Actonel Questions and Answers

Can actonel do urine to be strong smelling?i don'tI was diagnosed with oseoporosis at age 52 having
know about the actonel causing it. but if you don'tbeen on the drug for 3yrs the muscles contained by
drink enough water it can basis your urine to have amy arms and hands seem to be wasting away, my
strong smell from dehydrate Possible side effects: #fingers are splaying out too. Does anyone else have
Back pain -- in up to 26.1 percent of people # Jointthis problem with Actonel or anything closely related
discomfort -- up to 23.7 percent # Abdominal painto my problem. I would really appreciate any
(stomach pain)...information on...
Anyone know of side effects from actonel..haveAre in that any side effects to stop taking Actonel?
anyone develop a jowl problem (can't embark on andMy mom recently went off it, and has be having
shut mouth )?stomach problems. We wondered if this might be
My jaw keeps "clicking" and locking. I can't eat orrelated, or if there are other things to look out for.
chew very capably. - Please contact your doctorThe better question is why did she stop the actonel?
tomorrow and tell him about this. Some of theThe main reason for stopping Actonel is because of
unlikely side effects of Actonel are: an increase ingastrointestinal intolerance. If...
bone/joint/muscle pain, mouth pain, vision...Stay on Actonel for bone loss?
If i lift eltroxin at 8 am on an deserted stomach,can iI was prescribed Actonel about 3 years ago for bone
steal actonel two hours next on not in use stomach?loss. I have not taken it for about 4 months
- I don't know what those two drugs you mentionedimmediately. Once a person starts to have
are, but you should always ask a doctor, or at theosteoparosis and prescribed a medication like
very least a pharmacist, before combining medicationActonel...do you have to hold it the rest of your life?
and how they're supposed to be taken. Anyone who- it's likely that you should. your doctor should be
takes that kind of advice...following your...
My mom take actonel 35 mg 1 time a week. The drWhat is the difference between Actonel and
told her to purloin fosomax 70mg 1? Does it issue?Fossamax?
The dr gave her fosomax because my momsI have osteopenia and had to go off the Actonel
insurance wont cover actonel anymore. Doesbecause of diarreha and severe heart burn. Is
changing from actonel 35mg to fosamax 70mg causeFossamax any different from Actonel surrounded by
bad side effects. Should she take-home pay thethis regard? Also does taking calcium make the stool
extra and stay opn actonel. Thanks a lot for..."loose"? - I cannot tell you from experience. But I can
Are in that any side effects to stop taking Actonel?tell you that I hold had a...
My mom recently went off it, and has be havingWhat just about intravenous Boniva for bone loss?
stomach problems. We wondered if this might beI was given a Dexa Scan and have osteoporosis. Can
related, or if there are other things to look out for.no longer take Actonel as it bothers my stomach. I.V.
The better question is why did she stop the actonel?Boniva has finally be approved by my insurance co.
The main reason for stopping Actonel is because ofDo you think this is a safe way to go? -
gastrointestinal intolerance. If...Actonel poisoning?
Can one of the side effects of actonel affect theI'm interested in hearing from anyone who's used
liver?Actonel for osteoporosis. I took it as prescribed (one
- I generally trust Johns Hopkins. Seems there maypill, two consecutive days). By the end of day two, I
be a few cases but overall safe for the liver. Goodbe ill with virtually every stated side-effect of the
Luck Source(s):medication: flu-like symptoms, all-over body pain,
How nippy actonel can lower my cholesterol leels?difficulty breathing and swallowing. I was inept to
- Are you thinking of Actos? It is a prescriptionkeep anything down for four days. In addition...
medicine that helps lower blood sugar levels in cultureCan Actenol and or Fosamax be taken by men?
with Type 2 diabetes. Actonel is a drug for- Yes. According to the FDA-approved labeling for
Osteoporosis and has no effect on cholesterol. BeFosamax (alendronate sodium), it can be prescribed
careful of the side effects of presciption drugs. Havefor men in the following cases: -- Treatment to
you read the warnings? I wouldn't use this...increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis --
Can you give somebody a lift actonel befor cataractTreatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis --
surgery ?Treatment of Paget?? disease of bone Also, the
Whenever you are having cataract surgery (andFDA-approved labeling for Actonel (risedronate
many other types) always check with your MD doingsodium) lists...
the operation as to whether you should be takingAnyone here ever enjoy a side effect to Boniva?
any of your meds. Most times you will be NPO orI 'm not on Boniva but I was on Actonel &
zilch by mouth, which also means medications afterhaven't had any problems of any kind. If you're on
the midnight before the operation.In some cases the...Boniva & experiencing side effects, then see
Does anyone win fruitless stomach affliction fromyour doctor. If you're almost to go on Boniva, try
actonel?not to worry about side effects, unless you
I've been on actonel for 6 weeks and have beenexperience them. My doctor took me off Actonel
getting frequent stomach pain during this time. Haswhen he...
anyone else have stomach pain on actonel and doesHow nippy actonel can lower my cholesterol leels?
it eventually go away? - Haven't taken it, but I- Are you thinking of Actos? It is a prescription
distinctly remember the ad saying you have to bemedicine that helps lower blood sugar levels in culture
able to 'sit or stand for at least 30...with Type 2 diabetes. Actonel is a drug for
Has anyone out within gotten hives from takingOsteoporosis and has no effect on cholesterol. Be
Actonel?careful of the side effects of presciption drugs. Have
Mine developed 2 years after starting Actonel so I'myou read the warnings? I wouldn't use this...
not sure that is the cause, It's taking months to getCan you get hold of a tooth pulled when you are
rid of them maybe because the Actonel staystaking Actonel?
surrounded by the body for a long time. I had the- The concern with Actonel is possible osteonecrosis
same thing happen three years after taking Fosamax.of the jaw. Please read this link and discuss this
- Anyone can develop sensitivity to...thoroughly with your dental professional... Hope that
Anyone know of side effects from actonel..havehelp! JAMRDH -a dental hygienist I THINK SO ASK
anyone develop a jowl problem (can't embark on andYOUR DR FIRST
shut mouth )?My mom is on Actonel and she have a really
My jaw keeps "clicking" and locking. I can't eat orimpossible confusion.?
chew very capably. - Please contact your doctorShe took this medicine for the first time this morning.
tomorrow and tell him about this. Some of theIs this a serious side effect? Do I need to take her
unlikely side effects of Actonel are: an increase into urgent care, because she hasn't agree to me take
bone/joint/muscle pain, mouth pain, vision...her so far? She also says she has heartburn. I greatly
Is at hand a drug for osteoporosis - within theappreciate any help. - Call...
category of Fosamax - to be exact genericThe drug Actonel?
currently?My doctor told me I needed to take Actonel for my
- No. They are all brand. They include Fosamax,bones, but I am not a senior yet, and I am
Fosamax D, Actonel, and Boniva. As for otherconcerned about side effects, long term use, and the
medication for osteoporosis, there are Evista, Forteo,actual benefits. - Read adjectives about Actonel at
Myacalcin, all of which are also branded.the site below.. Source(s):
Looking foir someone who have used the boniva ivAnyone taking Actonel?
flush?I am only 39 and have been on medication for
I have to start the boniva iv flush tomorrow andOsteopenia for 3 yeas. The first two years and a
would like to know if any one else has used it beforehalf years I be taking Boniva and there was no
and how it is working. It is used for ostereoperosis -improvement in my bone density.I started taking
Don't use that stuff!!! That is a unknown drug out andActonel and after a few months I started attitude a
the counterparts of Fosamax and Actonel, especiallylot of chest pressure, shortness of breath, fatigue,
the IV's...joint pain and difficulty swallowing. I went...
My doctor reccomends I purloin Actonel for myBasically, what is the difference between Actonel and
precipitate osteoporosis. Is it any polite? Will it reallyfosamax?
assist me?I had been on Actonel for five years, when the
- Actonel is one of the first meds used forgeneric "alendronate came out, I asked to change to
osteoporosis (other than Calcium); it has proven itselfit. Should I enjoy? - Not a lot of difference...both are
very well. Now for the specifics. Is your Bonebisphosphonates and are used to fight osteoporosis. I
Density score -2.0 to -2.5? If smaller amount than -2.0would follow the dictates of your MD as he/she
(in number but more in...should be familiar with your...
Osteoporosis & Actonel Medication problemsHave you or your friend taken Actonel once a
next to this drug?month?