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Alendronate Sodium

Alendronate Sodium

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5.5  Effectiveness
4.1  Side Effects
3.8  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 2 Alendronate Sodium side effects and 2 Alendronate Sodium benefits.

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The generic name of this medication is Alendronate Sodium and brand name is Fosamax.
Alendronate Sodium is manufactured by Merck Sharp & Dohme.

The active ingredients of this medication are alendronate sodium and cholecalciferol. The inactive ingredients are cellulose and lactose.

Primarily prescribed for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and brittle bone disease in postmenopausal women.
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Alendronate Sodium 7.2 4.32 2.31 5 Get Info
Vitamin D 6 4.19 0.85 14 Get Info
Boniva 5.29 3.76 4.02 7 Get Info
Calcium 5.23 3.88 1.07 22 Get Info
Fosamax 3.73 2.59 2.99 11 Get Info
Actonel 3 3 3.06 9 Get Info
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Alendronate Sodium, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 0% 90% 0% 10%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 70% 30% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 10% 70% 20% 0%
Confidence 0% 0% 90% 10% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 10% 80% 10% 0%
Digestion 0% 10% 80% 10% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 0% 70% 30% 0%
Energy 0% 10% 60% 10% 20%
Eyesight 0% 0% 90% 10% 0%
Memory 0% 0% 90% 0% 10%
Mental Clarity 0% 0% 90% 0% 10%
Pain 10% 0% 60% 10% 20%
Patience 0% 10% 70% 20% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 90% 0% 10%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Sleep 0% 0% 80% 10% 10%
Stress Level 0% 0% 70% 20% 10%
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Commonly Reported Alendronate Sodium Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Anxiety 60% 0% 20% 20% 0%
Blurred Vision 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 60% 0% 40% 0% 0%
Confusion 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Depression 60% 0% 20% 20% 0%
Dizziness 80% 10% 10% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 80% 0% 0% 0% 20%
Fatigue 60% 10% 0% 20% 10%
Fever 90% 10% 0% 0% 0%
Gas 60% 0% 40% 0% 0%
Headache 70% 0% 20% 10% 0%
Heartburn 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Hot Flashes / Flushing 77.8% 0% 0% 22.2% 0%
Indigestion 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Insomnia 60% 0% 20% 20% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 80% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping 66.7% 11.1% 11.1% 0% 11.1%
Mood Swings 60% 20% 20% 0% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 66.7% 0% 0% 11.1% 22.2%
Muscle Cramping 40% 20% 0% 20% 20%
Nausea 77.8% 0% 22.2% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 80% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Stomach Ache 60% 40% 0% 0% 0%
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User Comments about Alendronate Sodium
11 Nov 2012 I have headaches, dizziness,balance trouble, dry mouth,eyes, tired all the time.
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30 Dec 2011 On the evening of the first day that I took the dose (once per week), I started getting lower back pain/cramps which continued for 4 days. I also was nauseous. I also had other pains, upper back, neck, across my diaphram area to a lesser degree. I couldnt work, I couldnt do anything for the fatigue that the pain caused. And this is NOT normal for me - I am a VERY active person. My doctor said it wasnt the medication. Said it was likely I had pulled muscles in my back. Now I am supposed to take the next dose in 3 days and do this all over again!? This is NOT going to work for me!
   —Posted by Not happy with Aendronate Sodium!
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22 Oct 2010 I have been taking this treatment for a very long time and nothing seems to be working aswell as they used to, gives some relief so I can't do without it but wish it were more effective for me.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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07 Oct 2010 Alendronate Sodium, shortly after taking the first dose gave me severe muscle cramps in my neck and back. After taking pain relievers the pain in my neck and back diminished only to reappear as severe muscle and bone pain in my chest. I have also been suffering from severe bowel cramping. The pain has returned to my neck and lower back, makes me suffer from fatigue and prevented me from doing anything but laying around. Worse drug I have every taken, and I would rather be beaten with a hose filled with sand than take this drug again (because the pain from being beaten with a hose filled with sand would go away faster than taking alendronate sodium). Patient beware!
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13 Aug 2010 Has increased bone density and has decreased falls and injuries.
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