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Fosamax

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mary68968
mary68968

I have just been prescribed Alendronate 70mg (Fosamax) for osteoporsis.  I have some bone loss, but not significant.  I think the reason prescribed was because of the steroids.  Are others taking this?  Any pros or negatives?  I try to limit my pill take as much as I can.

Thanks.

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  • mrs_k
    mrs_k mary68968

    Posted

    Go to the box on the right hand side of this page.  Scroll down till you reach PMR.  Click on the link it will take you to the main thread of PMR.

    Then visit PMRGCAuk, visit that website and find the lastest Newsletter under Resources,  There is a two page article on Pages 6 & & on AA.

  • marilyn46889
    marilyn46889 mary68968

    Posted

    Hi Mary,

    The only problem with fosamax  that I've discovered is if you have a tooth out it can cause lots of trouble.  Other than that it's fine!

  • Light
    Light mary68968

    Posted

    There are problems with Fosomax if you take it over a long period, I've read.

    Unfortunately I don't recall what the problems were because by then I had already stopped taking it. I took it for three years and then stopped.

  • mrsmop
    mrsmop mary68968

    Posted

    I discovered recently that is causes problems with swallowing.  My GP has put me on Ibandronic Acid, which is the same but you take it once a month and not once a week.

    I am still having swallowing porblems so I haven't taken this month's tablet.  Apart from that, no problems

    • mary68968
      mary68968 mrsmop

      Posted

      Thanks, I haven't started taking it yet & am wondering if the injection every 6 months might be a better option.  I'm not a great pill taker or swallower already.  smile
  • mrsmop
    mrsmop mary68968

    Posted

    I think it might be.  My GP said we would try the monthly one, then if I was no better, he would offer me the 6 monthly - he called it an infusion.
    • mary68968
      mary68968 mrsmop

      Posted

      Thanks, my rheumy said it was a shot & I have also heard it was an infusion.  The pharmacist said the generic fosamex takes at least 3 to 6 months to work.  Another negative.
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