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Fosamax

Alendronate Sodium

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4.5  Effectiveness
3.4  Side Effects
3.5  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 3 Fosamax side effects and 2 Fosamax benefits.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Fosamax, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
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Appetite 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 83.3% 16.7% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 16.7% 83.3% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Confidence 0% 0% 83.3% 16.7% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 83.3% 16.7% 0%
Digestion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 16.7% 83.3% 0% 0%
Energy 0% 33.3% 66.7% 0% 0%
Eyesight 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 16.7% 83.3% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 16.7% 83.3% 0% 0%
Pain 0% 16.7% 66.7% 16.7% 0%
Patience 0% 16.7% 66.7% 16.7% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 16.7% 83.3% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Sleep 0% 33.3% 50% 16.7% 0%
Stress Level 0% 16.7% 66.7% 16.7% 0%
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Commonly Reported Fosamax Side Effects
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Diarrhea 83.3% 0% 16.7% 0% 0%
Fatigue 83.3% 0% 16.7% 0% 0%
Headache 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Heartburn 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Indigestion 83.3% 0% 16.7% 0% 0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping 57.1% 0% 14.3% 28.6% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 83.3% 0% 0% 16.7% 0%
Nausea 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Fosamax Side Effects
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Breast Cancer 83.3% 0% 0% 16.7% 0%
Reduced Libido 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Fosamax
Since taking Fosamax Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 10%
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09 Jul 2010 I use this medication to relieve my bone problems due to the arthritis and it helps my bone pain, the good thing is I do not get any side effects.
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05 Apr 2009 I think that Fosamax has given me atrial fibrillaton and I am only 51.
   —Posted by Stan
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21 Mar 2009 had to get off it and switch to boniva as it was reacting with my zoloft. i was getting depressed for no reason after taking it for almost a year. no data on it from the company but i have a friend who had the very same problem much better after taking boniva now
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05 Mar 2009 Osteoporosis of the jaw is not nearly as rare in patients taking Fosomax. That's why there have been several class action lawsuits against the drug. Keep in mind this drug is basically killing your bones, by destroying the bones ability to remove old bone marrow.
   —Posted by James Rockwell
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13 Feb 2009 osteonecrosis of the jaw is very rare, mainly seen in cancer patients taking intravenous fosamax. You have a better chance of being struck by lightning.
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