Editorial Note: We want any accounts of adverse or interesting events on drugs or new uses for drugs from people on them or doctors, pharmacists or others trying to manage the effects of drugs. I also have severe oseaoarthritis in my hip and other joints are affected. I have now been off Alendronic acid for two weeks or so, and at the moment im not noticing very much improvement. She told me that all of these drugs, which is just a few, would cause me to have the same side effects. Dr David Brownstein has written, and talked on YouTube on this subject. 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 My appointment is on the 23rd August 1017 and I am now very concerned. 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. She is having pain in her legs, hips and groin. Stopped alendronic acid for two years during which time I broke my femur in 2014 Hospital June 2014 Spine-2.5 Hip -0.9 Started alendronic acid Jul 2014 for three years Hospital Aug 2017 Spine -2.7 Hip -1.1 Although the scores looked very slightly better at the start they more or less stayed the same for years. Two or three times a week. 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. So if u are on adcal or calcium as well check out it isnt that causing any side effects. My whole body is sore. 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. Hi You should be able to have a dexa scan every 5 years. I found it all extremely interesting and worrying. Hopefully it will have gone by tomorrow and I am not taking anymore,will only take the prescribed vitamin D and calcium daily tablet. As I sat up from the bed my head started to pound. My doctor went through the results with me and told me I needed to take alendronic acid. Also taking into account that I have & still do.Lead a very active & healthy lifestyle! 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. It works by suppressing the activity of osteoclasts, cells that cause destruction of bone. I took the tab yesterday &.the strange & heavy uneven rhythm actually woke me up last night. 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. My body jerked violently and out of control for hours. Its harmful if you suddenly stop taking it without a proper assessment from your healthcare provider. Eventually, I Started Pilates and regular walking. Then, they will assess if youll have to continue taking it or take a break from it by stopping the medication completely. Ohh my Goodness thank you so much for your post. Your dentist will have heard of it and will ensure that you have any treatment done before you start. Alendronic Acid prevents the loss of bone that occurs in women after they have been through the menopause and helps to rebuild bone. She decided to come off the Alendronic AcidShe really has gone downhill. I shall be bringing these reviews to my GPs attention AND a refusal to even take the first dose! Hi,all these comments are really helping me to decide not to take anymore Alendronic Acid,I had my Dexa scan September 2017 and was diognosed with Osteoporosis and prescribed AA and Cal D3. Its essential to take calcium supplements and vitamin D3 at least 2-4 hours before your first dose of alendronic acid. It took over a year to come off Seroxat using a liquid form and the withdrawal symptoms were awful. But I Need to get an updated DEXA to see how things have progressed. To summarise, my probs appear to be muscular. 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/. It is commonly prescribed to treat patients with bone issues like osteoporosis and Pagets disease. Due to Covid I only had a telephone consult with an Endocrinologist. You must take your dose on the same day each week. I have taken 2 in total. In rare cases, alendronic acid may cause a serious allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis ). Then in early November I started to feel strange again. Ive only just started on the AA but since my run in with Metoclopramide Im scared to take any drugs now. , 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. These drugs are pushed to the top of the prescribing line by big pharma. 6.4 Special precautions for storage. 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. 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 just took my 8th dose of alendronate sodium 70 mg. Food and beverages (eg, mineral water, coffee, tea, or juice) will decrease the amount of alendronate absorbed by the body. This is me! It knocked me out so I stopped it. Its now Friday and still feeling joint pain all over my back, its lessened but it seems to have moved from my right to left side? I will never take drugs like yours again. My story begins in May 2014 when I was 72 and took the first once a week dose of one tablet with a glass of water. Alendronic acid belongs to a group of non-hormonal medicines known as bisphosphonates, which prevent bone loss from the body. Thank you. I was left on Seroxat for 15 years and wonder if it is the reason I know have Neuropathy. In rare cases, it can be severe and may hint at a medical emergency. 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). 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. It may put you at risk of jaw bone damage. How Alendronic Acid works Alendronic Acid is a bisphosphonate. Alendronate helps to reduce the risk of fracture in people with osteoporosis and some other bone conditions. 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. My advice is dont risk your health when the adverse effects are so clearly documented. I took it on Tuesday. Can you give me the name of this book, I too am struggling with whether to go down the road of alendronic acid. If you suddenly stop taking the drug, you might experience severe side effects, putting you at high risk of more bone fractures. jerky muscles. Alendronic Acid Has Destroyed My Life (Everything About Alendronic Acid & When To Stop Taking It) by Reana Jean Cuevas You can only stop taking alendronic acid when your doctor says so. This settled after a few days and I thought no more about it. However, below are early signs of osteoporosis: Please see your doctor if your family has a history of osteoporosis to assess your risk. Extra C/D also. I was able to see a neurologist fairly quickly, and he concurred with my thoughts that it was probably Seroxat clashing with the anti-sickness tablets (metaclopromide) I had taken in September, and therefore a one-off event. With this. Clinical trial results suggest an increased risk of atrial fibrillation for zoledronic acid (Aclasta ), pamidronic acid, and possibly for alendronic acid, although the balance-risk remains. I drank 2 cups of coffee. My wrists were swollen, aching. However, it usually takes 6-12 months of ongoing medication to get its full benefit. I am 62. Dosage instructions, including remaining upright for at least 30 minutes and taking with a full glass of water, must be strictly followed. I have done my research an hoping to give up on alendronic and follow the advice in the books. I am 81 years of age. Who else out there has a similar story? jaw ? Never in my life have I read as many horror stories and am dumbfounded that medication like this is still being prescribed. The next day I felt very ill. Taking alendronic acid can help if you have, or are at risk of developing, osteoporosis. In addition, you should cut down on your alcohol intake, stop smoking, do strength training and supplement your body with calcium and vitamin D3, K2, and magnesium regularly. Sunday night started feeling unwell, sleepless night, sweating and chills. My ears was hurting. 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. I also ate one energice bar. I was told i had Oesteoporosis of the spine with high risk of a fracture. What is soil degradation in agriculture? Im 54 years old and after having a Dexa scan, was told that I have Osteoporosis. 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 ! Read on a page recently that the manufacturers of this drug have been sued in Canada by 1200 odd people and won 27.5 millionso why hasnt this been reviewed here. 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. 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. I had a fall/fracture side of leg then DEXA scab and told I had osteoporosis, my reading was -2.6 which I believe is just over normal readings. Inhibiting osteoclast function, as bisphosphonates do, lessens bone resorption. I have osteopenia aged 58 and my sister has osteoporosis aged 65, she was prescribed Alendronic Acid with similar side effects. Hello Barbara Its been a nightmare for four weeks weeks. As a consequence, my Dr prescribed Alendronic Acid 70mg. Im going to stop taking Alendronic acid. Which has brought me here as I googled info on this medication. My 76yr old mom has taken 7 AA tablets and it has cause her hip, leg and groin pain that has become quite severe. Do not take this drug if you have mild to severe kidney problems. 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. . 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. check your brand of alendronic acid may contain gluten, Dear Jane Gave up Alendronic Acid recently after a random chat with a friend! So I duly took the AA70, now on third month. 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. Frequently missing a dose may lessen the drugs potency. Has anyone has this done ? She used to get upset stomach the day & day after taking them. I have been put on prednisone and even though my bones are ok I have been prescribed AA as prednisone destroys bones. Thank all of you for your posts. I walked home very gingerly with the dog and later phoned my doctor 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. As you age, you will notice changes in your body, such as grayed hair, wrinkles, vision problems, and hearing loss. It starts after some seemingly minor jaw trauma, but jaw osteonecrosis can quickly decimate a jawbone. Alendronic acid (bisphosphonate) is a prescription medication used to help your bones stay as strong as possible. She had to wait months and eventually had the hip replacement. I got a book on osteoporosis from the library and it explained against taking alendronic acid and any other medication that contain biphosphates. I was put on alendronic acid weekly and vitamin d and calcium twice a day . I didnt like what I saw. I have v v mild connective tissue disorder (not rare) also. What an awful time you are having my sympathy goes out to you. I had been doing yoga for twenty years. H411 (50%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment . This pain was far worse than the pain I experience withOsteoporosis! I had been suffering with a terrible burning tongue for eight months and I also had aching legs, this burning tongue I put down to the gallstones I have got. Bisphosphonates are often the first treatment you'll be offered if you have weaker bones. Alendronate works similarly to other bisphosphonate drugs like risedronate, ibandronate, zoledronic acid, pamidronate, and etidronate. 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 . She suggested maybe I stop taking the AS but I already had. Thank you. He says he cured his wifes osteoporosis with the supplementation of boron and he describes the dosage he used in the video. Without the support of new bone tissues, your bones become more porous and fragile, making you prone to bone fractures. Yes and i stopped taking them my stomach was so bad i could only chest breathe. 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. You can only take it with plain water, not mineral water. I have many what I call, low grade headaches with a distinct feeling of fuzziness, disorientation and have problems concentrating.
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