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Hi @alexxa. I moved your discussion and combined it with an existing discussion titled" Would like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/945932/

Discussion: Would like to know people's experience using Fosamax

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Oct 11, 2023

Here's a tip for taking Fosamax. If you wait 2 hours before eating breakfast, you can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341235/

Discussion: alendronate and no progress

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jul 4, 2025

Thank you for replying @windyshores. I’m so sorry about your GERD issues with Fosamax. I just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016527/

Discussion: Evenity and heart

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Feb 15, 2024

I’ve had my 1st infusion in January 2025 without any noticeable side effects ( fever, pain,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1487121/

Discussion: Reclast - Please share your positive experiences

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jan 20 8:47am

I also had jaw pain after the third fosamax, which is why I stopped it.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073357/

Discussion: Questions about Reclast for osteoporosis.

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 23, 2024

Thank you! I am starting Fosamax and calcitriol in March. This information really helps me!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237230/

Discussion: Cacitriol and Fosamax

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Feb 15, 2025

@amillisp you are fortunate to have a good doctor. It is known to be better to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105081/

Discussion: Is it normal for the doctor to give Tymloswith you have -3 in the s

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jul 13, 2024

Re: GERD- I developed severe acid reflux after month 9 of being on Fosamax. It took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348088/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed, requesting feedback on meds

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jul 14, 2025

I started on Fosamax in 2021 and will complete the course in 2026. My osteoporosis occurred...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073359/

Discussion: Fosamax Feedback

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 23, 2024

@ggopher, welcome to the group and thanks for laying out your concerns in clear detail. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/90348/

Discussion: Treating Osteoporosis: What works for you?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jun 28, 2016

I took a holiday from fosamax after two years. I had rashes and welts all over...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067744/

Discussion: Fosamax Feedback

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 14, 2024

@janflute All bisphosphonates have similar physiochemical properties, but their antiresorptive activities differ substantially. For example Reclast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061219/

Discussion: Reclast after Forteo?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 3, 2024

Just curious, Chris, how long do you expect to be on Fosamax weekly pill? Thank you!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/774055/

Discussion: Anyone taken Evenity (romosozumab) for Osteoporosis?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Nov 16, 2022

@njx58 Good to know. Thank you. But I still wonder why the price of Fosamax is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1437554/

Discussion: Drug prices up/Fosamax

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Nov 13, 2025

Thanks so much for the information. I think I'm going to give Fosamax a try. God...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/142010/

Discussion: Prolia treatment for osteoporosis: What is your experience?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 18, 2019

I would have started with Tymlos or Forteo, not Fosamax. That is the more effective approach...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1282340/

Discussion: I am new to Fosamax and looking for Eperiences & Comments

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Apr 15, 2025

@candy109 you mentioned that your primary doc doesn't use Reclast. What do they prescribe? Fosamax (alendronate)?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1194197/

Discussion: Reclast Infusions: Side-effects & Recovery time

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Dec 20, 2024

@nycmusic Alendronate aka Fosamax also has a long halt-life in your body. But you may have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1520910/

Discussion: Does taking Fosamax with no side effects portend same with Reclast?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Mar 6 10:45am

Fosamax won't help you grow new bone. It will only slow down the progression of bone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1509950/

Discussion: Choosing between Fosomax and Prolia

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Feb 19 5:42pm

@joshedwards Fosamax is not a bone builder so I’m confused why a doctor would say that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1430104/

Discussion: Afraid it the treatment meds for osteoporosis

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Nov 3, 2025

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