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Fosamax

Alendronate Sodium

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4.1  Effectiveness
3.2  Side Effects
2.7  Holistic Benefits
RateADrug users have reported 2 side effects and 1 holistic benefit for this medication.
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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% 100% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Confidence 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Digestion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Energy 0% 33.3% 66.7% 0% 0%
Eyesight 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Pain 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Patience 0% 33.3% 66.7% 0% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Sleep 0% 33.3% 66.7% 0% 0%
Stress Level 0% 33.3% 66.7% 0% 0%
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Commonly Reported Side Effects Ratings
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Diarrhea 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Fatigue 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Headache 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Indigestion 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping 25% 0% 25% 50% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Nausea 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
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User Comments about Fosamax
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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04 Jan 2009 was very happy until i read about an increased risk of getting osteonecrosis of the jaw i will be very apprehensive now of going to the dentist.
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