It could give you terrible side effects. I am 52 but had secondary cancer 18 months after my breast cancer. Ive only just started on the AA but since my run in with Metoclopramide Im scared to take any drugs now. It got better in the day, but flared up at night for a few nights, then resolved. However for the past couple of months the left lower side of my face has been continuously swollen and my family have finally noticed. This is me! As I was searching through my kitchen drawers, it came to me. I just want to feel better. HI all I fractured my wrist in October had a dxa scan and was told I had osteoporosis. ). As you age, you will notice changes in your body, such as grayed hair, wrinkles, vision problems, and hearing loss. 31m+ Orders Delivered. I reported the effect the drug had on me to the MHRA. This settled after a few days I have osteopenia aged 58 and my sister has osteoporosis aged 65, she was prescribed Alendronic Acid with similar side effects. There has to be a better way. Ive been taking Alendronic Acid and Adcal for just over four years and a couple of times felt that my lower face looked slightly strange, nobody else could really tell and it didnt happen that often. This vitamin helps your bones absorb more calcium. Alendronic acid may put your pregnancy at risk. I only took one pill but think I will stop. But, due to some factors, your bone mass could decrease rapidly, and your body could break down bones much faster than replacing them. But it probably has. However Im convinced that its the AA tablet and am very scared to take another! Food, mineral water, and other beverages may interrupt your body from absorbing the medicine. This full head pain is extremely bad. 3. Does anyone know if theres a link between the 2 drugs or if theres a suitable alternative? Store the tablet, oral solution, or oral effervescent form of alendronic acid as directed in its packaging. It may put you at risk of jaw bone damage. I have had osteoarthritis for twenty years, and was diagnosed as as having osteopenia 7 years ago. I am posting this to try and help other , from being in the same situation that I have been in for last 5 months . I also had pain/soreness behind the eyes and a niggling headache for 48 hours. Steroids such asprednisoloneordexamethasone. I was not aware until yesterday that Alendronic could be the cause. No tablet is worth taking if no quality of life. Singing, to my deep distress, is now out of the question, along with all the other active things I loved to do. Then, they will assess if youll have to continue taking it or take a break from it by stopping the medication completely. Same here. 74, fractured hip. I dont know if these problems have been caused by the AA, but Im now thinking that I should stop taking it and see if my symptoms resolve. Took one tablet within 24hrs experienced labour pains & felt like Id been kicked by a horse in the back continued for 4 days, gradually wore off and I refused to take another Alendronic pill again. 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. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if these side effects persist or worsen. 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. 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. Until recently I only took my Thyroid med. I have now vowed NOT to take another tablet, after all at my age, I feel I have nothing to lose! My legs and bottoms of feet, are so painful. Its 2.35am here in Kent & I am terrified about what 2moro will bring if I am forced to use AA. 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. Do not take this drug if you have mild to severe kidney problems. It hurts to walk on my feet. I have v v mild connective tissue disorder (not rare) also. 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 have osteoporosis and my GP prescribed Alendronic Acid. I ran on a treadmill for twenty minutes and I could push my weight in kilos on the leg press. . Also, have you researched iodine? It was all around my upper body. I decided to stop. Zoledronic acid comes as a solution (liquid) to inject into a vein over at least 15 minutes. But first, you should learn more about osteoporosis. Nothing too spectacular to report. Filter by condition. These may increase the risk of damage to your jaw bone. ALN has a half-life of about 10 years in humans. I really think the doctors for whatever reason are unable to tell people to eat right and exercise i.e. I developed teeth probs just before diagnosis so treatment sounds scary if things are made worse by AA. Hello very interested in everyones comments, I was put on alendronic acid tablets two years ago since I had osteoporosis in the hips. I also have arthritis in my thumbs. There are over 200 million people worldwide who have osteoporosis. I have now been off Alendronic acid for two weeks or so, and at the moment im not noticing very much improvement. In the morning (Wednesday) I was not able to zip my jeans, brush my hair or other daily activities. Its bad enough living with PBC and all that entails for the rest of my life, but to go through what all of you good people have gone through NO WAY DANNO! If it is common for headaches, dizzy spells and blackout reportsshouldnt this concern those that live alone, for both GP and patient? 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. P- 816.454.0622 | life expectancy calculator with medical conditions. She sent me to a specialist for a second opinion and he said take it. I hd bone density DXA scan scan in 2010 and was told i had No problems with my calcium + vitamin D levels when I started taking medication. The next day I felt very ill. I drank 2 cups of coffee. 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 do wish you the very best I called my doctor and spoke with the nurse. In 2002 I discovered via the internet that I wasnt desperately ill with an anxiety disorder that only Seroxat could fix. Went to ER did EKG and blood work. She doesnt have osteoporosis. the pain in my muscles and bones is unbearable, chills, last I had night sweat, my stomach was bloated, acid reflex and the headache along with my jaw ache wont go away. I had settled on a very low dose of Seroxat, enough to keep withdrawal at bay but not enough to have a therapeutic effect, because I didnt need one. 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. 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 was prescribed Alendronic Acid 70 mg by my GP a couple of months go due to fracturing my humorous after I tripped me fell. Osteoporosis can be prevented. If youre unsure of your tap water, you can boil it for 1-3 minutes and cool it down before drinking. This prompted me to do more research into alendronic acid, but instead of looking up this generic term, I tried the brand name Fosamax. 2019 I went to the Dentist with a broken tooth, she told me after an Xray that she could only pull the tooth out as my jaw was crumbling and she could only offer me dentures from now on. However, it usually takes 6-12 months of ongoing medication to get its full benefit. It begins as minor dental problems and can escalate to permanent jaw damage. Maybe tomorrow I will get better direction from the physician. Small blisters on various areas of my body. That was the last tablet I took of that drug. When I last saw my Consultant she wanted me to go on Alendronic Acid. 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. 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. In case of severe allergic reactions and poisoning on your first dose, please call your doctor or emergency help immediately. Hopefully it will have gone by tomorrow and I am not taking anymore,will only take the prescribed vitamin D and calcium daily tablet. Given ENEMA which got things moving but still having problems so was referred for COLONOSCOPY!! 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. 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 had a scan 6 months ago and have osteoporosis. I am otherwise healthy and have never taken any meds in my life. Has anyone has this done ? My ears was hurting. Drinking alcohol for about two standards per day may increase your risk of bone fractures. Alendronate (alendronic acid) is a nitrogen-containing bisphosphonate which binds to bone surfaces and inhibits bone resorption by osteoclasts. I left the surgery with a diagnosis of being on the edge of a clinical depression and a prescription for Seroxat. Your body naturally breaks down old bones and replaces them with new bone tissues to support your skeletal system throughout life. Anything more and pressure builds in my head, I feel lightheaded, my ears ring and my muscles jerk happily away by themselves. 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. 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. She had dizzy spells, blackouts, feeling sick etc and doctors said she had Temperol Arteritis. Twin Research Aug 2005 Spine -2.9 Hip -1.3. Im sure they will sound familiar. 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? So after a bit of Internet research and finding this site, I will no longer be taking either drug. 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. Shingles 6 months ago and Dr. says this is result of shingles. My doctor went through the results with me and told me I needed to take alendronic acid. After reading the comments I will not be taking it again. I have no side effects whatsoever and did not have a problem starting them as my cancer care has been excellent. 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. I am on prednisolone for polymyalgia. Im now in my 70s and am doing my best to stay out of a wheelchair. 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. I suggested, because of the Seroxat link, that I might be sent to a Seroxat specialist. 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. Hi I had another dexa test in 2018. june 2022. Some medications may interact with alendronic acid and may cause it not to work effectively. When I got to see the next doctor in September 2012, I thought I was still telling a Seroxat story. Having read & researched online information regarding side effects I accepted that I needed to take the Prednisolone but was not comfortable with ADCAL 3D + Alendronic Acid & especially since my Vitamin D level was so good but was advised to take them taking into account my age of 73years. Im going to stop taking Alendronic acid. I was such an idiot for believing in this drug! The side effects are bone pain, joint pain and bruising, numbness in the face and lips. Its recommended to take it on an empty stomach first thing in the morning. Alendronic Acid is prescribe to counteract the effects of Entzalutamide, which can thin the bones. Stopping this medication means maintaining your bone health and density through lifestyle and diet. 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. I tried the Alendronic acid one a week tablet last night and was so unwell that I nearly called an ambulance, my symptoms were very cold ie chattering teeth, pains all over body, sore head,jerking arms and very unsteady on feet, and nausea. Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking medicine. Despite the doctors assurances that it wasnt addictive, I became addicted. I wonder if it might be something that could help you Ive attached the link to the video below. Pharmaceutical drugs are just about making money and not curing people. Avoid taking it if you have esophageal or throat conditions. You can, however, lie down after youve eaten your first meal of the day. Never in my life have I read as many horror stories and am dumbfounded that medication like this is still being prescribed. 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. Send Link. 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