First day Fosamax

[Raleigh59]

Well, I had to try this for the insurance and dr to see what would happen. I only allowed the smallest dose which is 10 mgs per day. I was fine the first 15 minutes and then started getting very bad cramping. I thought oh no . . But then the cramping started to decrease. And seems to be getting better . I don’t think I can stay on this at all because my stomach hurt really bad.

There was nausea for about a hour two hours later .

I am happy that at least now there is no nausea or diarrhea or vomiting or dizziness.

[dcdream]

You'll know more after a few weeks. Wishing you the best of luck with this. Keep us posted.

[Raleigh59 in reply to dcdream]

I don’t want to do it again it hurt my stomach too much

[dcdream]

what do u mean by insurance mandated you take it? I've never heard of that? Also, does that mean you are not taking the next dose and quit after one day of use?

[Raleigh59 in reply to dcdream]

The insurance called me and explained there is a step process . That I have to begin with fosamax and if I get side effects I next have to try Boniva or actonel .

[dcdream in reply to Raleigh59]

wow. I wonder why they set it up like that and why the others are utilized next. I assume each has a different set of side effects, yet aren't they similar in composition?

[Raleigh59 in reply to dcdream]

I am not taking it tomorrow bc I am singing in a concert . Idk about Monday yet

[Raleigh59]

they are different in price and what it costs insurance

[Skinnyblue]

Why start minimum dose ?? There should be a recommended dose.

[FrogLeg in reply to Skinnyblue]

Personally, if I dread potential side effects, I would begin at the lowest dose before considering exposing myself to higher doses in order to prevent extraordinary discomfort.

[Skinnyblue]

What about Prolia ?? None of the medicine will help improve bone density or Reverse Osteoporosis. It will prevent future progress.

[ORdogmom in reply to Skinnyblue]

when you go off the Prolia, you have to take Fossamax or something like it for a time, or else you end up increasing the possibility of rebound fractures. I know that I chose to try the Alendronate (generic Fossamax) first because I did not want to find out that I was incompatible with it before considering the Prolia. I know I am not having the same problems with my stomach, so for now, I am sticking with the Alendronate.

[Skinnyblue]

For this or any other disease, such as Diabetes or knee joint, most people do not do anything to prevent onset, until it happens or diagnosed at later age and then it's too late to control or Reverse.

[yogalibrarian]

For many meds, your body has an adjustment period. Rather than judging by how you feel on the 1st dose, judge your body's reactions on the 3rd or 4th dose. (And sometimes changing the dose, the frequency, or the delivery mechanism can help.)

When I went on "the pill" in grad school, on the first morning I threw up. But my body adjusted quickly. And after menopause, I went on HT. And the first morning, I felt nauseous. And then my body adjusted.

And I've heard stories of short-term side effects of adding blood pressure meds.

Someone on Health Unlocked mentioned the unpleasant effects of adding prunes to her diet.

[Raleigh59]

ok well I can try it every third day which is what they do in India .

[Loveballet in reply to Raleigh59]

Is there a reason they didn’t put you on the current regimen of 70 mg once a week? It seems that most people are tolerating the weekly dosing much better than daily. I had none of the side effects that are usually discussed and I had been terrified to start it. Turned out my greatest enemy was the fear itself! And if you show stabilization and/or improvement after 3-5 years, they will take you off the med for a drug holiday if and until you need to start it again. Good luck to you!

[Raleigh59 in reply to Loveballet]

there is a question if it makes your bones too brittle

I asked for the lowest dose bc I have a sensitive stomach .

The fact you did well is not related to the dose it’s that your stomach is tougher .