Although the scores looked very slightly better at the . My 76yr old mom has taken 7 AA tablets and it has cause her hip, leg and groin pain that has become quite severe. judy. It can worsen the side effects of alendronic acid in your stomach and prevent the drug from working. I wish everybody all the very best and thank you for your feedback. 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. I am not hoi going to take anymore Alendronic acid tablets. 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! This is a condition that causes your bones to get weaker and be more likely to break. The hygienist cleaned my teeth a few weeks ago. Take care, Tom. Next morning extreme pain in my back and kidney area. Did your painn go away after it left your system. I do have quite a high reading of osteoporosos but I feel I need to know what it really does to the body. 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. It begins as minor dental problems and can escalate to permanent jaw damage. I am on prednisolone for polymyalgia. Same here. 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. I am not in your age group Jane bit I can appreciate Yor feeling left out. Ive just read your post on this thread about Alendronic Acid & was hoping you might share your naturopathic bone protocol supplementation with me. 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. 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 was thinking maybe I was dehydrated, so I drank a few bottles of purified water. I took my first Alendronic acid tablet last Sunday. I have been taking them for about 5 weeks. I was prescribed Alendronic acid because I had been diagnosed with osteopenia back in 2004. Are we not sentient beingsthey are not the be all and end all. Just had to reply to your post! but from the start have not felt well, stabbing pains dental probs,aching joints,My dentist referred me to a specialist to have 3 teeth removed,but i lost it in the chair so scared ! Really concerned as Ive never ever had bowel problems!!!! Bisphosphonates are a class of osteoporosis drugs such as Boniva (ibandronate), Fosamax (alendronate), Actonel (risedronate) and Reclast (zoledronic acid). Some medications may interact with alendronic acid and may cause it not to work effectively. I was, in fact, part of a community of Seroxat users who like me were struggling to understand what had happened to them. Six hours later, left jaw joint tightness, nerves in teeth/jaw became sensitive (lasted a day), runny stools, dry mouth, calf cramps (at night). If I took slow shallow breaths the pain was bearable. Menopause in women or low testosterone levels in men, Poor nutrition such as low-intake of calcium and vitamin D, Crohns disease, celiac disease, and other inflammatory bowel conditions that affect your body in absorbing nutrients, Calcium supplements, magnesium, iron, and zinc multivitamins, Cancer medicines such as bevacizumab or thalidomide and if youre undergoing chemotherapy. Do not take alendronate if you have low calcium levels. I am 52 but had secondary cancer 18 months after my breast cancer. This pain was far worse than the pain I experience withOsteoporosis! 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. 1. Yes my muscles ache and my arthritis in joints have worsened constant tummy upsets I put down to too much gluten! 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. Today is Wednesday! My rheumatologist prescribed AS but I dalayed taking as I had lots of dental work to be done. I had to ask the doctor at hospital when I went for gluten test and results. My entire body jerked violently as if I was having an epileptic fit, but I was conscious throughout. I will not take the poison again. 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. Zoledronic acid comes as a solution (liquid) to inject into a vein over at least 15 minutes. Osteoporosis can be prevented. But its come to my attention that long term , hi i broke my wrist last year and because of this I had a bone scan I was told I had osteoporosos in the Spine and hip im 57 and lead a active life ive on vitamin D daily and AA 70 ml weekly I took my one this morning a number of hours after taking this table I have had very bad stomach cramps and I have not left the bathroom and my head is bad. 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 . 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? Sister told the doc she intends taking Boron. Thank you for your comment. Have been on it a yr. Was ok i think, but disabled badly with fatigue anyway, so hard to know. So I left the surgery with a prescription for alendronic acid and a promise I would have a scan after two years, not the usual three. Taking Prednisone now reduced to 15mg per day and apparently it has accelerated progress of cataracts! I hd bone density DXA scan scan in 2010 and was told i had Does anyone know if theres a link between the 2 drugs or if theres a suitable alternative? I was prescribed alendronic acid 1x weekly. This means that Alendronic Acid/Colecalciferol Mylan was intended to be similar to a 'reference medicine' already authorised in the European Union called Fosavance. Taking alendronic acid can help if you have, or are at risk of developing, osteoporosis. So was my face. In fact we were three quarters of the way through our time together before I happened to mention I took alendronic acid. Im 59 and have a very physical job which involves a lot of walking, and I was told by a clinician when I first started treatment that it cant help the spine anyway! Bisphosphonates are widely used to treat and prevent bone-related conditions. So if u are on adcal or calcium as well check out it isnt that causing any side effects. 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. If youve taken alendronic acid for 2 years, your bones might still benefit from it for up to 5 years. 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. I only took one pill but think I will stop. So, what happens now, does my Osteoporosis get progressively worse over time? The side effects are bone pain, joint pain and bruising, numbness in the face and lips. Thanks. I Have been taking Alendronic Acid Tablets for 11 months now. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Subscribe to newsletter Sunday night started feeling unwell, sleepless night, sweating and chills. On research I found there has been class law suits against the manufacturer of this drug in Canada. My body awareness tells me otherwise. Then in early November I started to feel strange again. Had another car ride, but then it flared up again, sometimes I limped all morning. Clinical particulars. Now I am not sure what to do. 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. Ive not been offered another dexascan in four years but if this swelling goes down my GP can decide what he wants to do about treatment, if any. I still do not feel right and have added pain, although a bit better than it was. I just started my first pill of fosamax 70 yesterday. 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. I compared it with strontium ranelate, which was the drug my sister was taking, and the strontium appeared to have better results. She sent me to a specialist for a second opinion and he said take it. 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. You can only stop taking alendronic acid when your doctor says so. I carried on with my normal activities. Food, mineral water, and other beverages may interrupt your body from absorbing the medicine. My life coaching business came to nothing I am unable to work. Peripheral neuropathy in the hands and fingers. I am disappointed in my GP who recommended a NHS Dentist in Melcome Avenue, Wemouth. I have had several extrane simpthoms after taking alendronic and had to give it up due to a dental treatment. I called my doctor and spoke with the nurse. Small blisters on various areas of my body. She told me that all of these drugs, which is just a few, would cause me to have the same side effects. Now, the only exercise I get is pottering around my house or gently along my local high street. Hopefully it will have gone by tomorrow and I am not taking anymore,will only take the prescribed vitamin D and calcium daily tablet. Hi, I am 47 years old and recently found out I have osteopenia every where and osteoprosis in on of my hips. Expanded V9V2 T cells from patients and healthy donors displayed similar phenotype and destroyed autologous and immortalized ovarian tumor . It was all around my upper body. 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 . This was on top of my usual activity levels. Alendronic acid contains an active ingredient, alendronate sodium, a bisphosphonate. Qualitative and quantitative composition. 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? This prompted me to do more research into alendronic acid, but instead of looking up this generic term, I tried the brand name Fosamax. prunus . After reading the comments I will not be taking it again. My appointment is on the 23rd August 1017 and I am now very concerned. GP is arranging for a bone scan . I appear to be ding well on them so I am told along with calcium and Vit D supplements. Hi. I was diagnosed with Preliminary Billiary Cholongistis (PBC) in 2021 and am now informed I have osteopenia (May 2022); informed today that a prescription has been left at my chemist for Alendronic Acid to be taken once a week. https://info.mhra.gov.uk/drug-analysis-profiles/dap.html?drug=./UK_EXTERNAL/NONCOMBINED/UK_NON_000837661002.zip&agency=MHRA 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. I am at the moment still recovering from my fracture as it only been 3wks so if anyone reading this have a build up of pressure on your leg whilst taking these awful tablets seek help before the leg breaks as it will the femur is so so painful take care everyone. Ive been reading all the posts on this forum THINK I might stop altogether does anyone else get these symptoms. Dont freeze it but keep it at room temperature between 15-30C. I have v v mild connective tissue disorder (not rare) also. I take 70mg PW now for about 12 mths. I also found a naturally sourced alternative to the calcium, which is much easier to digest, but its not as strong. It may put you at risk of jaw bone damage. If I apply pressure on my face in front of my ear, the ear pain lessens. 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 dont know if this is due to alendronic acid or the letrozole I am taking for breast cancer. Im very concerned, like you & so many others, about the side effects of AA which I have just started today! I have done my research an hoping to give up on alendronic and follow the advice in the books. Hi there. Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking medicine. 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. Exercise and healthy food and some good supplements. I have taken them for 5+ years and after some research now I discover that the scans can give false readings, i.e. The effects of alendronic acid may occur after 1 month of taking it. However, below are early signs of osteoporosis: Please see your doctor if your family has a history of osteoporosis to assess your risk. I would demand one straight away. Two or three times a week. I am 62, healthy and active. I quit often find that some of the drugs my doctor has given me gives me bad reactions. Do not just stop taking alendronic acid without your doctors approval. In 2002 I discovered via the internet that I wasnt desperately ill with an anxiety disorder that only Seroxat could fix. 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. This vitamin helps your bones absorb more calcium. Jan. Took my 1st AA 2 days ago, since then Ive had constant stomachache, feel exhausted, and tired, and shivering. Angry moment! Where do you live Jane hope you dont mind me asking. jaw ? P- 816.454.0622 | life expectancy calculator with medical conditions. 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. Peripheral neuropathy in the hands and fingers. risk of breaking a bone. In rare cases, it can be severe and may hint at a medical emergency. If prostate cancer spreads to the bones, the cancer can damage them and cause pain. Bizarre feelings in my head my heart was pounding and had moments when it seemed out of rhythm. I will come back in a few weeks and let you guys know if I have any strange side effects. they can have the opposite effect ! I felt pressurised to take it saying that I would suffer as I get older if I didnt take it but I am now wondering if it really does any good. This was a total surprise to me. My wrists were swollen, aching. Has anyone has this done ? My mum has been taking Alendronic Acid for many years and at 82 she is almost fully bent over. But, remember that without medications, you have to supply your body with enough nutrients and exercise to support and strengthen bone growth. Im 61 and after a long history of fractures (mostly sports related) and a recent wrist fracture from a fall, I had a DXA scan and have Oseopenia. I have spent the past 4 hrs reading up on this medication and these reviews! I was tested for gluten intolerance and was told I was gluten intolerant in 2011. Its 2.35am here in Kent & I am terrified about what 2moro will bring if I am forced to use AA. What an awful position to be in! Alendronate is the drug we know as Fosamax. Surgeon said her bones in the hip and pelvis crumbled away like chalk and hed never seen that as severe before. She was put on Alendronic acid as she had a fall broke her wrist and has had breast cancer. Im not going to take another one and just hope these pains gradually wear off. When I showed this to my GP, he said that is not correct and the book was wrong. Hi, Ive just discovered this site. Even a couple of paracetamol would make me ill. And of course I was already taking Seroxat, albeit a very small amount. When I initially had a bone scan they said Id have another one after three years, Ive never had another one. But I Need to get an updated DEXA to see how things have progressed. I hate taking meds and wonder if I should stop Alendronic acid. With the agreement of my GP I have now stopped taking the tablets. Im so sorry to hear your situation and how difficult things are for you. 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. My body jerked violently and out of control for hours. Other symptoms include numbness of the lips which are also dry and sometimes numbness in the chin. I have no side effects whatsoever and did not have a problem starting them as my cancer care has been excellent. It took over a year to come off Seroxat using a liquid form and the withdrawal symptoms were awful. I slept restless, my shoulders began to hurt. Due to Covid I only had a telephone consult with an Endocrinologist. My worry at the moment is that I need a new crown in my teeth and do not know if this permitted and if I go ahead will it affect the health of my gums. No other cause but the medicine . She was a keen walker and is feeling very worried. Also, have you researched iodine? Im sure they will sound familiar. Singing, to my deep distress, is now out of the question, along with all the other active things I loved to do. I am 73, have Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis and I was prescribed Aldronic Acid 1 a week since breaking my femur in 2015. Blood test in November showed a underactive thyriod and am taking Levothyronine 25mg. Then seen a doctor over the pains in my head he asked how long Id been taking alendronic when I told him how long Id on them, he was horrified and reported straight away.They discovered I had broken Vertebrae leaning on my spinal cord.Alendronic should be band. 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. Then, they will assess if youll have to continue taking it or take a break from it by stopping the medication completely. Your doctor might recommend you take other drugs 30 minutes after taking alendronic acid. Withdrawal was so extreme that the longest I ever lasted off the drug was seven weeks, the worst of my life. I started taking alendronic acid in January 2009. The side effects are bone pain, joint pain and bruising, numbness in the face and lips. My lower face is completely swollen on the left side. Hi just wondering how your getting on with the alendrolic acid? However now it is back with a vengeance! If you missed a dose, take it the following day and do not double take it to avoid overdosing. 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. My walking is less than a quarter of what it was, but that could be due to a herinated disc. My other bones aches but the leg and the jaw were the worst. Exercise, especially lifting weights, helps to maintain healthy bone mass. My crown became wobbly and fell out . After reading all the reports of strange muscle and joint pain caused by this medication, Im guessing that is the culprit. Alendronic Acid. It will slow down the breakdown of bones and support the faster growth of new bones in your body. From 2013 I was prescribed alendronic acid. Alendronate works similarly to other bisphosphonate drugs like risedronate, ibandronate, zoledronic acid, pamidronate, and etidronate. cant belive my GP gave me these awful tablets . If you suddenly stop taking the drug, you might experience severe side effects, putting you at high risk of more bone fractures. Abstract. Have a look at my profile and see where I am at the minute. 33% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 47% reported a negative experience. 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. Felicity 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. Thank you for all y9our input re: Alendronic Acid. 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. 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. However, the pressure was on. 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. She was told her bones were fine but should continue on Alendronic Acid. This is a dangerous drug. I got a book on osteoporosis from the library and it explained against taking alendronic acid and any other medication that contain biphosphates. This settled after a few days 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. Take ALENDRONIC ACID as prescribed. 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. I had a scan 6 months ago and have osteoporosis. They did prescribe adcal calcium/vit d and felt so ill which I thought was these drugs causing it but it wasnt it is intolerance to calcium which I was told when I had my bone scan is quite common. I wont be taking it as I feel I may be able to find a natural alternative. Frequently missing a dose may lessen the drugs potency. Shingles 6 months ago and Dr. says this is result of shingles. As I sat up from the bed my head started to pound. I am 62. Like any other drug, alendronic acid comes with mild side effects, which affect 1 in 100 people. My advice beware. For a once health, fit woman shes a frail person now who cant walk and has bladder/stomach problems. I was in a bad way. ALN has a half-life of about 10 years in humans. My body has been achy since starting them but after taking the A A on Sunday l have been in agony the aches in my joints and my hips have been unbearable and the numbness in my hands and fingers. To my surprise he agreed. 65 fatalities, 1,292 musculoskeletal disorders, 651 poisonings, 2,537 gastrointestinal disorders. Had this procedure yesterday 30th Jan 2021 (My Birthday ) Found absolutely nothing clean bill of health with my colon Such a relief Guess I will never know for sure if the medication was responsible but I am convinced that it was & will never ever take AA + ADCAL3D again. Also taking into account that I have & still do.Lead a very active & healthy lifestyle! So after a bit of Internet research and finding this site, I will no longer be taking either drug. Many thanks for all your information. Anything more and pressure builds in my head, I feel lightheaded, my ears ring and my muscles jerk happily away by themselves. I have an annual blood test at hospital for gluten. 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. It is normally taken with twice daily chewable calcium tablets. Hello Barbara It got better in the day, but flared up at night for a few nights, then resolved. I am 70 and keep fit by walking everywhere. 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. I asked her how long wil it take for the fosamax to leave my body, and when will this pain stop. That is, when the hospital said I had osteoporosis. 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. The test showed that I now have osteopenia, but could never get off alendronic as it is due to gluten. I dont think there is enough information from doctors/nurses to explain about Osteoporosis to patients. You can, however, lie down after youve eaten your first meal of the day. I suffer with Reaumatoid Athritis, so put the pain down to this, plus the osteoporosis. Hello Jane, Im 62. 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. Yet we women know when something is not right we seek help only to be fobbed off by stupid replys from doctors only to get rid of us . 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. Until recently I only took my Thyroid med. I was intrigued as my doctor had said specifically not to! 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). Alendronic acid and risedronate sodium have been shown to reduce occurrence of vertebral, non-vertebral and hip fractures. http://www.ehealthme.com/cs/osteoporosis/drug+intolerance, http://www.ehealthme.com/cs/osteopenia/drug+intolerance, http://www.ehealthme.com/ds/fosamax/drug+intolerance. Do not take this drug if you have mild to severe kidney problems. Like a lot of people I was researching AA70 when I came across this group. Hi The pain has travelled to her shins since stopping it. In the morning (Wednesday) I was not able to zip my jeans, brush my hair or other daily activities. Put on strong doses of steroids. I started reading this because after being diagnosed with breast cancer part of my ongoing treatment is Letrozole plus Alendronic Acid. This was before I started checking and researching EVERY drug I was told I needed. Alendronate (alendronic acid) is a nitrogen-containing bisphosphonate which binds to bone surfaces and inhibits bone resorption by osteoclasts. I have an appointment at The Royal Dental Practice, Cromwell Road, Dorchster to have two back teeth removed. Ive been on Alendronic Acid for about ten years, possibly longer. They began to itch the next day, ( I took my 5th dose of medication) and they were slightly better but I called my doctor and got in To the office Friday. I took the tab yesterday &.the strange & heavy uneven rhythm actually woke me up last night. jerky muscles. My recent BMD test shows i have esteoporosis. Overdosing may lead to an upset stomach, heartburn, and ulcers. 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. Healthy lifestyle choices, such as not smoking or misusing substances, also decrease your . I would really welcome views on whether a reading of -4.5 is too high to be able to treat with exercise, diet and supplements. We would be very interested in accounts of what happens when people take RxISK reports to doctors. I read the leaflet and decided to google. Due to cutbacks now prescribed unnamed Alendronic and feel absolutely ghastly. I have had to keep off coffee, fruit and anything acidic for months, I even tried gaviscon which made me feel sick and had a bloated stomach for 2 hours. Get the link to download App. So whats the point, it sounds like poison. The side effect possibilities worry me. . 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