Risedronate and sinusitis

[superbones]

Has anyone been affected by sinusitis when taking Risedronate.... just trying to work out if this is a side effect or not. Thank you.

[Met00]

I had a nasty sinus infection while on it, the only time I've ever had one. Could be coincidence, but I was ill so often while taking it, I gave up after a year, I'd had enough!

[superbones in reply to Met00]

Thank you - my suspicions are confirmed and I will now stop straight away. I haven't had a sinus infection in years. This morning my head was so bad I almost debated calling for help!

[Met00 in reply to superbones]

Of course my experience is purely anecdotal, but I did read that risedronate can cause reduced immunity. If there are side effects with any meds, I tend to find them!

[Fruitandnutcase]

I was taking alendronic acid rather than Risedronate (but I think they are both bisphosphonates) and I had the most dreadful sinus attacks, I’ve always been prone to sinus infections but this was worse than anything I’d ever known.

In the end I only took alendronic acid for four months and in that time I had antibiotics from my GP once and also from two different dentists. I had so many unpleasant side effects as well as the sinus pain that I stopped the bisphosphonates after four months. I’ve been fine since then.

[superbones in reply to Fruitandnutcase]

Thanks for this. Clearly the Risedronate is to blame and will now stop. Are you taking anything now? Trouble is I am -3.3 everywhere so do have to take some medication. Can't do it through diet and exercise alone. I am now asking for Raloxefene which most people seem positive about...

[Nuthatch in reply to superbones]

I’m on Raloxifene. The specialist nurse insisted I’d have hot flushes (they’re always very keen to have everyone on a bisphosphonate). I don’t flush - the main things I’ve found is I get annoying leg cramps at night despite taking magnesium, and my hair is definitely thinner - and it wasn’t great to start. And I’ve put on weight but tbf that might be too much cheese.. I’d still take it over a bisphosphonate though.

[Joey2013 in reply to superbones]

This may be of help.

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[superbones in reply to Joey2013]

Thank you. I am waiting for the doctor to get back to me re Ralozifene.

[Fruitandnutcase]

No, I’m not taking anything - diet, Pilates and walking, vitamins and minerals. I’m -3, spine - 2.7 femoral neck and 2.1 total hip, glad you’ve found something that looks more positive for you, good luck with it all.

I was amazed at how much of my body was affected by the alendronic acid - parts of me I’d never even thought about.

[CloudyD]

I'm on Risedronate and I already had low grade chronic sinusitis. Doesn't seem to have got worse on Ris. Have had an ear infection recently after being on a plane when pain after different pressures still hasn't gone weeks later, but there are more probable reasons why I had low immunity including lack of sleep and a death in the family. We all have different body reactions though. My scores are worse than yours and I've already had a fracture so I'm not stopping meds unless I'm sure they're the reason.

[Joey2013]

Sorry I may have posted this in the wrong place! It's the info leaflet on Raloxafine from ROS. thankfully no side effects so far and when I asked my GP about side effects she said not everyone reacts in the same way and for many there will be none.

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