Steroids such asprednisoloneordexamethasone. 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. Took dose 8 yesterday, and so far so good. From 2013 I was prescribed alendronic acid. I cannot say specifically that they have caused me any problems. I wish everybody all the very best and thank you for your feedback. Thank you for all y9our input re: Alendronic Acid. Im so sorry to hear your situation and how difficult things are for you. A big thank you to all. I am taking much more care of myself with exercise an I am totally sugar gluten dairy and alcohol free. I left the surgery with a diagnosis of being on the edge of a clinical depression and a prescription for Seroxat. Hi Ive had AA and it made me feel terrible! I have taken 2 in total. My memory was a little fuzzy. She suggested maybe I stop taking the AS but I already had. I will come back in a few weeks and let you guys know if I have any strange side effects. Six hours later, left jaw joint tightness, nerves in teeth/jaw became sensitive (lasted a day), runny stools, dry mouth, calf cramps (at night). Even a couple of paracetamol would make me ill. And of course I was already taking Seroxat, albeit a very small amount. Like to leave a reply to louise bird This was before I started checking and researching EVERY drug I was told I needed. I felt so incredibly ill the next day. Are we not sentient beingsthey are not the be all and end all. Another problem that really concerns me is that my teeth feel rough, as though the surface is eroding. It works by slowing down the production of the cells that wear down bone (osteoclasts). 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. Im very concerned, like you & so many others, about the side effects of AA which I have just started today! 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. who told me it could be one of many things. Other side effects include: arthralgia, myalgia, and ostealgia. Im not really happy with the idea of another pill so asked what would happen if I didnt take them and she said I dont know ! Same here. 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. Thank all of you for your posts. Taking Prednisone now reduced to 15mg per day and apparently it has accelerated progress of cataracts! I have been put on prednisone and even though my bones are ok I have been prescribed AA as prednisone destroys bones. And how are we going to return to good health? 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. Went to ER did EKG and blood work. I take Alendronic tablets as I had breast cancer and take the tablets for continuing bone health. 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. I really think the doctors for whatever reason are unable to tell people to eat right and exercise i.e. 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. Im 62, and fit until I came tumbling of my bicycle 2years ago and damaged my lumbar spine and muscles. Below are essential things that you should know before taking alendronic acid: Tell your doctor if you have any dental implants or any tooth issues before taking alendronic acid. I was prescribed alendronic acid 1x weekly. Looking back over the past four years of this journey, I realised that whenever I took any other tablets my symptoms worsened dramatically. I took Alendronic Acid for 6 months and stopped 5 months ago. It begins as minor dental problems and can escalate to permanent jaw damage. Small movements and small gentle breaths allow me to feel ok and for my muscles to be still. I thought that my story was a Seroxat story. I had been doing yoga for twenty years. My lower teeth started getting loose and getting cavities to the point where , in 2011 I had to have the last remaining 6 lower teeth pulled and dentures made. Alendronic Acid 70 mg tablets is a tablet containing the active substance alendronic acid (commonly called alendronate) and belongs to a group of non-hormonal medicines called bisphosphonates. I have had several extrane simpthoms after taking alendronic and had to give it up due to a dental treatment. 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. Started on Fosamax l6 years ago. Then, they will assess if youll have to continue taking it or take a break from it by stopping the medication completely. Land degradation also has serious knock-on effects for humans, such as malnutrition, disease, forced migration, cultural damage, and even war. 6.3 Shelf life. Have been on it a yr. Was ok i think, but disabled badly with fatigue anyway, so hard to know. Extra C/D also. 65 fatalities, 1,292 musculoskeletal disorders, 651 poisonings, 2,537 gastrointestinal disorders. She decided to come off the Alendronic AcidShe really has gone downhill. Since things improved I kept taking the medication. So, what happens now, does my Osteoporosis get progressively worse over time? Had another car ride, but then it flared up again, sometimes I limped all morning. 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. However for the past couple of months the left lower side of my face has been continuously swollen and my family have finally noticed. I have an annual blood test at hospital for gluten. There are 8,218 reported reactions, bear in mind many dont report the side effects to the Yellow Card Scheme. I am 70 and keep fit by walking everywhere. I wonder if it might be something that could help you Ive attached the link to the video below. This condition is common in women after the menopause. 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. Stopping this medication means maintaining your bone health and density through lifestyle and diet. Hi i have been given AA but couldnt take it due to stomach problems now they are thinking of sending me for infusion could i ask what natural solutions u are using as i was told I couldnt replace bone without AA am very worried about an infusion. 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. If you missed a dose, take it the following day and do not double take it to avoid overdosing. Suddenly not taking or stopping this medication may cause severe side effects. I stopped taking these tablets after 3 weeks due to pain in my legs and still have it sfter 3 weeks and hoping it will come out of my body soon. That is, when the hospital said I had osteoporosis. I had to stop immediately and was plunged in to full blown menopause, which has been hell ever since. My specialist came back to me a month ago to tell me I should take AA from now on so I started taking the weekly pill 4 weeks ago. 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. Pharmaceutical drugs are just about making money and not curing people. What else can I do to improve my post.menopausal condition? I carried on with my normal activities. Been given Alendronic acid 10mg tablet which I have to take daily. Also take two drugs for cholesterol and statins i rattle !! Some people, as early as the age of 35, experiences loss of average bone density resulting in weaker bones. I was tested for gluten intolerance and was told I was gluten intolerant in 2011. I am now using a Naturopathic Bone Protocol supplentation for building bones. Dont use it. The PA was baffled. 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 just started my first pill of fosamax 70 yesterday. Whenever Ive mentioned it to my GP, its sort of brushed away. Do not take alendronate if you have low calcium levels. 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. 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. In case of severe allergic reactions and poisoning on your first dose, please call your doctor or emergency help immediately. I had another dexa test in 2018. I took the tab yesterday &.the strange & heavy uneven rhythm actually woke me up last night. I am going down the route of continuing my swimming with a healthy diet some weight bearing Zumba step exercises. Ive read your article and the comments with deep interest and concern. After reading this negative press about AA, I refused to take it. Background: The objective of the study was to evaluate the effects of alendronic acid once weekly relative to risedronic acid once weekly on bone mineral density (BMD), markers of bone turnover and tolerability in the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. 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. I had also gone hypothyroid. I have done my research an hoping to give up on alendronic and follow the advice in the books. She takes Alendronic Acid every week for a year and a half now for her osteoporosis. Fast forward to 2019 stared getting pains from my knees traveled throughout my body into my head thought im going to die. By this time my body was still, so I went home feeling scared and utterly distraught. I was not aware until yesterday that Alendronic could be the cause. 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 ! I was such an idiot for believing in this drug! I was thinking maybe I was dehydrated, so I drank a few bottles of purified water. I reported the effect the drug had on me to the MHRA. I have had osteoarthritis for twenty years, and was diagnosed as as having osteopenia 7 years ago. Alendronic acid is a type of medicine called a bisphosphonate. Sunday night started feeling unwell, sleepless night, sweating and chills. No problems with my calcium + vitamin D levels when I started taking medication. If I took slow shallow breaths the pain was bearable. Some medications may interact with alendronic acid and may cause it not to work effectively. jerky muscles. Stopped now. 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. Some years later she was in terrible pain and her doctor wouldnt believe me when i said that i thought her hips were dying. If you are taking this tablet once a week . Are there any better options to AA which people have found?? Thank you. In a typical nanoconstruct, alendronic acid is conjugated with hydrophilic head moiety of phospholipid that has an ability to self-assemble with hydrophobic polymeric core through its hydrophobic long carbon-chain. prevent cancer spreading to the bone. It is relevant at this point to say that my sister lives in Australia which has different prescribing criteria. june 2022. But, due to some factors, your bone mass could decrease rapidly, and your body could break down bones much faster than replacing them. 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! I am 79 and took my first Allendronic tablet last Weds. I drank 2 cups of coffee. Who else out there has a similar story? He says he cured his wifes osteoporosis with the supplementation of boron and he describes the dosage he used in the video. Your dentist will have heard of it and will ensure that you have any treatment done before you start. 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. l feel I am not listened to andn being my age, Im past bothering about. 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. I developed teeth probs just before diagnosis so treatment sounds scary if things are made worse by AA. Alendronic Acid Has Destroyed My Life. Thus, it helps increase bone density, reduce the risk of bone fractures, and treat osteoporosis. This drug is only available for prescription and should be taken with caution. alendronate is for use when you have a high risk of bone fracture due to osteoporosis. Hello very interested in everyones comments, I was put on alendronic acid tablets two years ago since I had osteoporosis in the hips. 2 years after that I had a dexa test. 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. However, it usually takes 6-12 months of ongoing medication to get its full benefit. I should have been warned of this side affect. I have spent the past 4 hrs reading up on this medication and these reviews! I have been taking this drug since 2006 only to be told today at a meds review that it should only be used for a limited time. Two or three times a week. This way, youll prevent any irritation in your throat or esophagus. I was still a little sore, but improving. Bisphosphonates like alendronic acid and risedronic acid have been the subject of research on their effectiveness in treating osteoporosis. She was told her bones were fine but should continue on Alendronic Acid. Ive just been prescribed AA but having read all the posts on this site have decided not to start taking it. What an awful position to be in! In fact we were three quarters of the way through our time together before I happened to mention I took alendronic acid. There has to be a better way. I do have quite a high reading of osteoporosos but I feel I need to know what it really does to the body. I am 73, have Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis and I was prescribed Aldronic Acid 1 a week since breaking my femur in 2015. Ive been reading all the posts on this forum THINK I might stop altogether does anyone else get these symptoms. Alendronate is also used to treat Paget's disease of bone. It got better in the day, but flared up at night for a few nights, then resolved. As soon as I told the duty doctor it was a possible drug clash, I sensed he immediately lost interest. 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. Gave up Alendronic Acid recently after a random chat with a friend! For alendronic acid Common or very common Gastrointestinal disorders; joint swelling; vertigo Uncommon Haemorrhage Rare or very rare Femoral stress fracture; oropharyngeal ulceration; photosensitivity reaction; severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs) Side-effects, further information Alendronic acid is used to treat a condition called osteoporosis (brittle bones). And yes side effects are happening, muscles ache, jaw aches, I did have an X-ray on my jaw and its fine TG. I found it all extremely interesting and worrying. Alendronic Acid prevents the loss of bone that occurs in women after they have been through the menopause and helps to rebuild bone. I also went willingly and happily to the gym twice a week and did weekly pilates. Does anyone know the scientific evidence for Alendronic acid and what it does to the body that makes so many people feel achy and dizzy? Put on strong doses of steroids. Despite the doctors assurances that it wasnt addictive, I became addicted. 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. Many thanks for all your information. However now it is back with a vengeance! Their non-medical use was to soften water in irrigation systems used in orange groves. However, below are early signs of osteoporosis: Please see your doctor if your family has a history of osteoporosis to assess your risk. It was the most frightening and totally incomprehensible thing to have no control over my limbs at all but as I sit and write this, I realise it has become totally familiar. 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. It will slow down the breakdown of bones and support the faster growth of new bones in your body. Without the support of new bone tissues, your bones become more porous and fragile, making you prone to bone fractures. Now have constant Hi just wondering how your getting on with the alendrolic acid? I have even had to report my concern and disappointment and lack of care by both my GP and Dentist. Two hours later, I finally could eat, and drink. So I duly took the AA70, now on third month. Maybe tomorrow I will get better direction from the physician. Alendronic acid has been studied in a small number of patients with osteogenesis imperfecta under 18 years of age. I do wonder if all of this is as a result of being on Seroxat for so long. I had open heart surgery at the end of December and didnt take the alendronate for a couple of weeks and coincidentally the swelling went I thought maybe it was caused by fluid build up due to my heart condition and thats why it was better. 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. If youve taken alendronic acid for 2 years, your bones might still benefit from it for up to 5 years. My crown became wobbly and fell out . I dont know if this is due to alendronic acid or the letrozole I am taking for breast cancer. I had to ask the doctor at hospital when I went for gluten test and results. She had dizzy spells, blackouts, feeling sick etc and doctors said she had Temperol Arteritis. Since taking alendronic, I have had difficulty in running and doing all the workout I was doing. Im 54 years old and after having a Dexa scan, was told that I have Osteoporosis. After reading all the reports of strange muscle and joint pain caused by this medication, Im guessing that is the culprit. Stopped AA & CAL3D immediately!! cant belive my GP gave me these awful tablets . Ostopenia and had a high risk of a fracture. Methods: This was a randomised, double-masked, double-dummy multicentre international study (75 centres in 27 countries in . Blood test in November showed a underactive thyriod and am taking Levothyronine 25mg. ). 2 weeks later I have joint pain in my elbows like broken glass and have pins and needles in my arms and fingers. Then in early November I started to feel strange again. As the Corona virus is ongoing we cannot go back to the GP yet, but she is convinced all the aches started after coming off of it!! Anyway, I started to take them three weeks ago and I seem to have been fortunate in that I have had very few side effects but, after reading all these reviews, Im not sure I will carry on as Im fit and healthy with no pain. I also ate one energice bar. I also have arthritis in my thumbs. Ive taken a covid test because these days thats what you do if you feel ill at all. 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. 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. 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!!! Does anyone know if theres a link between the 2 drugs or if theres a suitable alternative? 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. Many thanks for all your comments re Alendronic Acid, these have been most helpful in my decision to take this drug. Withdrawal was so extreme that the longest I ever lasted off the drug was seven weeks, the worst of my life. Can you give me the name of this book, I too am struggling with whether to go down the road of alendronic acid. Do not just stop taking alendronic acid without your doctors approval. 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! In the meantime her teeth fell outliterally fell outwhat on earth was happening. 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. Its been a nightmare for four weeks weeks. The Royal Osteoporosis Society website is very detailed and useful, with info on exercise you should do more of it which must be weight bearing more so than just walking and promote balance. The test showed that I now have osteopenia, but could never get off alendronic as it is due to gluten. I attributed this to having a 12 hour car ride and driving 6 out of 12 hours. 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. 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. Below is everything you need to know about alendronic acid, commonly prescribed by doctors to treat bone conditions. This caused the bone to shatter like glass ! The my neck was hurting. The effects of alendronic acid may occur after 1 month of taking it. She had to wait months and eventually had the hip replacement. Warnings Dont freeze it but keep it at room temperature between 15-30C. 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. The side effects of this drug are well documented and you can see them at :- You can only stop taking alendronic acid when your doctor says so. https://youtu.be/Gb3G2Kv7kU8, Ive just been perscribed alendronic acid 70mg to take one a week..could you tell me if this is seroxat. Having read all the above I am going to see my doctor again about this drug. With this condition, your bones become thin and weak, and break easily. the shaking could be from one of the new meds, but it started slightly in the summer. My walking is less than a quarter of what it was, but that could be due to a herinated disc. I decided to stop. Alendronic acid, which is a generic drug that is also supplied under the brand name Fosamax Once Weekly (Organon Pharma), is licensed for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis, according to the supply notification. 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? Sister told the doc she was not taking AA any more, he told her she should take it !. I still do not feel right and have added pain, although a bit better than it was. Nothing too spectacular to report. These may increase the risk of damage to your jaw bone. 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 also having episodes of increased heart rate on a regular basis just from walking a short distance. The next day I felt very ill. I am not in your age group Jane bit I can appreciate Yor feeling left out. 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 . Were proud to be a team of writers who are truly passionate about all things health.Coming together from all parts of the world, we share a common goal of helping serve many with our comprehensive research and clear writing style. Next morning extreme pain in my back and kidney area. I slept restless, my shoulders began to hurt. The pain has travelled to her shins since stopping it. . Until recently I only took my Thyroid med. I will not take the poison again. This is a condition that causes your bones to get weaker and be more likely to break. 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 am not hoi going to take anymore Alendronic acid tablets. My ears was hurting. So after a bit of Internet research and finding this site, I will no longer be taking either drug. Stop taking your next dose if you experience rash or hives, swelling of your face, lips, or tongue, and trouble breathing. Drinking alcohol for about two standards per day may increase your risk of bone fractures. Continue reading for a comprehensive list of adverse effects. H411 (50%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment . I ran on a treadmill for twenty minutes and I could push my weight in kilos on the leg press. 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. September 2020 Diagnosed with PMR & prescribed Prednisolone + ADCAL3D +Alendronic Acid. My wrists were swollen, aching. 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. 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). Today is Wednesday! I had investigated alendronic acid on the internet. Take one tablet of alendronic acid 70 mg weekly if youre prescribed brands like Fosamax and Fosavance. Alendronate (alendronic acid) Alendronate is an osteoporosis medication. I didnt like what I saw. Ive just discovered that lack of it can be at the root of fatigue, depression, low body temperature, and many other issues. This settled after a few days Please talk to your doctor about this. Severe cranial pain extending from my neck to the base of my skull and temples made worse when I move my head neck. Warning to anyone who might be taking Alendronic acid 70 ml tablets for osteoporosis ! I will not be taking another one! 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. Ive just read your post on this thread about Alendronic Acid & was hoping you might share your naturopathic bone protocol supplementation with me. Its harmful if you suddenly stop taking it without a proper assessment from your healthcare provider. How to take alendronic acid Alendronic acid is a drug used for the treatment of osteoporosis. Im considering ringing the hospital myself to see if I can have one done. It's harmful if you suddenly stop taking it without a proper assessment from your healthcare provider. 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.
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