Alendronic acid

[ewusia28]

Hi. Since I need steroid tablets several times a year, my doctor also prescribed me Alendronic acid. I got very upset about it. Have any of you had any experience with these tablets? Thank you in advance for your answer.

[lakelover]

My only problem with alendronic acid is the size of the pills The brand my pharmacy gives me means the pills are huge, During lockdown the factory had problems fulfilling orders, so they changed brands & these pills were a lot better, so they could be made smaller. I have no problem with the actual medication. Try not to worry.

[Tigerpaws in reply to lakelover]

I've been taking alendronic Acid for years. Mine is for Osteoporosis of the spine. Can't say this drug has affeected my asthma though?

[Bevvy]

Seems a good proactive gp to want to help reduce risks of potential bone density issues.

[pink123floyd]

Hi i was on alendronic acid for 10 yrs was only supposed to be 5 was then taken off with no replacement for 4 yrs then 2 yrs on a stomach injection which i prefered now back on acid tablet for 12 months then back to dansumba injection had no side effects at all to any of the treatment for osteoporosis just have to remember to take the tablet now till december 😅 at least i stopped breaking bones 🙄 just remember to stay upright so the tablet gets chance to disolve into your system.

[Oldandgray]

I take calcium supplements as read somewhere that people on steroids should to avoid bone weakness.

[Birthday60]

Sorry - why are you upset?

[ewusia28 in reply to Birthday60]

Because I read about the side effects and started to worry...

[May47]

I broke both my arms and developed osteoporosis four years ago. This was due to in part to use of steroids. My gp was not as careful as yours and I had no medication to protect my bones. I have been on alendronic acid since then and have had no side effects.

I take a tablet once a week with a full glass of water and have to stay upright for 30 minutes.

It sounds as if you have a very good gp.

[CDPO16]

I took alendronic acid for 2 years then stopped (informing my GP) as I was getting increasing gastric upsets. I still take evacal as prescribed and vitk2. My gastric problems soon settled after stopping the alendronic acid