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. Alendronic acid is a bisphosphonate drug that prevents osteoclastic bone resorption which is used for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. I asked how we would know if it wasnt working, and his reply was that it would be having an effect on my bones after six months and the next scan results would indicate an increased bone density, or not. I was determined that my own actions would build my bones so I only had to take the drug for a short time. In the meantime her teeth fell outliterally fell outwhat on earth was happening. It's harmful if you suddenly stop taking it without a proper assessment from your healthcare provider. A blood test followed and the inflammation was evident in the test, but I did not test positive for RA which I was worried about. 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 . However Im convinced that its the AA tablet and am very scared to take another! I have spent the past 4 hrs reading up on this medication and these reviews! This was long ago and it was a new drug but the GMC told my GP that yes there was a slight risk of an allergic reaction to it. Does anyone know if theres a link between the 2 drugs or if theres a suitable alternative? 65 fatalities, 1,292 musculoskeletal disorders, 651 poisonings, 2,537 gastrointestinal disorders. 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. I compared it with strontium ranelate, which was the drug my sister was taking, and the strontium appeared to have better results. This makes them at high risk of developing osteopenia or osteoporosis. Meds Safety . 2 years after that I had a dexa test. Stop taking your next dose if you experience rash or hives, swelling of your face, lips, or tongue, and trouble breathing. Your body naturally breaks down old bones and replaces them with new bone tissues to support your skeletal system throughout life. Youre description of whip lash injury describes me. I was put on Amitriptyline to help nerve pain. My life coaching business came to nothing I am unable to work. prevent cancer spreading to the bone. Felicity Eventually, I Started Pilates and regular walking. Summary Commonly reported side effects of alendronate include: decreased serum calcium and decreased serum phosphate. I have been told to take kale with spinach and brocoli which is full of calcio blended with almond milk before breakfast and before going to bed. I have had osteoarthritis for twenty years, and was diagnosed as as having osteopenia 7 years ago. Alendronic acid monohydrate | C4H15NO8P2 | CID 15585620 - structure, chemical names, physical and chemical properties, classification, patents, literature, biological activities, safety/hazards/toxicity information, supplier lists, and more. Singing, to my deep distress, is now out of the question, along with all the other active things I loved to do. 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. She takes Alendronic Acid every week for a year and a half now for her osteoporosis. Dentist now tells me my teeth are not strong enough to hold a bridge again. It hurts to walk on my feet. My mother is 83 and has been on this drug for over twenty years with only one bone scan. Alendronate helps to reduce the risk of fracture in people with osteoporosis and some other bone conditions. 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 I have taken 2 in total. Bizarre feelings in my head my heart was pounding and had moments when it seemed out of rhythm. 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 Peripheral neuropathy in the hands and fingers. For all patients: Dental practitioners should ask about current or past use of Food, mineral water, and other beverages may interrupt your body from absorbing the medicine. Dosage instructions, including remaining upright for at least 30 minutes and taking with a full glass of water, must be strictly followed. 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. My appointment is on the 23rd August 1017 and I am now very concerned. Due to Covid I only had a telephone consult with an Endocrinologist. She had breast cancer over 5 years ago and had a fall recently and broke her wrist. Who else out there has a similar story? What an awful time you are having my sympathy goes out to you. 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. 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. Take one tablet of alendronic acid 70 mg weekly if youre prescribed brands like Fosamax and Fosavance. I just want to feel better. 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. Wait for at least 30 minutes after taking the drug. It is commonly prescribed to treat patients with bone issues like osteoporosis and Pagets disease. I appear to be ding well on them so I am told along with calcium and Vit D supplements. This drug is only available for prescription and should be taken with caution. All Rights Reserved. The NHS say. 2 years. Hopefully it will have gone by tomorrow and I am not taking anymore,will only take the prescribed vitamin D and calcium daily tablet. 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. 2 weeks later I have joint pain in my elbows like broken glass and have pins and needles in my arms and fingers. Alendronic acid may put your pregnancy at risk. 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. reduce the risk of fractures in people with osteoporosis. 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!!! 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. http://www.drugwatch.com/fosamax/osteonecrosis/, Fosamax is linked to osteonecrosis, or bone death, of the jaw. Is it possible to just stop taking the tablets? 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 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. Both risedronic acid and oral alendronic acid have been shown to prevent bone loss when taken daily. Its essential to take your dose while your body is upright. So, what happens now, does my Osteoporosis get progressively worse over time? l feel I am not listened to andn being my age, Im past bothering about. Are we not sentient beingsthey are not the be all and end all. Despite the doctor's assurances that it wasn't addictive, I became addicted. Both. I was prescribed alendronic acid 1x weekly. It was all around my upper body. Ive only taken one tablet going to speak to Dr tomorrow. Mayo Clinic Press. I cant believe the drug companies perscribe this medicine knowing what t doesTo patients,me included I have had the same side effects . Gary Curd. Frequently missing a dose may lessen the drugs potency. 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. As I was searching through my kitchen drawers, it came to me. I shall be bringing these reviews to my GPs attention AND a refusal to even take the first dose! 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. As you age, you will notice changes in your body, such as grayed hair, wrinkles, vision problems, and hearing loss. I asked her how long wil it take for the fosamax to leave my body, and when will this pain stop. Warnings She refused, but she agreed. What is soil degradation in agriculture? It has given me bad acid reflux. 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. What is Alendronic acid 70mg tablets used for? Im 62. I woke up, called my doctor to make sure it was safe to take with a few broken ribs, and I was told yes. 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. But the following is extract is certainly familiar; With this condition, your bones become thin and weak, and break easily. Brand Names Adrovance, Binosto, Fosamax, Fosamax Plus D, Fosavance Generic Name Alendronic acid DrugBank Accession Number DB00630 Background Currently clinicians offer bisphosphonates to people with osteoporosis who are eligible for risk assessment and who have a high fracture risk. Took dose 8 yesterday, and so far so good. What are we paying the doctors for? I am 73, have Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis and I was prescribed Aldronic Acid 1 a week since breaking my femur in 2015. 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. The hospital talking about infusions once a year but still waiting for a appointment. 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. DICE Dental International Congress and Exhibition. I walked home very gingerly with the dog and later phoned my doctor 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. Itching in my left shoulder/arm, have gained weight and my mood has changed. Alendronic acid, ibandronic acid, risedronate sodium and zoledronic acid are bisphosphonates, licensed for treating osteoporosis. So, I took it with 12 ounces of water. 6.4 Special precautions for storage. Cholesterol-lowering medications -- A class of medications known as bile acid sequestrants (including cholestyramine, colestipol, and colesevelam), used to treat high cholesterol, may interfere with normal calcium absorption and increase the loss of calcium in the urine. Withdrawal was so extreme that the longest I ever lasted off the drug was seven weeks, the worst of my life. There are 8,218 reported reactions, bear in mind many dont report the side effects to the Yellow Card Scheme. If you have osteoporosis, bone fractures commonly occur in your: Below are the most common factors that may put you at risk of developing osteoporosis: Youre also at a much higher risk of developing osteoporosis if you have health conditions like: Osteoporosis wont give you any symptoms, but you should visit your doctor if youre in doubt, especially if youre approaching menopausal age. Same here. 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 guess my mouth has changed after a long time and it has not fitted properly for a while. Has anyone has this done ? My doctor didn't mention the gastrointestinal issues when prescribing Alendronic acid and neither did she mention alternative ways of improving my situation. thanks for this site. I am not in your age group Jane bit I can appreciate Yor feeling left out. It can support your bones depending on how long you have taken medicine. 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. I suffer with Reaumatoid Athritis, so put the pain down to this, plus the osteoporosis. Alendronic acid | C4H13NO7P2 | CID 2088 - structure, chemical names, physical and chemical properties, classification, patents, literature, biological activities . Want to take back controle before I find myself surrendering myself to more drugs. Im 62, and fit until I came tumbling of my bicycle 2years ago and damaged my lumbar spine and muscles. Sight has deteriorated (but attend Moorfields for regular check ups. Been given Alendronic acid 10mg tablet which I have to take daily. She had dizzy spells, blackouts, feeling sick etc and doctors said she had Temperol Arteritis. I ran on a treadmill for twenty minutes and I could push my weight in kilos on the leg press. Bisphosponates are prescribed to help your bones stay as strong as possible. The side effects are bone pain, joint pain and bruising, numbness in the face and lips. Fillings etc are fine but anything more invasive can be really very difficult to manage it. She suggested maybe I stop taking the AS but I already had. I am diary intolerant. I have had several extrane simpthoms after taking alendronic and had to give it up due to a dental treatment. I was not aware until yesterday that Alendronic could be the cause. In April 2010 I went back to my gym routine, and within a few weeks the second jerking episode occurred. 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. 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. I read somewhere Fosamax was taken off the market & it caused hair loss. That is, when the hospital said I had osteoporosis. I wish everybody all the very best and thank you for your feedback. The PA was baffled. I think I will investigate more about Boron like the reviewer above. Even a couple of paracetamol would make me ill. And of course I was already taking Seroxat, albeit a very small amount. Alendronic acid belongs to a group of non-hormonal medicines known as bisphosphonates, which prevent bone loss from the body. Ohh my Goodness thank you so much for your post. Some years later she was in terrible pain and her doctor wouldnt believe me when i said that i thought her hips were dying. 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. I only took one pill but think I will stop. It starts after some seemingly minor jaw trauma, but jaw osteonecrosis can quickly decimate a jawbone. Yes and i stopped taking them my stomach was so bad i could only chest breathe. However, below are early signs of osteoporosis: Please see your doctor if your family has a history of osteoporosis to assess your risk. Make sure the spinach is cooked to get rid of the oxylates which inhibit calcium absorbtion; so cook your spinach. Store below 25C. The wierd thing is that none of my upper teeth seem to have been affected by it. But first, you should learn more about osteoporosis. Its harmful if you suddenly stop taking it without a proper assessment from your healthcare provider. I was told I had osteoporosis in 2004 and was put on Fosamax for about 6 months after which I was switched to Actonel. From day one my tummy was not happy & after 8 weeks I suddenly became severely constipated (Literally overnight !!!) 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. 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. Dr David Brownstein has written, and talked on YouTube on this subject. My entire body jerked violently as if I was having an epileptic fit, but I was conscious throughout. Sister told the doc she was not taking AA any more, he told her she should take it !. I was put on alendronic acid 70mg and in 2013 I will never take drugs like yours again. I had vivid dreams, some headaches and didnt sleep well to start with. Your doctor will put into consideration the lifestyle changes youve made. 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 ! 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. I also had pain/soreness behind the eyes and a niggling headache for 48 hours. She has had none of the horrible side effects mentioned in these posts so it must work for some people. I feel very tired and my bones are much more painful now. Participants will receive one dose of active zoledronic acid during the first month after heart or liver transplantation and weekly placebo alendronate pills or one dose of placebo zoledronic acid and weekly active alendronate pills for the first year after transplant. The last two weeks I have felt terribly sick, not eaten much had terrible bloated stomach, one Sunday I felt so ill I had to do a 111 saw a medical person and was given a thorough test being told everthing was ok, I had put it all down to my gallbladder which it wasnt. Alendronate works by slowing down the cells that break . 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. I was prescribed AA 70mg one per week and took the first dose on Saturday which gave me such severe joint and muscle pain all over my body within 24-36 hours that I was barely able to walk or stand. There are dentists and oral surgeons in the US who will not treat people if they are on this drug. 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. She doesnt have osteoporosis but they just put her on these. Not far into the walk (about 20 mins. Carole, you say you were meant to have another scan in 3 years, that is disgraceful that you have not had this. take personal responsibility for themselves. Due to cutbacks now prescribed unnamed Alendronic and feel absolutely ghastly. 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. 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 would be grateful for any help or advice I have had OA in my lumber Thorasic and Cervical regions of my spine and also in both of my hips and was given a Bone density scan which showed the OA has progressed to Osteopena for this the consultant prescribed Alendronic Acid tablets 70mg which I take once a week from 30/03 /13 . Land degradation also has serious knock-on effects for humans, such as malnutrition, disease, forced migration, cultural damage, and even war. In my diary I have written that I felt lightheaded, as if I wasnt getting enough oxygen, and that my arms and head were fizzing. Typically, doctors recommend taking osteoporosis medication for 3-5 years. Are there any better options to AA which people have found?? 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. It usually takes 6-12 months of taking alendronic acid to support your bones. 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 hate taking meds and wonder if I should stop Alendronic acid. 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 ! I have gone downhill and increased weight. She doesnt have osteoporosis. 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. 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? 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 took it on Tuesday. 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. So I duly took the AA70, now on third month. Your dosing may depend on your age, how severe your bone condition is, other medical conditions you have, and your reaction to the first dose. The my neck was hurting. I had another dexa test in 2018. My advice is dont risk your health when the adverse effects are so clearly documented. Its such a dilemma. I was diagnosed with osteoporosis two weeks ago, so I just took one Sunday. 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. I have osteopenia aged 58 and my sister has osteoporosis aged 65, she was prescribed Alendronic Acid with similar side effects. The current protocol for this drug is for 3-5 years maximum. This caused the bone to shatter like glass ! Fast forward to 2008. I am 62. I also found a naturally sourced alternative to the calcium, which is much easier to digest, but its not as strong. I had to ask the doctor at hospital when I went for gluten test and results. Ive taken a covid test because these days thats what you do if you feel ill at all. Alendronic acid and teeth extraction My mother saw the dentist recently because of gum infection. Thank you for all y9our input re: Alendronic Acid. I have been taking them for about 5 weeks. The whole remit of Western medicine is to treat symptoms without curing, so that long term profits can be made. General Warnings. Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic Press.. Mayo Clinic on Incontinence - Mayo Clinic Press Mayo Clinic on Incontinence; NEW - The Essential Diabetes Book - Mayo Clinic Press NEW - The Essential Diabetes Book; NEW - Ending the Opioid Crisis - Mayo Clinic Press NEW - Ending the Opioid Crisis Now have constant Ive only just started on the AA but since my run in with Metoclopramide Im scared to take any drugs now. Steroids such asprednisoloneordexamethasone.
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