I called my doctor and spoke with the nurse. Hello Barbara My idea of a short walk had always been an hour and a half in the woods with my dog my favourite footwear was my walking boots. I was such an idiot for believing in this drug! I read the leaflet and decided to google. Having read all the above I am going to see my doctor again about this drug. The doctor put me on ADCAL D3 and alendronic. . Its recommended to take it on an empty stomach first thing in the morning. My ears was hurting. So if u are on adcal or calcium as well check out it isnt that causing any side effects. My body has been achy since starting them but after taking the A A on Sunday l have been in agony the aches in my joints and my hips have been unbearable and the numbness in my hands and fingers. I didnt like what I saw. Feel quite worried reading all these comments but thoughts Id just let people know that my 90 year old mother has been taking AA plus Adcal for about 8 years after two falls in which her wrists were broken ( falls due to hypotension caused by drug she was currently taking. It's harmful if you suddenly stop taking it without a proper assessment from your healthcare provider. Ohh my Goodness thank you so much for your post. Dr David Brownstein has written, and talked on YouTube on this subject. Read on a page recently that the manufacturers of this drug have been sued in Canada by 1200 odd people and won 27.5 millionso why hasnt this been reviewed here. PDF NHS Trust How to take Alendronic Acid and Calcium and Vitamin D - OUH Fillings etc are fine but anything more invasive can be really very difficult to manage it. Due to cutbacks now prescribed unnamed Alendronic and feel absolutely ghastly. who told me it could be one of many things. As I sat up from the bed my head started to pound. I am disappointed in my GP who recommended a NHS Dentist in Melcome Avenue, Wemouth. Then, they will assess if youll have to continue taking it or take a break from it by stopping the medication completely. Where do you live Jane hope you dont mind me asking. Even before Fosamax was introduced in 1995 as a superior osteoporosis treatment, jaw osteonecrosis has been linked to the bisphosphonate drug family. My mom who is 76 has taken 7 tablets, she stopped due to pain in her hips legs and groin. It hurts to walk on my feet. Alendronic acid Versus Arthritis Some people, as early as the age of 35, experiences loss of average bone density resulting in weaker bones. These drugs are pushed to the top of the prescribing line by big pharma. alendronic acid has destroyed my life - dice-dental.asia Sister told the doc she was not taking AA any more, he told her she should take it !. ). Thank you for all y9our input re: Alendronic Acid. This caused the bone to shatter like glass ! Stopping and seeing if the symptoms resolve for most drugs is the best way to prove a link some problems with some drugs may take time more time than you expect but will resolve but some may also be permanent. I too, was prescribed this drug as, my poor mother had developed osteoporosis very badly. Hi I have been on alendronic acid for 7 months I was worried about side effects but have been ok but have noticed a weakness in muscles and am really stiff in mornings and if I sit down even for a short while. I have also been taking Adcal tablets for years. Menopause in women or low testosterone levels in men, Poor nutrition such as low-intake of calcium and vitamin D, Crohns disease, celiac disease, and other inflammatory bowel conditions that affect your body in absorbing nutrients, Calcium supplements, magnesium, iron, and zinc multivitamins, Cancer medicines such as bevacizumab or thalidomide and if youre undergoing chemotherapy. I could hardly walk with pain all over my body, felt sick, couldnt eat. I guess my mouth has changed after a long time and it has not fitted properly for a while. I ran on a treadmill for twenty minutes and I could push my weight in kilos on the leg press. I have been taking A.A for about 9/10 months. Alendronic Acid prevents the loss of bone that occurs in women after they have been through the menopause and helps to rebuild bone. Went to ER did EKG and blood work. She said for the to call in on monday if there is no improvement. She used to get upset stomach the day & day after taking them. 1 Recommendations | Bisphosphonates for treating osteoporosis Took 1 pill of AA. However, it usually takes 6-12 months of ongoing medication to get its full benefit. So after a bit of Internet research and finding this site, I will no longer be taking either drug. It was all around my upper body. She was given physiowhat a mistake that was.After fighting to get her x rayed, the doctor phoned her and said that I was right and she needed a hip replacement, her hips had crumbled away. My specialist came back to me a month ago to tell me I should take AA from now on so I started taking the weekly pill 4 weeks ago. This study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled 2-year study. If you have osteoporosis, bone fractures commonly occur in your: Below are the most common factors that may put you at risk of developing osteoporosis: Youre also at a much higher risk of developing osteoporosis if you have health conditions like: Osteoporosis wont give you any symptoms, but you should visit your doctor if youre in doubt, especially if youre approaching menopausal age. muscle cramps or spasms, a tingling sensation in your fingers or around your mouth - these can be symptoms of low calcium levels in your blood. I was told by the hospital after my bone scan that my Osteoporosis was not that bad so Ill see what happens after my next scan Im 73 years old and dont want to feel unwell due to the side effects which if you read about them can be very serious. The side effects of this drug are well documented and you can see them at :- My mother is 83 and has been on this drug for over twenty years with only one bone scan. My Mum had taken Alendronic for 10yrs after breaking her hip. hi i broke my wrist last year and because of this I had a bone scan I was told I had osteoporosos in the Spine and hip im 57 and lead a active life ive on vitamin D daily and AA 70 ml weekly I took my one this morning a number of hours after taking this table I have had very bad stomach cramps and I have not left the bathroom and my head is bad. Ive read your article and the comments with deep interest and concern. You could suffer from much weaker bones and severe fractures without proper care. alendronate is for use when you have a high risk of bone fracture due to osteoporosis. 2 weeks later I have joint pain in my elbows like broken glass and have pins and needles in my arms and fingers. Ask the doctor: How safe are pills for crumbly bones? But I Need to get an updated DEXA to see how things have progressed. There has to be a better way. re the first strange vivid dreams has been my nearest experience. No way am I taking another drug, and particularly not this one. Avoid taking it if you have esophageal or throat conditions. Alendronate works similarly to other bisphosphonate drugs like risedronate, ibandronate, zoledronic acid, pamidronate, and etidronate. Now have constant Ive just been prescribed AA but having read all the posts on this site have decided not to start taking it. I have taken 2 in total. September 2020 Diagnosed with PMR & prescribed Prednisolone + ADCAL3D +Alendronic Acid. The bottom of my feet hurt. Below is everything you need to know about alendronic acid, commonly prescribed by doctors to treat bone conditions. Alendronate Side Effects - Drugs.com Very useful thread this thanks everyone. I dont know if this is due to alendronic acid or the letrozole I am taking for breast cancer. Alendronate is used to treat osteoporosis caused by menopause, steroid use, or gonadal failure. But, because you naturally produce vitamin D3, your doctor might not recommend you take supplements unless you have a deficiency. I have been taking alendronic acid and adcal D3 for several months, since starting these drugs I have developed a very dry sore mouth and tongue with much reduced flow of saliva, also I have much reduced sense of taste. Alendronic acid and teeth extraction My mother saw the dentist recently because of gum infection. Ive not been offered another dexascan in four years but if this swelling goes down my GP can decide what he wants to do about treatment, if any. Does anyone know if theres a link between the 2 drugs or if theres a suitable alternative? Bisphosphonates like alendronic acid and risedronic acid have been the subject of research on their effectiveness in treating osteoporosis. As you age, you will notice changes in your body, such as grayed hair, wrinkles, vision problems, and hearing loss. take personal responsibility for themselves. So, what happens now, does my Osteoporosis get progressively worse over time? He arranged for me to have an MRI and EEG tests, but his opinion was that Seroxat was the likely culprit as he had never seen anything like this before. To summarise, my probs appear to be muscular. I wont be taking it as I feel I may be able to find a natural alternative. Bisphosponates are prescribed to help your bones stay as strong as possible. Frequently missing a dose may lessen the drugs potency. Thanks so much & best of luckKatie (New York), I had a fall downstairs nearly 2 years ago and broke my back, Ive been on adcal 3 for years do my doctor put me on alendronic acid, since then my health has been awful, Im 66, it takes me to get out of bed in the morning I can hardly walk at times,my teeth are crumbling asked dentist was it because of the tablets he said no but Im sure it is,Ive up get a root extraction on Thursday as my tooth crumbled and left the root of the tooth,he said he is concerned about me being on the alendronic acid and if he cant get the root out I will be sent to hospital,thats me finished with these tablets they have ruined my life. cant belive my GP gave me these awful tablets . The Royal Osteoporosis Society website is very detailed and useful, with info on exercise you should do more of it which must be weight bearing more so than just walking and promote balance. I also read from what seems like reliable sources that oesophageal cancer rates go up by 40% and also causes atrial fibrillation in significant numbers . We would be very interested in accounts of what happens when people take RxISK reports to doctors. It might surprise some readers to learn that bone is. However now it is back with a vengeance! I am worried about it as it seems to be getting worse. Cut out all rubbish from your diet, anything processed or ultra-processed, with tiny treats to stop it being too depressing! The GP has been renewing this prescription although I now read a patient only needs to take for 2 yrs max! The medicine your doctor has advised you to take, alendronic acid, is one of the bisphosphonates and is given to strengthen fragile bones. Never in my life have I read as many horror stories and am dumbfounded that medication like this is still being prescribed. I have had osteoarthritis for twenty years, and was diagnosed as as having osteopenia 7 years ago. if the side effects persist to contact him again Due to Covid you cannot see a GP I asked for a telephone call but was told it would be at least 2 weeks before I could get an appointment Ive decided not to take my more tablets. I also have arthritis in my thumbs. Stopped now. I have v v mild connective tissue disorder (not rare) also. Ive been prescribed Adcal-D3 tablets (2x twice daily) and Alendronic Acid 1x weekly, even though a blood test showed that my calcium and vitamin D levels were within the normal range.