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Risedronate and insomnia
My doctor started me on Risedronate sodium 35 mgs every other week 2 months ago. I was on Forteo for 2 years. Since starting the Risedronate I have trouble sleeping. I started taking melatonin which helped at first but no longer. Has anyone else had this problem?
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Yes, I developed insomnia, and I am taking 150 mg, one tablet in 1 month. My doctor ignored this issue and stated that I must continue this medication for about 3 years. I don't know what to do.
@nataasat @gbooth54 Do you have any more information on why your doctors used Risedronate (brand name Actonel) compared to other possible bisphosphonates?
The below paper would make me want alendronate (brand Fosamax) over Risedronate. I have acid reflux/GERD, but had no problem with alendronate for 18 months by simply following the directions. And the paper below says they found no problems that way.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18324951/
EXCERPT: "Conclusions: Alendronate 70 mg OW yielded significantly greater BMD gains and larger decreases in bone turnover marker levels than risedronate 35 mg OW over 24 months, with no difference in UGI [gastrointestinal] tolerability. "
@kfhoz my doctors put me on Risedronate because I already took Fosamax a few years ago. I developed an L1 compression fracture so they said I failed Fosamax.
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@gbooth54 Apparently, Risedronate is newer, and doctors think it is better.
@nataasat Many of us have found that we have to advocate for ourselves in this complicated area of osteoporosis treatment. My doctors have welcomed informed questions and engaged discussion about my care.
You said "I don't know what to do." In your position I would study the medical research and take some research papers to my doctor and ask more questions. Why does he prefer risedronate when research suggests that alendronate is more effective and you already know that you tolerate it? There may be an excellent reason for that.
Alendronate (Fosamax) was approved by the FDA in 1995. Risedronate (Actonel) was approved by the FDA in 2000. So I do not think that being newer at 26 years vs 31 years is going to affect many doctors. But the studies comparing these drugs are newer, so maybe your doctor just needs to see the latest research?