Hi everyone.
I'm on Alendronic Acid now for 6 month , could the side effect starts after this time ?
and can i stop taking this medicines for 1 month and return taking it back again ?
because i started notice side effect like neck pain and jaw pain and dizziness. and ear pain.
i know i have to ask my GP about these Questions but i liked to ask people who have experience with this medicine.
I appreciate anyone answers me and many thanks.
In order to get the benefit of your treatment with Alendronic Acid you have to continue it regularly. I had a similar drug for the past 4 years almost but no side effects fortunately. My worry is necrosis of the jaw which is one of the side effects. As I am 79 I need to get work done on my teeth regularly and this worries me.
My doctor told me the same thing, that I have to take this medication for the rest of my life. But I'm surprised that after 6 months, the side effects started. Honestly, I don't want to stop the medication for a month and then go back to it. Now I need to have my teeth checked to make sure. Anyway, thank you very much. I appreciate your response.
All the medicines Prolia, Alendronic Acid, bisphosphonates in general all have somewhat similar side effects. A small percentage get the side effects. Serious Side Effects:
Symptoms like severe pain, swelling, difficulty breathing, rash, itching, or dizziness should be reported to your doctor right away.
Mild side effects can be treated.
Those were the side effects I was warned about before I first took alendronic acid. It had such a horrendous effect on my body 40 hours after taking the first dose, I didn't take a second dose. I'm still waiting for my GP to get back to me with an alternative treatment.
I was also very worried about the side effects and everything was going well, but suddenly I started suffering from all this pain. I hope your doctor will change your medication to a better one. I appreciate your response. Thank you very much.
I took alendronic acid for 6 weeks and suffered a lot of pain in my lower back, my hips and my neck right the way through. Doctor then put me on risedronate, one tablet daily which was much less painful. I’d have stayed with it but for realising my cough and constant throat clearing were probably caused by both bisphosphonates Now being advised to take denosumab which I find very frightening as you can’t come off this one.
Side effects can start at any time, but usually occur soon after starting the medication. If the effects you are getting are affecting you please seek advice from your doctor or Macmillan nurse. I was fortunate enough not to experience any, but discontinued after 4 years as I needed extensive dental work. You do NOT have to take it for the rest of your life although you will be encouraged to do so. There are alternatives which you may tolerate better. Good luck.
My dentist advises that risks of jaw necrosis if on oral tablets is much lower than if on intravenous meds. I've has a wisdom tooth out and a rear molar after 15 months of AA and both healed well. Also no point in coming off AA for dental treatment. It has such a long half life that it will be in your system even if you do come off. ROS phone in service are particularly helpful on this point and more up to date with current research that many GPs
Hi Raneena. I too started on Binosto effervescent but after 6 months stopped. I would sometimes get strange tingling nerve feelings in my jaw which I didn't like and during the 6 months became aware that my hair on top of my head seemed to be thinning. I'm now trying diet and exercise with agreement and interest from my GP after I told him of my REMS scan. All the best, hope your side effects subside.
Thank you so much for your reply .
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