Twin Research Aug 2005 Spine -2.9 Hip -1.3. 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 thought my diziness and muscle ache and a light pain in my abdomen when i took Alendronic Acid was just me, now reading all the comments I can see it is a common theme. When I last saw my Consultant she wanted me to go on Alendronic Acid. I do wonder if all of this is as a result of being on Seroxat for so long. Your doctor may recommend you go for a regular bone density test using X-rays, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA), or a special CT scan to diagnose. 2. The GP has been renewing this prescription although I now read a patient only needs to take for 2 yrs max! I have many what I call, low grade headaches with a distinct feeling of fuzziness, disorientation and have problems concentrating. Alendronic Acid/Colecalciferol Mylan is a medicine that contains two active substances: alendronic acid and colecalciferol.It was to be available as tablets. Osteoporosis can be prevented. So whats the point, it sounds like poison. Alendronic acid (108) is an aminobiphosphonate used to counter postmenopausal osteoporosis, and acts by inhibiting the activity of osteoclasts, bone cells that are involved in the resorption of bone. It has further become clear that my symptoms were not and are not brought on by activity per se, but by an increase and deepening in my breathing, as if the extra air I take in is poisoning me in some way. Filter by condition. So, I took it with 12 ounces of water. I was told that it was very uncommon what happened to me, and it was my choice to take it again next week or not. I have also been taking Adcal tablets for years. I read somewhere Fosamax was taken off the market & it caused hair loss. Im 62. 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). Im 62, and fit until I came tumbling of my bicycle 2years ago and damaged my lumbar spine and muscles. I have v v mild connective tissue disorder (not rare) also. I do wish you the very best 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. 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. Hi Ive had AA and it made me feel terrible! No problems with my calcium + vitamin D levels when I started taking medication. Then, they will assess if youll have to continue taking it or take a break from it by stopping the medication completely. The whole remit of Western medicine is to treat symptoms without curing, so that long term profits can be made. My partner had videoed two of my jerking episodes for him to see and he asked if he could have copies to show colleagues for their opinions. This settled after a few days and I thought no more about it. My recent BMD test shows i have esteoporosis. Ive been prescribed Adcal-D3 tablets (2x twice daily) and Alendronic Acid 1x weekly, even though a blood test showed that my calcium and vitamin D levels were within the normal range. Consult your doctor if you experience such side effects. I am otherwise healthy and have never taken any meds in my life. 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. Hello Claire, I am 60 years old and very modern and active with and without my grandchildren. I also have arthritis in my thumbs. prunus . My advice beware. Peripheral neuropathy in the hands and fingers. Itching in my left shoulder/arm, have gained weight and my mood has changed. I drank 2 cups of coffee. From day one my tummy was not happy & after 8 weeks I suddenly became severely constipated (Literally overnight !!!) 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. 2 weeks later I have joint pain in my elbows like broken glass and have pins and needles in my arms and fingers. 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. Same here. Thank you. This settled after a few days I feel very tired and my bones are much more painful now. They are ok and work fine for first few years ! I also have severe oseaoarthritis in my hip and other joints are affected. Following breast cancer they want me to take Aromatase Inhibitor along with a Biphosphonate Clondronate or Zolendronic so my question to everyone out there will these other biphosphonates result in similar pain? Home; About. Fast forward to 2019 stared getting pains from my knees traveled throughout my body into my head thought im going to die. Alendronic Acid is prescribe to counteract the effects of Entzalutamide, which can thin the bones. When i DID start researching, after being on these meds for about a year I decided the risk just wasnt worth the POSSIBLE gain and stopped taking it. If I apply pressure on my face in front of my ear, the ear pain lessens. Alendronate works similarly to other bisphosphonate drugs like risedronate, ibandronate, zoledronic acid, pamidronate, and etidronate. I succumbed.About 6 weeks of taking it, I developed severe right hip and femur pain and jaw pain. 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. Im not going to take another one and just hope these pains gradually wear off. Store the tablet, oral solution, or oral effervescent form of alendronic acid as directed in its packaging. 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. 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/. I decided to stop. When zoledronic acid injection is used to treat high blood levels of calcium caused by cancer it is usually given as a single dose. GP is arranging for a bone scan . I feel much better and fitter than before. Now I am not sure what to do. Many thanks for all your comments re Alendronic Acid, these have been most helpful in my decision to take this drug. Blood test in November showed a underactive thyriod and am taking Levothyronine 25mg. The Odteoporosis Society were great adn adviced me to see a specialist. It will slow down the breakdown of bones and support the faster growth of new bones in your body. 1. Delighted to report Tum is behaving much better since giving up just hoping the other side effects ( Jaw and Teeth) dont show up unexpected! This makes them at high risk of developing osteopenia or osteoporosis. 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. I really think the doctors for whatever reason are unable to tell people to eat right and exercise i.e. I got a book on osteoporosis from the library and it explained against taking alendronic acid and any other medication that contain biphosphates. The side effects are horrific. Bisphosphonates are widely used to treat and prevent bone-related conditions. Please tell your doctor if youre pregnant or planning to before taking this drug. She had to wait months and eventually had the hip replacement. Send Link. I have had GCA for ten years now and as the result of the last of three relapses agreed to take 3mg of predisolone for the foreseeable future. Went to ER did EKG and blood work. My entire body jerked violently as if I was having an epileptic fit, but I was conscious throughout. This can help to prevent broken bones and reduce the need for radiotherapy - a treatment . That I wasnt living in my old house I went to bed around 10pm. Hello I am 66 and like many of you am hating taking this drug, I had breast cancer 4 years ago,so am still taking Anastrosil as it was Hormone related,which in turn apparantly helped causing bone density loss, so ws then diagnosed with osteopenia By this time my body was still, so I went home feeling scared and utterly distraught. It was becoming clear to me at this point that activity brought on my symptoms, and at that time it was extreme activity a session at the gym, a long bike ride, a strenuous walk. It slows down your body from producing cells that break down your old bones, giving enough time for bone-building cells to spur the growth of new bones. Then, you can resume eating and drinking normally. This year the odd finger started my hands have started shaking when I am on my keyboard but for the past 3 months both hands shake. I was given alendronic acid tablets, one a week after had fall off my bike swerving to miss a coke can someone dropped and fractured my pelvis. This way, youll prevent any irritation in your throat or esophagus. I will make sure I get it. I thought I was intelligent and assertive enough that it couldnt possibly happen to me a second time. I have even had to report my concern and disappointment and lack of care by both my GP and Dentist. My face had also experienced this and I have had swollen lips. My recent dexa scan showed a deterioration in bone loss in the last three years so much so that I now have osteoporosis in my hip. Looking back over the past four years of this journey, I realised that whenever I took any other tablets my symptoms worsened dramatically. But I Need to get an updated DEXA to see how things have progressed. Now on Alendronic 70 weekly. Am I the only one the suffer from these bad side effects after taking it for the first time. I am also diabetic 2 (no drugs diet only) coeliac (wheat and gluten free. However for the past couple of months the left lower side of my face has been continuously swollen and my family have finally noticed. And dairy products reach in calcio. I am posting this to try and help other , from being in the same situation that I have been in for last 5 months . 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. It is relevant at this point to say that my sister lives in Australia which has different prescribing criteria. The food and drug agency should be aware of this severe health risk and compensation for reconstruction of dental work and monies for pain and suffering should be compensated. These drugs are pushed to the top of the prescribing line by big pharma. I was put on alendronic acid 70mg and in 2013 However now it is back with a vengeance! Im also having episodes of increased heart rate on a regular basis just from walking a short distance. Hi You should be able to have a dexa scan every 5 years. I had vivid dreams, some headaches and didnt sleep well to start with. As soon as I told the duty doctor it was a possible drug clash, I sensed he immediately lost interest. Also does anyone know what element of AA gives you the aches and pains so that I know if it will be safer for me to take the Risedronate please? I feel cold inside all the time and the headache is miserable. My Seroxat story is classic and a repeat of so many other peoples. Bisphosphonates are often the first treatment you'll be offered if you have weaker bones. 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!!! How to take alendronic acid Alendronic acid is a drug used for the treatment of osteoporosis. 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. Hello very interested in everyones comments, I was put on alendronic acid tablets two years ago since I had osteoporosis in the hips. Thank all of you for your posts. My other bones aches but the leg and the jaw were the worst. So if u are on adcal or calcium as well check out it isnt that causing any side effects. Thus, it helps increase bone density, reduce the risk of bone fractures, and treat osteoporosis. 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. I have osteopenia aged 58 and my sister has osteoporosis aged 65, she was prescribed Alendronic Acid with similar side effects. 65 fatalities, 1,292 musculoskeletal disorders, 651 poisonings, 2,537 gastrointestinal disorders. But first, you should learn more about osteoporosis. Jan. 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. 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 . amazonamazon Youre description of whip lash injury describes me. The bottom of my feet hurt. I was thinking maybe I was dehydrated, so I drank a few bottles of purified water. take personal responsibility for themselves. However, your doctor will mostly recommend you at least take the drug for three years to benefit from it for a long time. 260m+ Visitors. If you missed a dose, take it the following morning and continue taking your next doses on your usual schedule. This is a dangerous drug. I had another dexa test in 2018. This is fascinating. This vitamin helps your bones absorb more calcium. 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). Im considering ringing the hospital myself to see if I can have one done. I am not hoi going to take anymore Alendronic acid tablets. Can you keep us posted on whether it goes down again, and if it does whether you or anyone can work out what it is about the drug is causing this to happen and what your doctor suggests when you get to talk to him. A big thank you to all. My opinion is , go and see your GP for advise ! 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. Get the link to download App. Healthy lifestyle choices, such as not smoking or misusing substances, also decrease your . My advice is dont risk your health when the adverse effects are so clearly documented. Thanks. Took 1 pill of AA. Bisphosphonates such as alendronic acid help halt this process by reducing the rate of bone breakdown. 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. The hospital talking about infusions once a year but still waiting for a appointment. I am so worried about taking the meds but also worried about not taking them? , I started taking foxomax at the age of 38 and took it weekly for many years during this time the foxomax I was taking became alendronic acid I had no idea the dental problems it could cause till I need a tooth out I I had to come of alendronic acid and wait a period of time before having my tooth out but to my shock before I went back on alendronic acid it was suggested I have a dexa scan I didn,t think there would be any thing a miss how mistaken I was although I had been on the alendronic acid for years it hadn,t worked for me and my bones where thinner than they should be I now have ostiopenia and take ad cal, I am dealing with broken teeth and mouth issues due to foxamax. This helps to improve bone strength and makes the bone less fragile. Hello Carol,just been asked to go and see my gp for a talk about having a break from taking alendronic acid.Going next week after taking them for more than ten years.I do remember having a bone scan after three years and the results showed some improvements in my bone density. Dont freeze it but keep it at room temperature between 15-30C. My mum has been taking Alendronic Acid for many years and at 82 she is almost fully bent over. Also take two drugs for cholesterol and statins i rattle !! Ohh my Goodness thank you so much for your post. . Nothing too spectacular to report. I started taking alendronic acid in January 2009. I am 73, have Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis and I was prescribed Aldronic Acid 1 a week since breaking my femur in 2015. I am 81 years of age. But you have to read the instructions carefully. I am 79 and took my first Allendronic tablet last Weds. Suddenly not taking or stopping this medication may cause severe side effects. You should eat more foods that promote healthy bones. 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? Hi, I am 47 years old and recently found out I have osteopenia every where and osteoprosis in on of my hips. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if these side effects persist or worsen. . 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). Having read all the above I am going to see my doctor again about this drug. Carole, you say you were meant to have another scan in 3 years, that is disgraceful that you have not had this. It could give you terrible side effects. Stopped now. As things are at the moment I have a good healthy, natural, milky diet. Bizarre feelings in my head my heart was pounding and had moments when it seemed out of rhythm. Im now in my 70s and am doing my best to stay out of a wheelchair. Muscle pain all the time hot sweats but put that down to menapause each time going to doctors about my symptoms only to be told the good will out way the bad Iike hell did it only at the end of july I was walking minding my own business with friends in torquay on holiday 1 day into my holiday I was crossing the road &my leg broke in front of me so I sustained a femur fracture due to AA which has been confirmed twice it was the AA that has caused this I have now come off them my sweats have stopped along with the others symptoms all stopped all off most I put down to a long menapause. When I initially had a bone scan they said Id have another one after three years, Ive never had another one. She was a keen walker and is feeling very worried. 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. Hi. She is 86. 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. 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. Some years later she was in terrible pain and her doctor wouldnt believe me when i said that i thought her hips were dying. 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. 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. But the following is extract is certainly familiar; This was a total surprise to me. Hi Judith I have been reluctant to start this course of medication due to the possible side effects and negative responses from the enquiries I have made regarding the drug. Really concerned as Ive never ever had bowel problems!!!! Is it possible to just stop taking the tablets? I had had a two year bone scan and been told that my bone density had increased, so as far as I was concerned, the drug was working and all was well in that particular area. I have had several extrane simpthoms after taking alendronic and had to give it up due to a dental treatment. Both the intermediate and the terminal half-lives exclusively represent the . tazewell county, va indictments 2021; le malentendu absurde; strabag scarborough subway extension; what to eat with hummus for weight loss; steakhouse fort lauderdale I was told I had osteoporosis in 2004 and was put on Fosamax for about 6 months after which I was switched to Actonel. l feel I am not listened to andn being my age, Im past bothering about. 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. 2023 The Heart & Brain. It was so frightening my partner called for an ambulance and I was taken to the local hospital, where they hid me in a side room to let me sit and jerk in private. Hi everyone I was put on alendronic about 25years ago after scan, had bad time painful joins,palpitations,pains in my chest was that bad they thought I was having heart attack,doctors dismiss as stress. 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. Wait for at least 30 minutes after taking the drug. You could suffer from much weaker bones and severe fractures without proper care. Hi Rowena. Alendronic acid and risedronate sodium have been shown to reduce occurrence of vertebral, non-vertebral and hip fractures. Pharmaceutical drugs are just about making money and not curing people. But, due to some factors, your bone mass could decrease rapidly, and your body could break down bones much faster than replacing them. My sister and I were diagnosed with Osteoproosis over 5 years ago and we have both been taking Alendronic Acid since. I started reading this because after being diagnosed with breast cancer part of my ongoing treatment is Letrozole plus Alendronic Acid. Another problem that really concerns me is that my teeth feel rough, as though the surface is eroding. I also found a naturally sourced alternative to the calcium, which is much easier to digest, but its not as strong. thanks for this site. I would say) I was suddenly aware of my mouth being transformed into a state where I was unable to move my lips and then my jaw at all. Anyhow, if anyone knows what whip lash feels like, this is worse. 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. Qualitative and quantitative composition. 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 . I also had pain/soreness behind the eyes and a niggling headache for 48 hours. We would be very interested in accounts of what happens when people take RxISK reports to doctors. ). I was put on alendronic acid weekly and vitamin d and calcium twice a day . Its essential to take your dose while your body is upright. There is nothing I can do to stop the shoulder pain, and lower jaw pain, or the chills I get. 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. For oral liquid medicine, use the dosing syringe to measure one unit (70 mg in 100 ml) of oral solution and take it once a week. However, it usually takes 6-12 months of ongoing medication to get its full benefit. Hi. I take the Alendronic acid once a week every Monday morning at 7:30 am. Needless to say I will never take another one and I would like to know whether anyone knows how long Alendronic Acid takes to leave the system. Yes my muscles ache and my arthritis in joints have worsened constant tummy upsets I put down to too much gluten! Ive not taken many of the Adcal, and havent yet taken any Alendronic Acid, and to be honest Im now thinking about not talking it at all, as the possible side effects are really worrying me. I take Alendronic tablets as I had breast cancer and take the tablets for continuing bone health. I quit often find that some of the drugs my doctor has given me gives me bad reactions. The my neck was hurting. Have been taking alendronic for 14 months now because I had a fall just over 15months ago and broke both knee caps, have been taking them once a week,but I find they make me dizzy so was thinking of stooping them,is this advisable? Has anyone has this done ? Re: Can't take another alendronic acid. I have just taken my first one and reading this forum is really interesting. Since taking alendronic, I have had difficulty in running and doing all the workout I was doing. Exercise, especially lifting weights, helps to maintain healthy bone mass. She was given physiowhat a mistake that was.After fighting to get her x rayed, the doctor phoned her and said that I was right and she needed a hip replacement, her hips had crumbled away. I thought, as I was 53 and just into the menopause, it would be sensible to have my bones scanned and was shocked to be told I too have osteoporosis in the spine. Hi there. As a consequence, my Dr prescribed Alendronic Acid 70mg. In the meantime her teeth fell outliterally fell outwhat on earth was happening. http://www.ehealthme.com/cs/osteoporosis/drug+intolerance, http://www.ehealthme.com/cs/osteopenia/drug+intolerance, http://www.ehealthme.com/ds/fosamax/drug+intolerance. 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! 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. Alendronic acid may put your pregnancy at risk. Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking medicine. My crown became wobbly and fell out . This is a vile drug dangerous and should be pulled from market to protect any future victims. She suggested maybe I stop taking the AS but I already had. Took dose 7, and on and off right hip aches, but now radiating to thigh. You can only stop taking alendronic acid when your doctor says so. 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 ! This full head pain is extremely bad. I too am very healthy woman 67, play golf dance swim walk, so I was upset to be told I had osteoporosis. Take care, Tom. 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!!! And yes side effects are happening, muscles ache, jaw aches, I did have an X-ray on my jaw and its fine TG. Dr David Brownstein has written, and talked on YouTube on this subject. Your doctor might recommend you take other drugs 30 minutes after taking alendronic acid. Because of how I tend to react and my blood test results, I thought I would research the new meds first and Im now very pleased that I did. Unfortunately, Im pretty intolerant to most drugs, other than HRT, which I took for 5 years without any side effects and made me feel fantasticuntil my GP refused to prescribe them once I reached 50. Have been on it a yr. Was ok i think, but disabled badly with fatigue anyway, so hard to know. 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