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Did the side effects from Fosamax finally clear up, such as the diarrhea? I was prescribed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122846/

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

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 13, 2024

I had a slight improvement in a hip but didn't have any areas that declined. After...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/141635/

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

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 12, 2018

I am on my second round of Fosamax and have been fortunate not to have experienced...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1421670/

Discussion: Has anyone taken Atelvia Delayed Release and what is your opinion?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Oct 23, 2025

I was diagnosed about 10 years ago with osteoporosis and I was prescribed Fosamax. I stopped...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/127469/

Discussion: Osteoporosis meds: How do they work?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Oct 10, 2019

@debib My doctor doesn't use Prolia due to rebound. You might want to get a copy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1181530/

Discussion: How many of you improved your osteoporosis without drug intervention?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Nov 28, 2024

I don’t know where I read it but I called my pharmacist today and asked him...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863619/

Discussion: What to eat and drink when taking Fosamax

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 20, 2023

@michaellavacot, why would going on fosamax be the best choice after Evenity? Does it work as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1343306/

Discussion: Evenity

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jul 7, 2025

I think I'm in the same boat. How many mg are you taking? I'm assuming Alendronate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338279/

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

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

@bethieb Yes, medical care for this disease is poor. I was diagnosed by my GYN doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1489282/

Discussion: Reclast and "drug holiday"

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jan 23 8:53am

ppat4pr, congratulations, you've reached 84 without osteoporosis. I would side with the very reilable doctor. Any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1053718/

Discussion: What to do!

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

I finally got a chance to quickly go thru my massive binder of medical records....Sept 1998...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/90383/

Discussion: Treating Osteoporosis: What works for you?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 7, 2016

Fosamax has a lot of side affects.... Not sure I want to try it after this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958794/

Discussion: I started Forteo 3 mths ago and have bad side affects

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Nov 4, 2023

Thanks for the insights so far. Seems like Fosamax/Alendronate is the initial choice of most doctors...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1282731/

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

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Apr 15, 2025

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1275756/

Discussion: Tymlos side effects I've encountered

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Apr 6, 2025

It depends on what drug he was talking about. It is absolutely untrue for anabolics. Maybe...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1376029/

Discussion: I am afraid of trying Tymlos and other drugs due to side effects

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 21, 2025

How many years were you on Fosamax before you took Actonal? I a so sorry for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1251069/

Discussion: Anyone had ONJ while on a bisphosphonate?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Mar 5, 2025

@jomck many of us do Reclast (or Fosamax) after an anabolic. Prolia may help but when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089290/

Discussion: What happens after Tymlos?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jun 18, 2024

Do other "bone meds" also not allow DEAD BONE to exit the body? I am on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/222172/

Discussion: How did you manage the pain side effects of Prolia?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Mar 12, 2020

Sorry to say @karel but Keith McCormick, in his bookd "Great Bones," says he does not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085690/

Discussion: Osteoporosis Drugs - Managing joint pain side effects

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jun 12, 2024

I was on Fosamax for 5+ years. I had increased T-scores after 2 years but at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338711/

Discussion: alendronate and no progress

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

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