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  1. Recurring, acute, left upper leg pain 12th February 2007
    ... medications can cause tendonitis. In my case I believe Actonel was the cause (I have tendonitis in feet, knees, groin...

  2. Feet and hands are hurting really bad. 14th July 2006
    ... for proper diagnosis. Are you taking Fosmax or Actonel ? If so, this could be the cause. The biophosnates...

  3. Always sick and dont know why 22nd January 2006
    ... Are you taking Actonel or Fosmax for osteoporosis? If so, your symptoms fits...

  4. Can Anyone Help Me? 18th January 2006
    ... Toprol 25 mg. l0:30 P.M. Ambien l0 mg. l0:30 P.M. Actonel 35 mg. once a week Tramadol HCL - Acetaminophen PAR...
    ... Actonel may very well be her problem. Actonel will damage the esophagus and many other things. I ... had horrible side effects, so bad, I call them Actonel poisoning. I am still battling after 6 months. She ... may have reached her tolerance for Actonel . The medical reference book doctors use has a long...
    ... well, i dont know much about actonel but that does sond like a very good answer, and i...

  5. Fosamax-Breast Cancer-Side Effects 22nd October 2005
    ... muscles and bones can hurt after taking Fosmax or Actonel . I took Actonel once a week for 6 weeks and had horrible ... long and seems to be o.k. now. Did not realize Actonel would or could cause so much pain that felt like bone...

  6. Waking up in the middle of the night choking 19th May 2005
    ... the same feeling but do have acid reflux caused by Actonel I took for bones. You should see doctor to rule...

General Health board
  1. What causes rotator cuff pain? 16th September 2006
    ... inflammation. A little about my history, took Actonel for osteopenia little over a year ago and 3 days after ... sitting bone to cause fasciitis, it had to be the Actonel . Doctors reluctantly agree with me that Actonel was ... the cause of Plantar Fasciitis. Taking actonel definitely took me from being physically active to ... lower back, upper back, arms, hands, fingers/thumbs. Actonel stays in the body 10-20 years and I sure hope it does ... problems. I will most likely go to my grave believing Actonel is at the root of my inflammation problems. Doctors ... being sued. Patients would have a hard time proving Actonel caused the inflammation without doctors agreeing Actonel...

  2. Thigh Pain 29th July 2005
    ... Have you tried meds to help circulation? Do you take Actonel or Fosmax for osteoporosis? Do your legs feel achy...

  3. Stomach problem 15th May 2005
    ... Are you by chance taking Fosamax or Actonel for osteoporosis?...

  4. HIDA Scan (gallbladder) - Side Effects 21st September 2004
    ... effects from the Hida Scan. Have you by chance taken Actonel for bone loss?...

  5. Left Rib Cage Pain - any ideas? 16th August 2004
    ... it before it has gotten too bad, and am now taking actonel and calcium supplements to hopefully strengthen the...

  6. Pain under lower left rib cage. 3rd July 2004
    ... bone density test a couple years ago and had tried Actonel and fosamax. They caused so much reflux and were causing...

Acid Reflux board
  1. Constant throat clearing 26th June 2008
    ... with osteopororis about 3 months ago, and I am taking Actonel weekly. Could this be the cause of my problem? ...

  2. Does anyone take Prevacid 15th February 2007
    ... addicted to them. I was put on Prevacid after taking Actonel for osteoporosis that caused big time problems with...

  3. Burning Mouth & Throat! 4th February 2007
    ... Paxil & Elivil for Fibromyalgia for several yrs. also, Actonel for several yrs. So I don't think that is it. ...

  4. Can anyone take Vitamins? 13th January 2007
    ... them what kind agree with you? I quit taking my Actonel because it was upseting my stomach. Thanks, Deb...
    ... Emer gen C and it doesn't bother me. I stopped my actonel for a month and my acid reflux didn't get any better ... so I went back on it, are you sure actonel is a problem? If you have osteoporosis like me and ... actonel is bothering you, then another one may work like fosomax...
    ... your answers. I guess I will just keep trying. The Actonel is for my bones & I heard recently that Bisphosphonates ... my last Bone Density is worse from the last time. Actonel also gives me more Acid, even with the Prevacid. ...

  5. Bragg Organic apple cider Vinegar? 10th January 2007
    ... Fibromyalgia, allergies too. Also have stopped taking Actonel because it makes me ache so bad. Deb:)...

  6. Nexium, Prevacid and othes may increase hip fracture... 27th December 2006
    ... concerned since I have been on Prevacid for 1 1/2 years. Actonel for osteoponeia was literally poison to my body and ... I dare not touch another med for osteoporosis. Actonel is the cause as to why I am on Prevacid. Please...
    ... blockers before PPIs were invented) and like you, taking Actonel just made me double up again on the prevacid, and...

  7. Osteoporosis and LPRD 29th July 2006
    ... Hi, I took Actonel for about 6 months or so, and I think it definately ... with the hormones, and wish I never started with the Actonel (she told me it was the safest of the bone drugs with...

  8. Does reflux happen out of nowhere and without prior digestion problems?? 25th March 2006
    ... off and on for the past few years, but, after taking Actonel for my bones, the Actonel damaged my esophagus and...
    ... nothing other than Acid Reflux deluxe after taking Actonel . Actonel and other meds can cause a relaxing of the...
    ... nothing other than Acid Reflux deluxe after taking Actonel . Actonel and other meds can cause a relaxing of the...

  9. Anyone have this combination of symptoms? 29th October 2005
    ... Are you on any medications like Actonel or Fosomax?...

  10. gerd and osteoporosis medicine 17th March 2005
    ... Hi, I've been on Actonel for osteoporosis for about 6 months. I take it every ... the problem. I know that I have to get off of the Actonel but I don't know what else I can do to help this problem...
    ... I didn't take Actonel but Fosamax gave me a fit with my GERD. After a month...

Acne board
  1. Accutane users poll 2nd April 2003
    ... had a bone scan for the first time and am now taking Actonel to prevent further bone loss. The future will tell...

Addison's Disease board
  1. thyroid adrenal? 10th February 2006
    ... out there to be sure and get lots of calcium, take actonel or fosamax if they put you on it and be sure to follow...
    ... cause osteo? Ghee, that sounds fun. My wife is on Actonel . Judging by her reaction, I'd be in trouble taking...

  2. Now what? 20th January 2005
    ... developed steriod induced osteoporosis. They put me on actonel , which is supposed to help. Funny thing though, when...

Aging Issues board
  1. What gives a person's age away? 6th May 2005
    ... cortisone induced osteoporosis. Now, I'm on a drug called Actonel for strengthening and improving my bone density. ...

  2. need desperate advise please 30th December 2003
    ... prescription drugs that I know of are fosamax and actonel . You also need to take calcium supplements with them...
    ... be called osteoporosis then Dr usually prescribes Actonel in hopes of stopping the loss so you do not actually ... prescribe Fosamax and hope to stop the loss. With either Actonel or Fosamax you HAVE to take extra Calcium & vitamen...

Arthritis board
  1. Limbrel Anyone? 16th May 2007
    ... able to stop taking Prevacid (problems due to taking Actonel ) after being on Limbrel a few months. Are you...
    ... from Limbrel. Taape: My stomach was damaged from Actonel and was on Prevacid for 2 years. Since being on Limbrel ... too have a very sensitive stomach even before taking Actonel . The doctor did not mention any tests to do while...
    ... you go cold turkey off of Prevacid after stopping Actonel ? I'm down to one Protonix every other day from 2x...
    ... clarify. I took Prevacid for 2 years after stopping Actonel . I then went cold turkey off Prevacid after taking ... need for Prevacid was there for a long time due to Actonel damaging my esophagus and stomach, however, not sure...

  2. Limbrel 11th October 2006
    ... have Plantar Faciitis in both feet caused by taking Actonel for osteoporosis. Thought I would need to have...

  3. Limbrel 24th September 2006
    ... doctors do not know. Little over a year ago I took Actonel for pre-osteoporosis and it was literally poison to ... my body. I believe Actonel is the base cause of all the inflammation I have now ... my problem arthritis, just call it inflammation. Actonel caused plantar fasciitis in both feet, a sitting bone ... for hypertension, Prevacid for stomach (caused by Actonel ), Synthorid for hypothyroid and calcium, magnesium...

  4. Basal Thumb Joint arthritis or something else? 29th August 2006
    ... have yet to address it as being arthritis. I took Actonel for osteoporosis for 6 weeks and ended up being literally ... do believe my thumb/fingers problem is part of the Actonel problem causing inflammation all over my body....

  5. my mom 27th July 2006
    ... Is your mother taking Fosmax or Actonel for osteoporosis? If so, the arthritis like problem ... problems as your mom. I am personally suffering from Actonel very much in the same manner as your mom with additional...

  6. arms ache 10th May 2006
    ... shoulders are so sore and achey. i have been taking actonel for bone health and i read that one of the side effects...

  7. Remicade vs. Enbrel 19th December 2005
    ... with any of the meds i have been put on except for Actonel . It made my right leg hurt. I had both hips replaced...

  8. Bisphosphonates & Rheumatoid Arthritis 22nd September 2004
    ... Rheumatoid Arthritis Do Not take any Bisphosphonates; Actonel , Fosamax, etc. Taking these drugs can induce Systemic ... about these drugs. I have been severly damaged by Actonel and feel it is my duty to warn others about these ... Karen I have suffered severe damage due to Actonel and I feel it is my duty to inform as many people...
    ... specialists told me I was mistaken. I recently started actonel and developed a hideous rash with blisters on inner ... elbow. I believe it was the actonel . I have taken mtx, arava and many other things with...
    ... Hi Karen and all, If one types in " actonel side effects" in your search engine, one of the side...
    ... My doctor wanted me to take Actonel for ostepenia, but I read on-line that some of the ... wondering if the drug company put pressure on him to push Actonel ). I told him to forget it, that I would just take ... I have osteopenia in the hip only, what would the Actonel do to the rest of my bones that don't need any medication ... company a few months ago (I forgot which one makes Actonel ) and asked the same question and guess what? I never ... received a response! I posted the info regarding Actonel on the osteoporosis boards a few months ago. I know ... any warnings regarding Foxomax and skin cancer, only Actonel ....
    ... ompression fracture T12 about ten weeks ago. Doctor advised actonel and (against my sisters wishes....she is a very bad ... haemorrhage. None of the Doctors involved will blame the actonel , rather a coincidental bleed from diverticula (which...
    ... ompression fracture T12 about ten weeks ago. Doctor advised actonel and (against my sisters wishes....she is a very bad ... haemorrhage. None of the Doctors involved will blame the actonel , rather a coincidental bleed from diverticula (which...
    ... correcting you on this, Ron, but if you're talking about Actonel or Fosamax, it is imperative that you NOT take it...
    ... correcting you on this, Ron, but if you're talking about Actonel or Fosamax, it is imperative that you NOT take it ... you suffer from osteoporosis, you can take Fosamax, Actonel , or Didronel. If these pills upset your stomach or...
    ... you suffer from osteoporosis, you can take Fosamax, Actonel , or Didronel. If these pills upset your stomach or ... Zometa) is another biphosphonate like Fosamax and Actonel . The upside is that one 15-minute infusion lasts for...
    ... Rheumatoid Arthritis Do Not take any Bisphosphonates; Actonel , Fosamax, etc. Taking these drugs can induce Systemic ... about these drugs. I have been severly damaged by Actonel and feel it is my duty to warn others about these ... Karen I have suffered severe damage due to Actonel and I feel it is my duty to inform as many people...
    ... After reading thru I think all posts and seeing about Actonel , Fosomax etc. I begin to wonder. I have had Fibro ... help someone. I am and have been rethinking my taking Actonel ....
    ... and was reading this about: RE: Bisphosphonates; Actonel , Fosamax, etc. I am taking Actonel and was thinking...

  9. am I realli at High Risk Pregnancy w/ methotrexate? 7th August 2004
    ... have RA. I was on 5 meds. -remicade,methotraxate, actonel , prednisone, and folic acid. I'm 1.5-2 months pregnant...

Asthma board
  1. Newbie, Chronic Asthmatic, Addicted to Albuterol 30th November 2005
    ... unhealthily - a loss of appetite side effect from Actonel and Fosamax (I have osteoperosis). Luckily, Advair...

  2. What medications is everyone taking? 29th April 2003
    ... prednisone) I take a whole bunch of supplements and Actonel which hopefully will stop my bones from disintigrating...

Back Problems board
  1. What Dr. will order tests? 26th November 2007
    ... from osteopenia to osteoporosis after 15 months on Actonel . If you don't mind me asking, what kind of back problem...
    ... That's unsettling, to say the least! I started with Actonel , but my insurance company informed me after a few ... Maybe it's time to try something other than the Actonel . It's clearly not solving the problem for you. I...

  2. back xray needed? 18th September 2007
    ... months ago. My T score of my spine was -2.8. I took Actonel a while back for 15 months, and went from osteopenia...

  3. steroid injections and osteoporosis 15th May 2007
    ... whether its a serm (evista), bisphosphonate (fosamax, actonel etc), or pth, plus calcium/D/magnesium and exercise...

  4. Help. What is it like to check in to the hospital + prepare 4th April 2007
    ... actually grows new bone unlike the bisphosphonates ( Actonel , Boniva etc) which only slows bone loss, which is...

  5. Dr. visit update 30th October 2006
    ... least. I wonder if the osteoporosis medications ( Actonel , Fosamax, etc) would help build a strong fusion. ...

  6. back pain with osteoporosis? 11th April 2006
    ... is now Osteoporosis in the spine. ( I have been on Actonel for 15 months!) Last night I even dreamt that I had...
    ... guessing. Did you have Xrays or an MRI? Do you take Actonel ? Thanks for the info!...

  7. What is disk disease and a bulged disk 18th November 2003
    ... even the worsening osteoporosis despite two years on Actonel and one year on Evista. I am quite physically active...
    ... even the worsening osteoporosis despite two years on Actonel and one year on Evista. I am quite physically active...

Bone Disorders board
  1. Hello 5th May 2007
    ... latest problem.................. I was put on actonel for the bone problem and all was good with that. ... happened overnight and I am not sure if it is the Actonel or I suddenly have some arthritis. There are times...
    ... stop and reverse the loss of bone as in osteoporosis. Actonel , Didronel, Fosamax are three that I can think of ...

  2. Boneloss in the mouth and osteoporosis 5th January 2006
    ... worsening each year. I'm supposed to be on Fosamax and/or Actonel , but the side effects turn me into a painful vegetable...

  3. Actonel side effects....how long do they last 12th May 2005
    ... LOSING MY MIND. I TOO HAVE HAD SEVERE REACTION TO ACTONEL . I HAVE BEEN TO EMERGENCY TWICE WITH CHEST PAINS, ... PAGES OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD A BAD EXPERIENCE WITH ACTONEL . IT SHOULD BE BANNED.....
    ... [I too suffer from side effects from taking Actonel , I took my last pill 170 days ago - my feet, ankles ... Marie55;1682850]I am suffering from allergic reaction to Actonel and the side effects. Took Actonel once a week for ... on the stomach also. How long does it take for Actonel to get out of the system and return to normal?...
    ... I am starting to feel better after being off Actonel for 3 months. I took it for 3 months, had a headache...

Bowel Disorders board
  1. Crohn's and Vitamin Deficiency 22nd April 2008
    ... me taking one of the bone-building drugs (Boniva, Actonel , etc.), but doesn't reeally want to do that since...

  2. for FireWoman re: progress report 24th January 2006
    ... to know all of this. I have osteoporosis and take Actonel , and my doctor has me taking Calcium, Vit D, and magnesium...

Cancer: Prostate board
  1. hormone shots prior to radiation 22nd June 2008
    ... with a bisphosphonate drug (like Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel , etc.) plus calcium and vitamin D3 supplementation...

  2. interpret post op psa #'s ? 6th June 2008
    ... two drugs. A bisphosphonate (like Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel , Aredia, Zometa) to protect bone density while on...

  3. Oral vs. IV bisphosphonates and risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw 14th January 2008
    ... administration are Fosamax (oral), Boniva (oral), Actonel (oral), Aredia (IV), and Zometa (IV). While many...
    ... administration are Fosamax (oral), Boniva (oral), Actonel (oral), Aredia (IV), and Zometa (IV). While many...
    ... take the oral medications like Fosamax, Boniva, or Actonel , instead of the IV medications, and the recent study...
    ... take the oral medications like Fosamax, Boniva, or Actonel , instead of the IV medications, and the recent study...

  4. Active Surveillance - a sound option for truly low risk men 5th January 2008
    ... suggests oral bone density medications like Fosamax and Actonel as well. It is also worth mentioning that active...

Caregivers board
  1. help (or lack thereof) when YOU'RE sick 12th November 2006
    ... surgery. Have you by chance been taking Fosmax or Actonel or any other biosophnates for osteoporosis? If so...

Dental Problems board
  1. bone expose after tooth extraction 19th September 2007
    ... are able to do the same. I just take Advil. The Actonel that long ago and for such a short space of time should...

  2. Oral Surgery/Complications from radiation on neck and the drug, Zometa 20th July 2005
    ... I have been taking Actonel for about three months now. I had extensive oral...

Digestive Disorders board
  1. I did it! I just drank the Fleet and I think it'll stay down. 29th August 2004
    ... and 800 mg daily. (Oh, and I do take prescription Actonel for the osteoporosis, too.) Believe me, I wish...
    ... general diet. I know that you have Osteo and take Actonel with some Vit-D, Hypothyroid, and Myasthenia gravis...

  2. Magnesium as a Cure for Reflux 2nd May 2004
    ... really became bad (Oct, 2003), my doctor switched me to Actonel for a pre-osteoporatic condition. He said it was ... had really good bone scans with both the Fos and the Actonel . I haven't noticed any change in the GERD since I ... 've been taking the Actonel , but then, I suppose the damage has already been done...
    ... , I had read that some have the same trouble with Actonel and I was scared of it. I am now 4 mos. into this...

Drug Interactions board
  1. actonel 27th June 2005
    ... I've been on Actonel for about a month. I've noticed my vision has been ... do a whole day at the mall before I started taking Actonel and I had to come home in a couple of hours. Boo Hiss ... ! Actonel stinks....

Epilepsy board
  1. Dilantin and Osteopenia 25th March 2006
    ... doing to research to see if I should take Fosamax or Actonel ? Does anyone else take one of the medications? I...

Eye & Vision board
  1. Blepharitis--Chronic or Curable? 29th June 2005
    ... battling "plantar fasciitis" in both feet due to taking Actonel for osteoporosis and suffering from multiple side...
    ... Marie, I'm sorry about your actonel ...do you think that is affecting your eyes too? i...
    ... acne. No, I had Blepharitis long time before the Actonel . However, having to take Prevacid for acid reflux...

  2. Bisphosphonates: Osteoporosis Drugs cause Damaging Eye Inflammation 22nd September 2004
    ... Greetings; If any of you are taking Biophosphonates; Actonel , Fosamax, etc. for osteoporosis or Paget's disease...
    ... out I had Oseoporosis last October and stated taking Actonel . Both my Endo and eye doctor know I have Graves and ... Oseoporosis and now take Actonel but neigher one of them even mention that taking Actonel...
    ... out I had Oseoporosis last October and stated taking Actonel . Both my Endo and eye doctor know I have Graves and ... Oseoporosis and now take Actonel but neigher one of them even mention that taking Actonel...
    ... problems, but I thought I would mention that I took Actonel as well, and ask my opthamalagist about it and he ... I can't say I have any new eye problems from the Actonel , but I'm on Forteo now instead since the Actonel didn ... for a retinal tear. The dry eye prob "predated" the Actonel start date, but the retinal tear didn't, it never ... since the late 80's so that was many years before the Actonel . I'm wondering now about the retinal tear. I hope ... insert, because now I'm having dental issues due to the Actonel . Good Luck to all.:)...
    ... Greetings; If any of you are taking Biophosphonates; Actonel , Fosamax, etc. for osteoporosis or Paget's disease...

Fibromyalgia board
  1. taking my chances with the firbomyalgia board readers 11th June 2007
    ... walk after work. Medicine I take regularly: 1. Actonel once monthly 2. BC powders 3. Zyrtec 4. Ambien...

  2. Do these pains also go with fibro? 7th March 2007
    ... fasciitis but not caused by fibro, caused by taking Actonel . I also have tendonitis all over my body due to Actonel ... carpal tunnel in both wrists 7 years ago (before taking Actonel ) but have had fibro for 50 years. I cannot say fibro...
    ... through too much and now it is rebelling.. Sounds like Actonel wasn't a good drug for your body..is that used to...

  3. Can FM and HYPO be related 27th November 2006
    ... tendon has a large nodule. I have been blaming it on Actonel I took for osteopenia 1 1/2 years ago, it was literally...
    ... pain all over, even on the soles of my feet, after Actonel . It seems to be FM to me, but it isn't going away ... , even after six weeks off of Actonel . Any suggestions for relief? Ii need to walk for...

Headaches board
  1. Anyone take Zyprexa for H A? 7th October 2004
    ... for costachrondritis and and osteopenia, so I take actonel for that along with calcium and magnesium. I...

Heart Disorders board
  1. Finally got results! 16th May 2006
    ... Osteopenia went to Osteoporosis even though I take Actonel and have been for 15 months! That sure did me a lot ... read that those are possibly side effects from the Actonel . I started last month to get to B-12 shots (once...

High Cholesterol board
  1. Higher Niacin Dosage 19th October 2007
    ... right????? I have told THEM about side effects from Actonel (bone density), Lipitor, Ultram and Neurontin (pain...

  2. High cholesterol verses estrogen question 11th July 2007
    ... months ago I found out I had osteopenia, put me on Actonel . Now I found out yesterday that my cholesterol was...
    ... It is controversial to give Actonel to a patient with osteopenia. Osteopenia is not a ... that may or may not develop. Do your research on Actonel , some infrequent side effects include heart disease...

  3. Just Say No? 12th January 2004
    ... my body. I had to take Protonix. I just said no to Actonel , since it would irritate what Protonix was supposed...
    ... my body. I had to take Protonix. I just said no to Actonel , since it would irritate what Protonix was supposed...

Kidney Disorders board
  1. Follow up and VERY angry! 25th April 2007
    ... conjoled, etc. etc. about taking drugs like Fosamax or Actonel , which I have refused, and to take lots of calcium...
    ... itself won't really help (you need the drug like actonel or fosomax to do the job) and, as you found out, can...
    ... over the last two years on drugs like Fosomax and Actonel . What is being found is not good for any of these...

Knee & Hip Problems board
  1. Knee Impairment- Parathyroid/chemical connection ? 28th September 2007
    ... how long to attain former health ? Also 1 yr. of Actonel involvement. X-rays do confirm osteo & cartilege loss...

Liver Disorders board
  1. anyone told they have liver cancer and docs were wrong 4th December 2004
    ... Air, Rest and Trust in God. I also took myself off Actonel and Prevacid. Oncologist looked at scans and wanted ... lump on my arm came about the same week I started Actonel . Somehow I think they were related. The doctors...

Lung & Respiratory Disorders board
  1. tests for sarcoidosis??? 26th July 2007
    ... taking it. my bones paid a heavy price i now take actonel . i am on oxygen day and night and my life is no longer...

 
 
 

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