User Reviews for Actonel oral

Actonel, has terrible side effects!!! I was (still am) very sick from the side effects. The first day, I had chills (shaking), fever 102, vomitting, aches/pain in my joints & back. I thought i had the Flu or Mono!!! My health was so bad, i had to go to the ER 3 times. By, the 3rd time, i had a migraine headache for days, then my speech & thoughts delayed. Then, i kept loosing my balance. The ER doctor thought that i had stroke....now i am still sick, my finger, throat, nose & ears are numb. I have an appt w/ doctor (Neurologist), to make sure that this condition isn't permanent. Please don't take this drug, before doing your research!!!!!!!!! BEWARE!!!! Read More Read Less

My endocrinologist prescribed actonel 150 mg to go along with atenolol 50 mg to treat hypertension. I was leaving his appointment when he decided to have the assistant re-take my blood pressure and that's when he discovered that my bp shot way up (in just a few minutes' time) and is the reason why he changed my diagnosis from simply high bp to hypertension. Okay so he prescribed this actonel and after 4 mos. of taking it (once/mo)I can report that the day I take the pill I begin to feel lousy - tightening of the chest, headache, some neck pain and nausea. I actually did not associate this with the pill until I researched online for side effects of actonel. You can deduce what you want, but I wanted to share this info with others in case it helps b/c "chest pain" is not listed with the other typical side effects. I feel it is related to actonel because I did not have these symptoms prior to taking actonel. I wish you well! <>< Read More Read Less

Experienced High blood pressure for first time ever, am now taking meds for BP, have had several broken bones since taking , had inflammation of iris and kidney stones. Was diagnosed with lymphoma last year. Would not ever take this drug again.

I have not had any side effects and have been taking Actonel for nearly 5 years. My last bone scan showed an improvement.

Actonel Is wonderful ! Would use it my whole life! Don't let anyone tell you there is a generic drug for it ! That is a lie! This is NOT the same as fosimax, which I would not recommend for anyone! You cannot stay on fosimax, it will cause bone breakage later, however both my parents have been on Antonella for years and there bones are strong like a teenagers! I would like the Actonel co to develop a liquid Actonel for people with swallow problems that could only drink thickened water, so maybe they could drink only 2 -4 oz of water, it is hard to get those people to drink water, yet their bones hurt without Actonel,they have nothing to take. Thanks Actonelfor such an awesome product, but plz help with finding a liquid for it that works just as well ! Read More Read Less

Was just at my Doctor's. I was taking this medication for about 7 or 8 years and it didn't make my bones any better in my last Bone Density Test. My Doctor suggested "Provia" but after reading the dangerous side effects I choose not to take it.

Have taken once monthly Actonyl for 4 years,3 weeks ago fractured my left femur while standing. Have complained of bone pain in femur for past year to my family physician and an orthopedic surgeon and neither picked up on this symptom. 59 years old, now have a rod in left femur and am wondering how long it stays in system because worried about the same thing happening to right femur. Will NOT take it any longer.

Terrible experience--took actonel for 12 months and developed severe chest pain--not reflux--an inflamation developed in chest. I no longer take the drug. Searching for a new treatment my doctor has recommended Prolia. but I am not in any hurry to submit to this treatment. Suggestions anyone?

I have only been taking it for 2 months and about to take my third dose, but I am having some itching in my face, neck and body areas, heart pelpatations and light headedness. I went to the ER and was sent home, realy with no real reason.

Took monthly 150 mg dose of Actenol for 2 months. Nausea, flu like symptoms, strange back pain and stiffness in lower back. Discontinue drug due to bad side effects.

Male now 80, zero testosterone from(orchiectomy),prostate cancer 1999,35mg weekly oral Actonel gave good bone regrowth to normal, also use testogel. dentist cautious re (unlikely) jaw necrosis, extraction out till off actonel. also have L1 L2 trauma fractures (fall ladder).Overall happy with Aconel + testogel. reasonably active and fit for age 80+.

Started this about 4 - 5 years ago for osteopenia. I don't think I have had any side effects but my density has not increased either. I have low level pain in my left hip occassionaly, knee is sore to walk on and just 10 days ago I dislocated my thumb and there was no injury or trauma to cause it. Just kind of popped out. Am concerned that the longterm use of Actonel may not be effective. Sure would like to know if it is possible for the Actonel to be the cause of this injury. And should I continue to take this medicine? Read More Read Less

Was diagnose with osteoporosis at age 48 after 3 fractures (snow boarding and motorcycle riding) Did not want medication but Dr. convinced me needed actonel. Am now going on 10th year - she tells me I have to change meds next year but have been super pleased with actonel. Some of my numbers are no longer osteoporosis and I am now 59. I continue to ski, ride motorcycle, surf, etc. and have not broken another bone. I take pill in bed early on Saturday then sit up with pillows and go back to sleep for an hour. Once in awhile have headache on pill day but other wise no side effects. I am tall and thin and have a sensitive stomach. Never stomach issues. I think this is great stuff!Read More Read Less

Took this drug because I have been on prednisone for over 3 years, and had very small bone mass lose according to bone density test I took. I took the monthly dose of this drug 6 days ago, and Im still having diarrhea, and every muscle in my body aches, I feel like I have the flu. I just dont feel like myself. Very sluggish, and tired and achey, even hurts to take a deep breath. I will never take this poison again. I will take the calcium and vitamin d liquid instead. I do NOT recommend this drug.Read More Read Less

I took this drug for 8 years and my last bone density they could see through my spine so it didn't do me any good. I read through other reports you shouldn't take this drug over 5 yrs anyway.

i was on actonel for 6 months,every month i was sick with full-blown flu and it says only flu-like symptoms, out of work 5 days each month. this drug is awful, my very first dose my legs and hips were so sore i needed help with walking. the side-effects on this drug are not worth waiting for the small percentage of improvement you'll see. this drug need not be prescribed to anyone.

I have been taking Actonel once a week for 8 years and had a BONE DENTSITY done in Nov. 2011 and it came back that i have OSTEOPINEA, when i got the report from the doctor he said it was about the same as the last one i had 8 years ago, but then he said taking the ACTONEL was not doing anything for me if i was not taking calcium along with it,I CAN'T TAKE CALCIUM of any kind i have tried all different kinds and it all tears the stomach out of me, i don't drink a lot of milk but i do drink some( in tea and cereal)i take 1000 mg. of vitamin D a day so what is the good to take this ACTONEL if it is not doing any good. Hope someone else will have an opinion on this. Read More Read Less

I took Acotonel for 2.5 years. My bone density has increased but not significantly and I started to develop Acute Uveitis and stiffening of the joints. At times I was in so much pain that I was hospitalised. Since I came off the medication 1 year ago I have had decreasing joint pain and am now virtually pain free. However I have been left with recurrent Uveitis of the eye and have attacks every couple of months. I am told that this may decrease in time but nobody is sure. The Uveitis controls my life, makes it difficult to work and confines me to the darkness during the attacks. I am 29 and sometimes wonder how much longer I will have to suffer for. If I had been made fully aware of the risks in taking this drug I would have run my risks with the Osteoporosis. Recurrent Uveitis is far worse. Read More Read Less

initially bone rebuilding then no more.easy to take and no side effects so far. is there a time limit to taking this drug?

After my first Dexascan several years ago, my doctor recommended Actonel weekly. My mom had osteoporosis and the doctor said I have osteopenia. I began with weekly Actonel, had no problems and ultimately went to the monthly dosage. Last year, I cracked a tooth and ended up needing an implant complete with bone graft. My dentist gave me the shock of my life when he told me about the effect taking any biophosphonate drug could have on the healing - or lack of healing- in my jaw. I had not, at that point, taken a dose for a few months. I talked to my doctor who assured me that necrosis of the jaw was very rare among oral biosphosphonate patients. The doctor took me off of Actonel for a year but noted we might see some worsening of the bone scan this year. I had no problem with the dental implant but am in need of more dental procedures in the near future. My dentist is strongly discouraging me from taking any more biosphosphonage medication saying that after 5 years on the medications there isn't much it will do to lessen bone loss. There is a very long half life to these drugs meaning they stay in the body for years after discontinuing them. I have gone to calcium super foods and supplements now and don't think I want to try bone loss meds again. Ask your doctor about jaw necrosis and think about what dental procedures you may need in the near future. I know someone who had necrosis of the jaw and it is horrific. There are other ways to avoid bone loss - find out what works best for you.Read More Read Less