Fosamax/Aldendronate/Bisphosphonate effects - rash, itching and hives

Posted by vhaskell @vhaskell, 2 days ago

My first DEXA at 50 showed osteoporosis. Was advised to take Vitamin D3 and K. I began HRT. A few years later, I broke my wrist mountain biking and it was a slow, minor fall with major breaking.

Once I healed, I started Risendronate. Had severe bone pain (woke me up once) a few times. Then a few days after my second dose (1x/month), I began having a rash, hives and incredible itching. My doctor had me start taking Zyrtec during the day and Benadryl at night. Switched to alendronate sodium with a 1x/week dose. Still having multiple outbreaks daily with rashes, hives and itching.

Has this happened to anyone else? How did you deal with it? Is there another course of medication that works for you without these side effects?

Thanks in advance for your responses

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gravity3 | @gravity3 | 2 days ago

Has your doc discussed anabolics like tymlos, forteo or another called evenity?

daisy17 | @daisy17 | 2 days ago

In reply to @gravity3 "Has your doc discussed anabolics like tymlos, forteo or another called evenity?" + (show)

@gravity3 All of those drugs require a bisphosphonate after stopping them. So, if this person is having an allergic reaction to Risendronate or alendronate, which are both bisphosphonates, they are probably not a good idea.