I have been on the generic version of Fosamax for 1 year. I have not really had any side effects, but I'm a bit concerned that I could have long-term effects. It was shortly after I was diagnosed with osteoporosis. I was only 63. Shouldn't there be something else to try before being prescribed a med? I'm not sure that these specialty Doctor's want to help ...I worry that it's easier to just give you a drug. Also, my frax score is 9.28% for 10 years. Is that bad? The doctor didn't say I had any physical limitations and encouraged tennis! I thought that was a bit aggressive. The only thing she recommended as a preventative measure was to put slip guards under our rugs. Also, I'm doing my own reading to help prevent compression fractures...like working on my posture and safe exercises. Any thoughts?