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Fosamax
I read that yes take fosamax on an empty stomach with 1-2 glasses of water , but I also read not to have any calcium...
Last active: Apr 11 8:49am
Fosamax or Exercise?
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Last active: May 2 7:43am
Fosamax and depression
I started Fosamax 3 months ago. Around the 2 month mark my depression and anxiety flared. Has anyone experienced this taking Fosamax? Thanks; Lori
Last active: Dec 5, 2023
Fosamax Feedback
Age 57, Last DEXA Oct 2023: Lumbar T-Score -2.7, Hip T-Score -1.7, Femoral Neck T-Score -1.8 My FRAX score adjusted for my Lumbar TScore Major...
Last active: Aug 5 9:06am
Fosamax and tooth extraction
My dentist is suggesting I need to have a tooth extracted. I have been on Fosamax for almost three years. Because of the product warning...
Last active: Sep 18, 2023
Continue Fosamax at 97?
My mom has been taking Fosamax like clockwork every Thursday morning for years, definitely more than 5. She took it several years back as well...
Last active: Jun 20 9:33am
Osteopenia, Femur breaks and Fosamax user
I have osteopenia but suffered a right femur break, with IM Nailing in September 2018 ....51 weeks later, in late August 2018, I had to...
Last active: Jun 8, 2022
Has anyone been helped by Fosamax?
I am newly diagnosed with osteoporosis and my provider is recommending Fosamax. I am 67, and have good lifestyle habits. Recently I started weight lifting...
Last active: Nov 28, 2023
Question re: Fosamax & Evenity Injections
My husband has been on high doses of Prednisone for PMR and GCA (giant cell arteritis) for a year. It's taken a toll on his...
Last active: May 20 9:18am
Fosamax side effects: Anyone had a racing heart rate?
My grandson was given Fosamax when he was 16 years old because of a broken bone and he took it for 4 years. He started...
Last active: Aug 8 8:21am
How has taking Fosamax or its generic equivalent affected you?
I have been advised to take Alendronate the generic equivalent of Fosamax but am very hesitant to do so because it could cause problems before...
Last active: Jun 30 2:56am
bone pain with fosomax
Endocrinologist put me on fosamax in May; by August was having some bone pain (feet mainly; hard to walk). Said he did not hear of...
Last active: Sep 27 12:10pm
Reclast or Prolia-side effect concern
63 y.o. Female. Discontinued Fosamax after 9 months due to sudden onset of severe acid reflux. Symptoms alleviated after several months post Fosamax. Working with...
Last active: Jul 28 4:03pm
Prolia Use Followed by Bisphosphonate
Has anyone used Prolia for extended period e.g., 4+ years and immediately followed by a bisphosphonate e.g., Fosamax? How long were you on follow on...
Last active: Mar 5, 2023
Protocol after Tymlos
I am supposed to start Tymlos in June. I know that after the two years I will need to take something like Fosamax to lock...
Last active: May 25 9:43am
Medication efforts:
I tried fosamax - I can’t do that my stomach hurt every time. I now have to choose between Boniva or Actonel . Boniva is...
Last active: Jun 25, 2023
Prescribed Tymlos after Evenity
I completed a one year course of Evenity in September 2023. I switched endocrinologists afterwards, and he prescribed Fosamax after a brief discussion. I contacted...
Last active: 1 hour ago
Is it normal for the doctor to give Tymloswith you have -3 in the s
Is it normal to be given TYmlos When you have -3 spine and -3.3 I femur neckthought first they give you fosamax
Last active: Jul 15 6:14am
Side effects of bisphosphonates
Before Fosamax hit the market my rheumatologist had me on Didronel, a bisphosphonate for Paget's disease, for my osteoporosis. Then, I took Fosamax for years...
Last active: Aug 28, 2017