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! But I Need to get an updated DEXA to see how things have progressed. Thank you. Warning to anyone who might be taking Alendronic acid 70 ml tablets for osteoporosis ! No tablet is worth taking if no quality of life. ALN has a half-life of about 10 years in humans. Uncommon: transient symptoms as in an acute-phase response (myalgia, malaise and rarely, fever), typically in association with initiation of treatment. Itching in my left shoulder/arm, have gained weight and my mood has changed. As a consequence, my Dr prescribed Alendronic Acid 70mg. 25 yrs later Ive had a Dexa scan and was told my spine was crumbling and the reading was far worse than the worst possible. alendronic acid has destroyed my life The highest quality of care for individuals with developmental disabilities. Alendronic acid is a type of medicine called a bisphosphonate. I wont be taking it as I feel I may be able to find a natural alternative. Not feel normal anymore, weak dizzy loosing balance and sight too which could also be caused by oprazole to protect stomach. I walked home very gingerly with the dog and later phoned my doctor If it is common for headaches, dizzy spells and blackout reportsshouldnt this concern those that live alone, for both GP and patient? Im sure they will sound familiar. She had to wait months and eventually had the hip replacement. When I last saw my Consultant she wanted me to go on Alendronic Acid. Bisphosphonates can strengthen the bones and slow down further bone damage. That is, when the hospital said I had osteoporosis. I have taken 2 in total. Have been on it a yr. Was ok i think, but disabled badly with fatigue anyway, so hard to know. Hi It is usually injected by a healthcare provider in a doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. Drinking alcohol for about two standards per day may increase your risk of bone fractures. My Seroxat story is classic and a repeat of so many other peoples. Im also having episodes of increased heart rate on a regular basis just from walking a short distance. Since taking alendronic, I have had difficulty in running and doing all the workout I was doing. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. I am not hoi going to take anymore Alendronic acid tablets. My older sister, who had recently discovered she had osteoporosis, had a very bad fall, ironically as a result of a violent reaction to a prescription drug, and broke three vertebrae in her back. When and how you take alendronic acid can affect whether it will work or not. Alendronic Acid. Ive only just started on the AA but since my run in with Metoclopramide Im scared to take any drugs now. Hi just wondering how your getting on with the alendrolic acid? I am disappointed in my GP who recommended a NHS Dentist in Melcome Avenue, Wemouth. It is relevant at this point to say that my sister lives in Australia which has different prescribing criteria. Which has brought me here as I googled info on this medication. Is it possible to just stop taking the tablets? Sister told the doc she intends taking Boron. I just want to feel better. I have stop taking the drug and will see my GP this week to see what he recomends but after reading so many stories after taking this drug i am reluctant to conti ue taking it specially as i am taking other medications for high blood pressure, tyroid, high pressure of the eyes, high colesterol.etc. Six hours later, left jaw joint tightness, nerves in teeth/jaw became sensitive (lasted a day), runny stools, dry mouth, calf cramps (at night). 4. amazonamazon Hello very interested in everyones comments, I was put on alendronic acid tablets two years ago since I had osteoporosis in the hips. She had dizzy spells, blackouts, feeling sick etc and doctors said she had Temperol Arteritis. I had a scan 6 months ago and have osteoporosis. Ive just discovered that lack of it can be at the root of fatigue, depression, low body temperature, and many other issues. Many thanks for all your information. The hospital talking about infusions once a year but still waiting for a appointment. It knocked me out so I stopped it. Osteoporosis can be prevented. Im just another person looking for help with my bones, having been told by my doctor that there is no alternative to Alendronic Acid. I had investigated alendronic acid on the internet. Stopped AA & CAL3D immediately!! She has stopped the tablets. Eventually I asked to see a movement disorder specialist, as by this time I was convinced I must have some dreadful neurological problem. Then, you can resume eating and drinking normally. 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). The PA was baffled. There are over 200 million people worldwide who have osteoporosis. 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. Gary Curd. I too am very healthy woman 67, play golf dance swim walk, so I was upset to be told I had osteoporosis. And yes side effects are happening, muscles ache, jaw aches, I did have an X-ray on my jaw and its fine TG. After reading all the reports of strange muscle and joint pain caused by this medication, Im guessing that is the culprit. It can worsen the side effects of alendronic acid in your stomach and prevent the drug from working. Just had to reply to your post! 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. I read its the same Acid in cleaning products! Any advice would be greatly appreciated. My legs and bottoms of feet, are so painful. Put on strong doses of steroids. Exercise and healthy food and some good supplements. 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. check your brand of alendronic acid may contain gluten, Dear Jane 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. To my surprise he agreed. I have had 7 weeks off work with a fractured wrist and another week off with feeling poorly due to AA (with no pay as Im a self employed carer) and need to feel fully fit before returning to work. My life coaching business came to nothing I am unable to work. It is a condition when you have fragile bones, making you prone to bone fractures or breaks from daily activities such as walking or standing. I am interested about the post that said you should only really take for 2 years does anyone else have info on this. This is a condition that causes your bones to get weaker and be more likely to break. I am posting this to try and help other , from being in the same situation that I have been in for last 5 months . It belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates. I also had pain/soreness behind the eyes and a niggling headache for 48 hours. This led me to think I was in Seroxat withdrawal; so convinced, in fact, I was of this that I asked my doctor to contact GSK to see if they had changed the formulation in some way, as I had made no change to my dose. How Alendronic Acid Destroyed My Life. I am worried about it as it seems to be getting worse. Many thanks, Diagnosed with myasthenia gravis in January and prescribed boat load of tablets. Hopefully it will have gone by tomorrow and I am not taking anymore,will only take the prescribed vitamin D and calcium daily tablet. Hey Ive been diagnosed with polymialgia rheumatica too i was prescribed predisolone vit d evacol and now AA Im not having any side effects from it yet but reading all of these comments Im worrying about wether I should take the alendronic acid Ive only taken two up to now but have had no problem with it yet It scares you a bit, Hi I have just been precribed alendronic acid I have not taken it yet as I have had a bad cold. Severe side effects include the following: In rare cases, alendronic acid may cause a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). This makes them at high risk of developing osteopenia or osteoporosis. so I was looking up side affects of AA which brought me to this site and I dont like what I am reading, so I am going to ring my doctors and have a talk my gut feeling is not to take them. If I apply pressure to my temples, my headache lessens. In rare cases, it can be severe and may hint at a medical emergency. Hospital Aug 2017 Spine -2.7 Hip -1.1. Thanks so much & best of luckKatie (New York), I had a fall downstairs nearly 2 years ago and broke my back, Ive been on adcal 3 for years do my doctor put me on alendronic acid, since then my health has been awful, Im 66, it takes me to get out of bed in the morning I can hardly walk at times,my teeth are crumbling asked dentist was it because of the tablets he said no but Im sure it is,Ive up get a root extraction on Thursday as my tooth crumbled and left the root of the tooth,he said he is concerned about me being on the alendronic acid and if he cant get the root out I will be sent to hospital,thats me finished with these tablets they have ruined my life. . I was told by the hospital after my bone scan that my Osteoporosis was not that bad so Ill see what happens after my next scan Im 73 years old and dont want to feel unwell due to the side effects which if you read about them can be very serious. One thing concerns me! Alendronate is the drug we know as Fosamax. Filter by condition. Feel quite worried reading all these comments but thoughts Id just let people know that my 90 year old mother has been taking AA plus Adcal for about 8 years after two falls in which her wrists were broken ( falls due to hypotension caused by drug she was currently taking. My lower face is completely swollen on the left side. I stopped taking alendronic acid straight away and now wake every morning in the hope that there might be some improvement in my condition. I had another dexa test in 2018. This full head pain is extremely bad. This settled after a few days Alendronic Acid/Colecalciferol Mylan was developed as a 'generic medicine'. I was in a bad way. 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. As a follow up to my earlier post, on Feb 21st 2021, I am still experiencing side effects as a result of the ingestion of 1 biphosphonate Alendronic Acid 70g tablet on Sunday Feb 2nd. Bisphosphonates are a class of osteoporosis drugs such as Boniva (ibandronate), Fosamax (alendronate), Actonel (risedronate) and Reclast (zoledronic acid). I am 81 years of age. Alendronic Acid/Colecalciferol Mylan is a medicine that contains two active substances: alendronic acid and colecalciferol.It was to be available as tablets. Abstract. Same here. 33% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 47% reported a negative experience. This was a total surprise to me. I was told i had Oesteoporosis of the spine with high risk of a fracture. Its recommended to take it on an empty stomach first thing in the morning. Like a lot of people I was researching AA70 when I came across this group. I feel much better and fitter than before. In some cases, ALENDRONIC ACID may cause side effects such as muscle or joint pain, nausea, indigestion, gas and headache. However, your doctor will mostly recommend you at least take the drug for three years to benefit from it for a long time. This settled after a few days and I thought no more about it. Are we not sentient beingsthey are not the be all and end all. I was prescribed alendronic acid 1x weekly. The wierd thing is that none of my upper teeth seem to have been affected by it. The first indication I had that something was amiss was in September 2009 I took three anti-sickness pills and had some very strange reactions. I was going through a traumatic time at age 45 yrs and was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, the menopause and depression all at the same time. Dont freeze it but keep it at room temperature between 15-30C. I asked her how long wil it take for the fosamax to leave my body, and when will this pain stop. ). Extra C/D also. I am 70 and keep fit by walking everywhere. Have a look at my profile and see where I am at the minute. I take 70mg PW now for about 12 mths. So I still have not gotten ANY doctor to tell me that the osteo drugs were what CAUSED this but I dont see any other possible cause. I hope you are ok. No other cause but the medicine . I am now using a Naturopathic Bone Protocol supplentation for building bones. Are there any better options to AA which people have found?? Had chat with doctor and decided to come off and leave it for two years then have another bone scan and see how my old bones were going. My GP suggested that I take another brand but I cannot risk it. I developed teeth probs just before diagnosis so treatment sounds scary if things are made worse by AA. Hi. Please tell your doctor if youre pregnant or planning to before taking this drug. I had another Dxa scan. 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). 1. Both the intermediate and the terminal half-lives exclusively represent the . Exercise, especially lifting weights, helps to maintain healthy bone mass. It belongs to a group of drugs called bisphosphonates, which are the most commonly used treatment for people with osteoporosis. Dentist now tells me my teeth are not strong enough to hold a bridge again. my Dr. told me she did not want me to take the Alendronic Acid because it would loosen my teeth. Ive been reading all the posts on this forum THINK I might stop altogether does anyone else get these symptoms. Having read & researched online information regarding side effects I accepted that I needed to take the Prednisolone but was not comfortable with ADCAL 3D + Alendronic Acid & especially since my Vitamin D level was so good but was advised to take them taking into account my age of 73years. I was prescribed in 2003 following a crack in my Femur following a knee replacement and the resulting Dexa scan! Suddenly not taking or stopping this medication may cause severe side effects. Shingles 6 months ago and Dr. says this is result of shingles. I was put on alendronic acid 70mg and in 2013 Overview. I have spent the past 4 hrs reading up on this medication and these reviews! I left the surgery with a diagnosis of being on the edge of a clinical depression and a prescription for Seroxat. But, remember that without medications, you have to supply your body with enough nutrients and exercise to support and strengthen bone growth. I have been taking them for about 5 weeks. General Warnings. Now its probable to be loosing my teeth and I live on social security and am very afraid that my dental health has been irrevocably damaged by this drug. My sister and I were diagnosed with Osteoproosis over 5 years ago and we have both been taking Alendronic Acid since. The effects of alendronic acid may occur after 1 month of taking it. Bisphosphonates are widely used to treat and prevent bone-related conditions. In particular, the men we talked to felt strongly that there is still insufficient information and awareness about the fact that osteoporosis affects men. I drank 2 cups of coffee. Never in my life have I read as many horror stories and am dumbfounded that medication like this is still being prescribed. Do not take alendronate if you have low calcium levels. Ive read your article and the comments with deep interest and concern. I asked how we would know if it wasnt working, and his reply was that it would be having an effect on my bones after six months and the next scan results would indicate an increased bone density, or not. I only took one pill but think I will stop. Hi, I am 47 years old and recently found out I have osteopenia every where and osteoprosis in on of my hips. 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 . Again i had another Dexa scan 2 years ago and it was found i have oesteoporosis in the spine which i feel very worried about it. Stopping and seeing if the symptoms resolve for most drugs is the best way to prove a link some problems with some drugs may take time more time than you expect but will resolve but some may also be permanent. Hi You should be able to have a dexa scan every 5 years. Im 62. These strange sensations coursing through my body continued for a couple of weeks, but I carried on into December going to the gym, singing in two choirs, building my new life coaching business and generally preparing for Christmas. Having read all the above I am going to see my doctor again about this drug. l feel I am not listened to andn being my age, Im past bothering about. This is a vile drug dangerous and should be pulled from market to protect any future victims. Lately, i have been feeling quite unwell, and after having had all sorts of health checks I have now come to the conclusion that my strange symptoms might be due to Alendronic acid. 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! Surgeon said her bones in the hip and pelvis crumbled away like chalk and hed never seen that as severe before. I have taken them for 5+ years and after some research now I discover that the scans can give false readings, i.e. I was prescribed AA 70mg one per week and took the first dose on Saturday which gave me such severe joint and muscle pain all over my body within 24-36 hours that I was barely able to walk or stand. Now have constant Took dose 8 yesterday, and so far so good. Your body naturally breaks down old bones and replaces them with new bone tissues to support your skeletal system throughout life. My doctor didn't mention the gastrointestinal issues when prescribing Alendronic acid and neither did she mention alternative ways of improving my situation. I will not be taking another one! It is normally taken with twice daily chewable calcium tablets. I am 62, healthy and active. For more about osteoporosis and medication, see Fragile Doctors: Iatroporosis. Im 54 years old and after having a Dexa scan, was told that I have Osteoporosis. She decided to come off the Alendronic AcidShe really has gone downhill. I have been told to take kale with spinach and brocoli which is full of calcio blended with almond milk before breakfast and before going to bed. risk of breaking a bone. Ive been on Alendronic acid for a few months now. I am 55 years old female and took 1 70mg dose of Alendronic Acid 2 weeks ago after being diagnosed with osteoporosis after a Dexa scan. Get the link to download App. Sister told the doc she was not taking AA any more, he told her she should take it !. Another problem that really concerns me is that my teeth feel rough, as though the surface is eroding. 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. Im going to stop taking Alendronic acid. The dentist told me there was no possible way the drugs had anything to do with my teeth getting loose, and it was probably just poor dental hygiene, in spite of the fact that I was 56 when these problems STARTED and 63 when I had to give up and pull the last ones. The GP has been renewing this prescription although I now read a patient only needs to take for 2 yrs max! Even before Fosamax was introduced in 1995 as a superior osteoporosis treatment, jaw osteonecrosis has been linked to the bisphosphonate drug family. Shirley David from Milton had been taking Alendronic acid for 11 years. I was intrigued as my doctor had said specifically not to! It usually takes 6-12 months of taking alendronic acid to support your bones. cant belive my GP gave me these awful tablets . The pain has travelled to her shins since stopping it. In addition, previous side effects were swellings and wealds all over, itching and bloatedness. 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. Food, mineral water, and other beverages may interrupt your body from absorbing the medicine. So I duly took the AA70, now on third month. Take one tablet of alendronic acid 70 mg weekly if youre prescribed brands like Fosamax and Fosavance. You can, however, lie down after youve eaten your first meal of the day. She was put on Alendronic acid as she had a fall broke her wrist and has had breast cancer. Taking alendronic acid can help if you have, or are at risk of developing, osteoporosis. I have osteoporosis and my GP prescribed Alendronic Acid. Its essential to take your dose while your body is upright. I quit often find that some of the drugs my doctor has given me gives me bad reactions. I thought I was intelligent and assertive enough that it couldnt possibly happen to me a second time. Gave up Alendronic Acid recently after a random chat with a friend! I wonder if it might be something that could help you Ive attached the link to the video below. Not far into the walk (about 20 mins. Our Story; Links to Network; News; Team; Services; Join the Team; Thanks. If youve taken alendronic acid for 2 years, your bones might still benefit from it for up to 5 years. Avoid taking it if you have esophageal or throat conditions. Has anyone has this done ? I attributed this to having a 12 hour car ride and driving 6 out of 12 hours. There is a Group related to these awful side effects on Facebook called Reglan Support Group (Primperan/Metoclopramide Read the devastating effects this drug has had on people taking it. Ive only had one tablet of the Alendronic Acid yesterday, but seem to have quite a few of the side effects so wont have another again, and am miffed to see that people have problems for weeks even after one tablet. Hi. User Reviews for Zoledronic acid to treat Osteoporosis. What an awful position to be in! I have even had to report my concern and disappointment and lack of care by both my GP and Dentist. Fast forward to 2008. However, it usually takes 6-12 months of ongoing medication to get its full benefit. 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. Due to Covid I only had a telephone consult with an Endocrinologist. I dont know if this is due to alendronic acid or the letrozole I am taking for breast cancer. Ostopenia and had a high risk of a fracture. I began to take as prescribed and do not have any problems until 6 days after my 4 th dose, I was awakened in the night with uncomfortable, aching wrists. Following a recent hip fracture and subsequent dexa scan, it was shown that I had Osteoporosis mainly in the right hip and spine (my hip fracture was on the left side ! Ohh my Goodness thank you so much for your post. Until this doctor expressed his surprise that I was taking it, and his opinion that it was possibly the cause of my problems, no one had ever raised any questions about it. I have been told I will have one in 2 years. I had to ask the doctor at hospital when I went for gluten test and results. No way am I taking another drug, and particularly not this one. Alendronic Acid is prescribe to counteract the effects of Entzalutamide, which can thin the bones. Since taking it I have a painful jaw,dry mouth and severe constipation, bloated stomach and a general,feeling of being unwell I spoke to my GP a few weeks ago about my painful jaw and he told me this was quite common and to carry on taking it but. Name of the medicinal product. This was after I had in some detail again described to him how prior to a jerking episode, my muscles pulled tighter and tighter before a violent release .. he metaphorically patted me on the head and told me to go and have a massage. Take care, Tom. I am not in your age group Jane bit I can appreciate Yor feeling left out. I chose the infusions and, after two infusions, the Pagets was seen to be in remission. Alendronic acid and risedronate sodium have been shown to reduce occurrence of vertebral, non-vertebral and hip fractures. Small blisters on various areas of my body. Now, the only exercise I get is pottering around my house or gently along my local high street. If prostate cancer spreads to the bones, the cancer can damage them and cause pain. Peripheral neuropathy in the hands and fingers. You can only take it with plain water, not mineral water. Zoledronic acid comes as a solution (liquid) to inject into a vein over at least 15 minutes. Re: Can't take another alendronic acid. What an awful time you are having my sympathy goes out to you. For a once health, fit woman shes a frail person now who cant walk and has bladder/stomach problems. Blood test in November showed a underactive thyriod and am taking Levothyronine 25mg. Ive been prescribed alendronic acid now as although doing very well year later, my new doctor is concerned about my bone and muscle condition. This pain was far worse than the pain I experience withOsteoporosis! Withdrawal was so extreme that the longest I ever lasted off the drug was seven weeks, the worst of my life. Stop taking your next dose if you experience rash or hives, swelling of your face, lips, or tongue, and trouble breathing. The last two weeks I have felt terribly sick, not eaten much had terrible bloated stomach, one Sunday I felt so ill I had to do a 111 saw a medical person and was given a thorough test being told everthing was ok, I had put it all down to my gallbladder which it wasnt. I have an appointment at The Royal Dental Practice, Cromwell Road, Dorchster to have two back teeth removed. It will slow down the breakdown of bones and support the faster growth of new bones in your body. This is fascinating. If I apply pressure to the back of my neck, my neck pain still hurts really bad, but I can move my neck. I also found a naturally sourced alternative to the calcium, which is much easier to digest, but its not as strong. Selleck's Alendronic Acid has been cited by 1 Publication. Do not just stop taking alendronic acid without your doctors approval. 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