed for 2 days and could not get out, because the pain in hands, hips, joints was terrible, I had to take Ibuprofen to combat the pain. Hardly could move, nausea etc. Not worth the grief...Buyer be aware of this rx.

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This was the most scary experience taking Fosamax. The first 70mg. pill taken I was okay. However, the second pill I was a mess. In the bed for 2 days and could not get out, because the pain in hands, hips, joints was terrible, I had to take Ibuprofen to combat the pain. Hardly could move, nausea etc. Not worth the grief...Buyer be aware of this rx.
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Reviewer: sjr3956, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Terrible side effects; swelling in my face, water blister in one eye, constant headache, joint pain, breast pain, back pain, and this is after taking only 2 pills. I have discontinued it.

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Terrible side effects; swelling in my face, water blister in one eye, constant headache, joint pain, breast pain, back pain, and this is after taking only 2 pills. I have discontinued it.
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Reviewer: Debbie, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I had my first dose (70 mg tablet) Sunday and by Monday afternoon experienced severe hip pain. That evening I developed back pain. Tuesday I could not bend over and I could not walk. Severe back, ankle and knee pain, also very tight chest and difficulty breathing. By Wednesday pain was manageable with ibuprofen but still cannot take a deep breath. Doctor took me off this drug. I don't know wha ... Show Full Comment

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I had my first dose (70 mg tablet) Sunday and by Monday afternoon experienced severe hip pain. That evening I developed back pain. Tuesday I could not bend over and I could not walk. Severe back, ankle and knee pain, also very tight chest and difficulty breathing. By Wednesday pain was manageable with ibuprofen but still cannot take a deep breath. Doctor took me off this drug. I don't know what he will prescribe next. I take tamoxifen for breast cancer (diagnosed September 2012). I am grateful that my adverse reaction was so swift and definite, because I would not want to have this drug in my body for any length of time.
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Reviewer: Cathy, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I have taken this med, 70 mg for many, many years. Once a week I take the med at rising, remain up and one hour later I can eat breakfast. This is a bit of a bother. My bone density test now shows I'm my bones density is below normal. Mr Dr advises taking Prolia twice a year.

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I have taken this med, 70 mg for many, many years. Once a week I take the med at rising, remain up and one hour later I can eat breakfast. This is a bit of a bother. My bone density test now shows I'm my bones density is below normal. Mr Dr advises taking Prolia twice a year.
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Reviewer: JoyS1151, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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I began Fosamax in 2005 with a diagnosis of severe osteoporosis of -3.8 at age 53. In 2011,my dexa scan was still-3.3, but I had no fractures. A random Vitamin D blood test showed I was severely deficient of vitamin D. I was put on 4000iu of vitamin D3 daily. My memory improved, my bone pain resolved, foot pain resolved, my vision improved, and urinary incontinence resolved, my diabetes improved! ... Show Full Comment

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I began Fosamax in 2005 with a diagnosis of severe osteoporosis of -3.8 at age 53. In 2011,my dexa scan was still-3.3, but I had no fractures. A random Vitamin D blood test showed I was severely deficient of vitamin D. I was put on 4000iu of vitamin D3 daily. My memory improved, my bone pain resolved, foot pain resolved, my vision improved, and urinary incontinence resolved, my diabetes improved! I was retested for osteoporosis with a dexa scan after 16 months on Vitamin D3. My scan was completely normal, no negative numbers, every category was in the green. I am now off the Fosamax, but continue with calcium and Vitamin D3. I feel better than I have in 10 years. I believe the success was due to the addition of the Vitamin D3. Fosamax alone was not enough. It needs to be a 3 fold approach, calcium, D3, & Fosamax. (I am also off of diabetes medications.)
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