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Experience with Actonel or Fosamax

Has anyone experience taking Actonel or Fosamax [u]without[/u] esophageal symptoms? Did you take it daily, weekly or monthly? Also, what improvement has your DEXA scan shown? My physician says she has just started taking Actonel and is encouraging me to do so.
Has anyone experience taking Actonel or Fosamax [u]without[/u] esophageal symptoms? Did you take it daily, weekly or monthly? Also, what improvement has your DEXA scan shown? My physician says she has just started taking Actonel and is encouraging me to do so.
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Bella-2022
in American Bone Health: Osteoporosis

Actonel

I will be starting 35mg once weekly dose. Can anyone share experience with it? Thank you.
I will be starting 35mg once weekly dose. Can anyone share experience with it? Thank you.
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Jeaniem130
in Bone Health

First dose of Actonel

I took my first dose of Actonel this morning, 35mg. I have had diarrhea since an hour after taking it. Will this pass as I get used to it?
I took my first dose of Actonel this morning, 35mg. I have had diarrhea since an hour after taking it. Will this pass as I get used to it?
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Jeaniem130
in American Bone Health: Osteoporosis
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Progesterone and bone health

Thinking about starting Actonel as I was talk Fosamax for 3.5 yrs prior to Prolia but started having stomach issues from it.
Thinking about starting Actonel as I was talk Fosamax for 3.5 yrs prior to Prolia but started having stomach issues from it.
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mljbg
in Bone Health

Starting Reclast

About 15 years ago, I was on Actonel for a year, but had significant esophageal side-effects and stopped it. I realize that an infusion of this same basic medication will not cause the same side-effects, but there are so many others I have read about and I am very nervous to start this process.
About 15 years ago, I was on Actonel for a year, but had significant esophageal side-effects and stopped it. I realize that an infusion of this same basic medication will not cause the same side-effects, but there are so many others I have read about and I am very nervous to start this process.
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Karana81
in American Bone Health: Osteoporosis

Looking for feedback: should I consider meds again? Change drs?

Eventually I stopped HRT and we went to Actonel and then atlevia but had GI symptoms. Had one reclast infusion in June 2019. Last Bone Density was in 10/20.
Eventually I stopped HRT and we went to Actonel and then atlevia but had GI symptoms. Had one reclast infusion in June 2019. Last Bone Density was in 10/20.
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Nsgs
in American Bone Health: Osteoporosis

Has anyone had sacral ala (pelvic) insufficiency fracture while on Prolia and/or a bisphosphonate?

I've been on Actonel 35mg weekly for the past 18 months as a relay drug to discontinue Prolia without fracturing.
I've been on Actonel 35mg weekly for the past 18 months as a relay drug to discontinue Prolia without fracturing.
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Arcadia10
in Bone Health

Help and Opinions on Prolia for Osteoporosis

I have taken Actonel, Boniva, Forteo and Fosamax already. I really did not want to consider this because of the possibility of side affects lasting for 6 months. Then decided it is probably the right step.
I have taken Actonel, Boniva, Forteo and Fosamax already. I really did not want to consider this because of the possibility of side affects lasting for 6 months. Then decided it is probably the right step.
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Pumpkin2009
in LUPUS UK

Another Month ........ Another Fracture!🙄

I take Adcal daily, and in the past have tried Actonel (Risedronate) and then Prolia (Denosumab) injections.
I take Adcal daily, and in the past have tried Actonel (Risedronate) and then Prolia (Denosumab) injections.
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Kags1068
in NRAS

BOOK REPORT: The Intelligent Patient Guide to Osteoporosis, by Sutton & Josse, endorsed by Osteoporosis Canada 1st edn, 2009, 207pp

p. 121 (re. patients taking Actonel / risedronate) "...a greater magnitude of increase in bone mineral density was not associated with fewer fractures."
p. 121 (re. patients taking Actonel / risedronate) "...a greater magnitude of increase in bone mineral density was not associated with fewer fractures."
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wbiC
in Bone Health

What to take to discontinue Prolia safely and for how long?

However, neither the endocrinologist nor the two GPs I've spoken to seem to know whether taking a low dosage of Actonel daily will mitigate against rebound fractures, nor for how long it should be taken.
However, neither the endocrinologist nor the two GPs I've spoken to seem to know whether taking a low dosage of Actonel daily will mitigate against rebound fractures, nor for how long it should be taken.
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Arcadia10
in Bone Health

Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, Parkinson's Disease And Melatonin : The Melatonin Series Continues

Drugs such as the following Bisphosphonates: Alendronate (Fosamax), a weekly pill Risedronate (Actonel), a weekly or monthly pill Ibandronate (Boniva), a monthly pill or quarterly intravenous (IV) infusion Zoledronic acid (Reclast), an annual IV infusion There is also: Denosumab : Prolia / Xgeva Romosozumab
Drugs such as the following Bisphosphonates: Alendronate (Fosamax), a weekly pill Risedronate (Actonel), a weekly or monthly pill Ibandronate (Boniva), a monthly pill or quarterly intravenous (IV) infusion Zoledronic acid (Reclast), an annual IV infusion There is also: Denosumab : Prolia / Xgeva Romosozumab
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chartist
in Cure Parkinson's

Is anyone on risedronate (Actonel) experiencing bowel pain and gas?

I've been on risedronate 5mg daily for 3 months now in order to wean off Prolia injections. I'm having a huge amount of gas (flatulence) as well as lower bowel pain from time to time. I eat a very healthy Mediterranean diet with no junk food, but it feels as if my meals are not being digested. Having
I've been on risedronate 5mg daily for 3 months now in order to wean off Prolia injections. I'm having a huge amount of gas (flatulence) as well as lower bowel pain from time to time. I eat a very healthy Mediterranean diet with no junk food, but it feels as if my meals are not being digested. Having
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Arcadia10
in Bone Health

Prolia

So she has given me Actonel to wean me off it, for the next three months. But after taking the Actonel, I got all the side effects with. Horrible medication, way too strong. I want to stop taking it all together. What are people's thoughts on this?
So she has given me Actonel to wean me off it, for the next three months. But after taking the Actonel, I got all the side effects with. Horrible medication, way too strong. I want to stop taking it all together. What are people's thoughts on this?
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Chelsea123456
in Bone Health

Risedronate (Actonel),raloxifene (Evista) or teriparatide (Forsteo)? Which do I choose? Experiences?

Hi. Currently living in the Netherlands but originally from UK (moved here 4.5 yrs ago). Had results from my 3 yearly DEXA. Spine worsened a bit (-3.3 to -3.6), hip improved (-2.2 to -2.1). I usually run a lot & take Calcium & vit d but a (still healing) metatarsal stress fracture & this result has made
Hi. Currently living in the Netherlands but originally from UK (moved here 4.5 yrs ago). Had results from my 3 yearly DEXA. Spine worsened a bit (-3.3 to -3.6), hip improved (-2.2 to -2.1). I usually run a lot & take Calcium & vit d but a (still healing) metatarsal stress fracture & this result has made
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Sheeniejay
in Bone Health

Anyone had Jaw stiffness

Don't know if iit is the pred or the Actonel, both Dr and Rheumy said I must have. Only took 1 x 2 and didn't like them. Has anyone else had anything like this? I am now trying to reduce from 37mg.
Don't know if iit is the pred or the Actonel, both Dr and Rheumy said I must have. Only took 1 x 2 and didn't like them. Has anyone else had anything like this? I am now trying to reduce from 37mg.
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Berylholley
in PMRGCAuk

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

SERMS (Evista¨and Duavee¨) may be considered, a bisphosphonate (Fosamax¨, Actonel¨, Boniva¨, Reclast¨) or for particularly fragile bones, parathyroid hormone (Forteo, TYMLOS¨) might be considered. All of these treatments require a prescription from a doctor.
SERMS (Evista¨and Duavee¨) may be considered, a bisphosphonate (Fosamax¨, Actonel¨, Boniva¨, Reclast¨) or for particularly fragile bones, parathyroid hormone (Forteo, TYMLOS¨) might be considered. All of these treatments require a prescription from a doctor.
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EmelyWendell
in American Bone Health: Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis of the spine- but also good news!

If anyone can let me know if there's anything I should or should not do (aside from lambkicking) please feel free: don't know anything much except put on to Risedronate (Actonel).
If anyone can let me know if there's anything I should or should not do (aside from lambkicking) please feel free: don't know anything much except put on to Risedronate (Actonel).
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Cherylclaire
Forum Supportin Pernicious Anaemia Society

Stage IV Endo + Hashimoto's & now advised Stage 2 CKD

I started a GnRH-a (Prostap) with add-back bio-idential hormones (Estradiol gel, Progesterone pessaries & Testogel) and Actonel Combi (Calcium & Vitamin D3) and have just had my 13th Prostap injection.
I started a GnRH-a (Prostap) with add-back bio-idential hormones (Estradiol gel, Progesterone pessaries & Testogel) and Actonel Combi (Calcium & Vitamin D3) and have just had my 13th Prostap injection.
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uplivity
in Endometriosis UK

Osteoporosis and prednisone

I also have osteoporosis and have just started Actonel (Risedronate). I have to take the prednisone and it can weaken bones.
I also have osteoporosis and have just started Actonel (Risedronate). I have to take the prednisone and it can weaken bones.
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Bramwater
in Bone Health
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