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Back Problems board
  1. Posting For Wife 1st September 2003
    ... they are expen$ive. No surprises there! She is on Fosamax once weekly, has been prescribed Darvocet for pain...

  2. I'm mad as HE** & I'm not gonna take it 12th June 2003
    ... Nasal Calcitonin, Pamindronate Infusions and even oral fosamax can rebuild lost bone and stop the pain if it is due...

Blood Disorders board
  1. How long ???? Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia 14th December 2004
    ... should also consider taking a bone building drug like Fosamax or at least take Calcium supplements and vitamin D...
    ... had me at 9.4. So it's back on the prednisone and fosamax again for now. I always respond well to prednisone...

Bone Disorders board
  1. hot spots in mom's bone scan 7th July 2008
    ... try to put this in remission. (my words). Some are: Fosamax & Aredia. I can't remember the others at the moment...

  2. Fibrous Dysplasia 19th March 2008
    ... hosphonate infusions. I know that now there is a newer one Fosamax for osteoporosis, not sure if they have used it for...

  3. Border line Osteroporisis 13th October 2007
    ... I have full blown osteoporosis and have been on fosamax for 5 years and successfully had a hip resurface...

  4. Accutane and ostenecrosis and/or osteomyelitis 22nd September 2007
    ... bone death and taking oral or IV bisphosphonates or fosamax or boniva etc. I am not sure the connection with...

  5. Hello 5th May 2007
    ... loss of bone as in osteoporosis. Actonel, Didronel, Fosamax are three that I can think of -- probably others....

  6. diagnosed with osteonecrosis in lower left mandible 6th September 2006
    ... to hear from anyone who was taking bisphosphonates- fosamax , actenol, boniva, and has since been diagnosed with...
    ... puzzling is that the doctor I saw actually put me on Fosamax orally to *treat* the ON in my shoulder. I asked him ... very bad digestive system *already* without taking Fosamax . I took it for a few weeks and my stomach hurt so...

  7. bone disorder 19th May 2006
    ... and calcium/vit D, because I was unable to tolerate fosamax for more than 8 or 9 months. Thanks....

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

  9. Anyone know about kidney transplants and bone problems? 22nd July 2005
    ... the remaining gland. I am then going to be taking fosamax . I am just curious to know if anyone has had a similar ... problem, or know how well the fosamax works. My only concern at this point is getting rid...
    ... density scan will be able to tell you the damage. Fosamax is a drug taken orally that will help build your bone ... different types of bisphosphonates that are available - Fosamax is just one. I have experience with one that was...

  10. Cystic Fibrous Dysplasia 7th July 2005
    ... several folks who take a form of this drug called Fosamax . They are seeing some halting of the tumor growth...

  11. annemv - question 26th January 2005
    ... kidney so they told me to stay away from calcium, fosamax etc.. I always have too much calcium in my urine...

  12. To those with Fibrous Dysplasia. 25th January 2005
    ... weight bearing bone, maybe those drug treatments (like fosamax or IV pamidronate or zoledronate) will be more helpful...

  13. monostotic fibrous dysplasia (ajhanson hopefully sees this) 19th January 2005
    ... I was 23. So far I've had a biopsy, and have tried fosamax (10 mg/day) and Zoledronate IV and pamidronate IV ... had the tumor removed, bone graft, then been put on fosamax to keep the bad bone from growing back? If the...

  14. Popping Bones and Pain 15th May 2004
    ... I'm 60. I'm taking Fosamax for mild osteoporosis. I'd been taking estrogen and...

  15. bone cyst ubc 5th May 2004
    ... Be very sure to take the drug Fosamax and not the infusions. The infusions are extremely...
    ... infusions of Aredia (a bisphosphate drug similar to Fosamax ) to help build the bone back. Although I have had ... all 90mg within 1.5 hours the first time. Also - Fosamax comes in a drug form and is something to consider...

Bowel Disorders board
  1. Need Someone who knows about Crohns Disease 24th April 2003
    ... Immodium), and of course Calcium & Vitamin D, and Fosamax for the thinning bones due to poor calcium absorption...

Cancer: Breast board
  1. New Here - Mom's Newly DX'd 23rd May 2007
    ... synthroid (had her thyroid completely removed in '63), & fosamax . Former gymnast & tap dancer. She doesn't feel sick...

  2. chronic stiff neck after chemo/radiation? 23rd August 2004
    ... chemo and radiation. Dr. put me on many drugs like fosamax and neurontin for hot flashes and recently moved to ... suffered like this post treatment? Did see where fosamax has many side effects and also Aromasin and Tamoxifen...

Cancer: Lung board
  1. Confused about treatments 18th November 2007
    ... his therapy that will strength his bones much like Fosamax only much stronger. So far he is not nauseated or...

  2. Malpractice??? 22nd October 2004
    ... questioned that she wasn't continuing with the Actinel or Fosamax that she had been taking previously. So my point...

Cancer: Prostate board
  1. second line treatments for advanced metastatic p ca 14th July 2008
    ... Stephen B. Strum, MD, and Donna Pogliano. I've been on Fosamax (for over six years) then Boniva (until the present ... decreasing to the osteopenia range before I started on Fosamax . Patients on these drugs take a calcium supplement...

  2. hormone shots prior to radiation 22nd June 2008
    ... effectively counteracted with a bisphosphonate drug (like Fosamax , Boniva, Actonel, etc.) plus calcium and vitamin D3...

  3. interpret post op psa #'s ? 6th June 2008
    ... exist for the other two drugs. A bisphosphonate (like Fosamax , Boniva, Actonel, Aredia, Zometa) to protect bone...

  4. what questions to ask? also general info - 88yr old w/ spinal metastasis 25th May 2008
    ... metastases and have been on a milder bisphosphonate, either Fosamax or more lately Boniva, for the past eight years, to...

  5. Gleason 9 23rd May 2008
    ... now on one of them, Boniva, and was previously on Fosamax (no detectable bone mets for me, but used to rebuild...

  6. Hoping for some information or answer to question please 12th May 2008
    ... i had that done after your post in feb08-- i am on fosamax with triple hormonal blockade-- psa staying .05...

  7. Prostate Cancer $$$: retired/401K/SS/ins./... USA 26th January 2008
    ... wholesale cost before it went generic). I was on Fosamax or Boniva (both bisphosphonates to protect bone density...

  8. Oral vs. IV bisphosphonates and risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw 14th January 2008
    ... hosphonate drugs and the usual method of administration are Fosamax (oral), Boniva (oral), Actonel (oral), Aredia (IV ... density. The two bisphosphonate drugs I have used are Fosamax , until October 2006, and Boniva since then and through...
    ... hosphonate drugs and the usual method of administration are Fosamax (oral), Boniva (oral), Actonel (oral), Aredia (IV ... density. The two bisphosphonate drugs I have used are Fosamax , until October 2006, and Boniva since then and through...
    ... bone density often take the oral medications like Fosamax , Boniva, or Actonel, instead of the IV medications...
    ... bone density often take the oral medications like Fosamax , Boniva, or Actonel, instead of the IV medications...

  9. when are hormone shots necessary in the treatment of prostate cancer 14th January 2008
    ... version with Lupron, Casodex and finasteride, with Fosamax or Boniva in support of bone density. I am a fellow...

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

  11. recurrence after rp- 28th November 2007
    ... hormonal blockade (Lupron, Casodex and finasteride, plus Fosamax until a year ago when I switched to Boniva). My case...

  12. My story: challenging case treated only with intermittent hormonal blockade 20th November 2007
    ... triple blockade after adding Proscar in September, with Fosamax in support to preserve bone density while on blockade...

  13. C'mon, be honest! If I had it to do over... 13th October 2007
    ... period after 31 months on full therapy, including Fosamax to protect bone density against that side effect of ... month "off therapy," with finasteride maintenance and Fosamax also in support. I don't know how many more months...

  14. clinical trials 4th August 2007
    ... Lupron and Casodex plus Proscar (finasteride) with Fosamax in support). My PSA dropped all the way to less than...

  15. Questions about low fPSA 19th November 2005
    ... to determine that I had osteoporosis. I've been on Fosamax and Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D supplements for a...

  16. Prostate cancer Pain 19th August 2004
    ... How about one of the injectable drugs related to Fosamax ? Being end-stage, is he still on hormone therapy or...

  17. testosterone levels 2nd April 2004
    ... of it in the spine. My doctor than put me on both Fosamax & Androgel. After much research on prostate cancer...

Cystic Fibrosis board
  1. daily treatments 13th July 2003
    ... Caltrate, ADEK, Vit. D 50,000,000 IU's, Vit. K, Zantac, Fosamax , & Hydrachlorathiaside (for kidney stones caused by ... the fosamax -(we suspect)and last of all Zithromax two pills three...

  2. "looks too good" 7th April 2003
    ... One a Day Womens Complete, and Calcium. Anna takes Fosamax . For allergies she takes Entex & Allegra. They both...

Dental Problems board
  1. Dental issues & taking Evista 17th April 2008
    ... taking Evista for osteopenia and dentist said the Fosamax type drugs prevent the jaw bone re-growth. Does anyone...

  2. Jaw Bone Infection 29th January 2008
    ... Were you ever on Fosamax or any other similar drugs?...

  3. Accutane and osteomyelitis/osteonecrosis of the jaw 22nd September 2007
    ... over. Also are you on any oral bisphosphonates like fosamax or boniva? That could explain it......karen...

  4. rotting jaw????? 5th July 2007
    ... literature seems connected to the use of the drug FOSAMAX . Have you taken it?...
    ... literature seems connected to the use of the drug FOSAMAX . Have you taken it? not that i know of i havent...

  5. Dentist admits he's stumped - Help 7th March 2007
    ... having. I was wondering if perhaps you were taking Fosamax when you had your surgery. There have been numerous ... problems (some similar to yours) if they were taking Fosamax and had dental surgery. Other than that I would certainly...

  6. need advice abt. extractions and new dentures 9th October 2006
    ... told me to leave off baby asprin this week and my Fosamax . We have a cold front coming Thursday so probably...

  7. calcification of roots 27th July 2006
    ... good candidate for implants. If you will read up on Fosamax on the internet (and similar drugs for osteoporosis...
    ... good candidate for implants. If you will read up on Fosamax on the internet (and similar drugs for osteoporosis...
    ... Thanks for your thoughts. I'm only 49 yrs old. I took fosamax for a vewry short time during my problems Ms Wings...

  8. Jaw bone infection... Some info please :) 10th May 2006
    ... Have any of you used Fosamax , as there is a scary warning out about this drug causing...
    ... Sae, never heard of Fosamax but Ill surely remember the name now that youve mentioned...
    ... Sae, never heard of Fosamax but Ill surely remember the name now that youve mentioned ... got some of the best care Ive ever had anywhere! Fosamax is an ostoporosis medication. Yes it is reported that...

  9. Oral Surgery/Complications from radiation on neck and the drug, Zometa 20th July 2005
    ... cancer drug that helps rebuild bone marrow), Aredia or Fosamax and have had any complications after having oral surgery...

  10. Wife Has Sore Mouth 7th April 2004
    ... prednisone for r.a., Caltrate, and will resume taking Fosamax soon, for osteo. Thanks so much ~...

Depression board
  1. Depression from Prednisone 11th February 2005
    ... serotonin synthesis and depression. I have tried Fosamax (an osteoclast inhibitor) 70mg x 1d and got full relief...

Diabetes board
  1. I'm afraid it's nesidioblastosis - new here and need some information. 28th January 2007
    ... been coming down. I have bone loss even while taking Fosamax . My rheumatologist had me take D3 (super vit D) and...

Digestive Disorders board
  1. Gastritis Or gerd or IBS or all 3? 21st April 2005
    ... the past, acid mostly from taking meds for my bones, fosamax a few years ago. Thats when it all started, burning...

  2. I really need some advice. 16th July 2004
    ... Aciphex and said I probably had esophagitis due to Fosamax that I had taken for 18 mos. for osteoporosis , The...

  3. Oesophagitis 13th May 2004
    ... since Jan. 1. I believe it was all brought on by Fosamax which I took for 18 mos. for osteoporosis. I stopped...
    ... this first happened to me I thought that stopping Fosamax and taking one bottle of 30 expensive Aciphex would...

  4. Endoscopy - How Are You Supposed to Swallow Tube if You're Asleep? 3rd May 2004
    ... I believe all mine was brought on by 18 months of Fosamax , I rue the day I took that . Lia...

  5. Magnesium as a Cure for Reflux 2nd May 2004
    ... showed a large ulceration or mass . I had been on Fosamax for 18mos. prior so I THINK that is the cause of all...
    ... and on top of that my bones did not improve on the Fosamax , they stayed the same. So MAYBE at least they kept...

  6. Does anyone have esophageal spasms? 7th April 2004
    ... left ear. Plus of course the chest pain. I took Fosamax for 18 mos. prior which I think is what brought this...
    ... that all my esophageal problems were brought on by Fosamax that I was taking for osteoporosis and I stopped taking...
    ... left ear. Plus of course the chest pain. I took Fosamax for 18 mos. prior which I think is what brought this...

Drug Interactions board
  1. Diet Pills and Prescription Drugs 6th January 2005
    ... moment: Ativan, Wellbutrin, Provigil, Abilify, Effexor, Fosamax , Reglan, Topomax, etc. That's all I can remember...

  2. Fosamax for Osteoporosis 6th November 2004
    ... Hello, I have been taking Fosamax for quite some time (I forget how long, maybe six...

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

  2. Dizziness caused by meds 22nd July 2005
    ... for osteoporosis and high blood pressure. Maybe the Fosamax and Atenolol aren't blending well with my seizure...

  3. Quick need for advice on bones 22nd May 2004
    ... density from, was a bit upset to hear that I am not on fosamax . He basically said that I need to be on it & when...

  4. Question about calcium 24th April 2004
    ... regardng the bone loss. She doesn't want to put me on Fosamax since I am too young. She has me taking 1500mg of...

Eye & Vision board
  1. Sixth cranial nerve palsy 5th December 2005
    ... Coincidently I had taken fosamax the morning that I suddenly had double vision (5 months...

  2. Bisphosphonates: Osteoporosis Drugs cause Damaging Eye Inflammation 22nd September 2004
    ... If any of you are taking Biophosphonates; Actonel, Fosamax , etc. for osteoporosis or Paget's disease, this could...
    ... I developed double vision shortly after a dose of fosamax . I have had it for 5 months & the diagnosis is "Sixth...
    ... If any of you are taking Biophosphonates; Actonel, Fosamax , etc. for osteoporosis or Paget's disease, this could...

Fibromyalgia board
  1. Questions Re Lyrica 15th January 2008
    ... also have ostoprosis,and have decided not to take the fosamax as prescribed because of the horror of side effects...

  2. Vitamin D deficiency and muscle/joint pain 8th April 2007
    ... enamel from my father; osteoposis and TMJ, and taking Fosamax for 3.5years....it has made me extremely ill and MORE ... disabled than I was b4 the Fosamax . Please read literature online about dangers of jaw...

  3. Fibro/IBS and Foxamax 19th February 2007
    ... Fibromyalgia and IBS. I have just started taking Fosamax for my thining bones. BUT everytime I take the pill ... wonder if anyone else out there with Fibro has tried Fosamax and has had the same pain. Colon, bowel and pressure...
    ... OOPS spelled Fosamax wrong...

  4. Anyone able to use Fosamax or Actinel successfully? 6th March 2006
    ... I was on Fosamax for a couple of years. Most of the time I could remember...
    ... own observations on this drug. I have been taking Fosamax for approx. 2 years now. I have been taking steroids ... nervous about taking another same type medication, but Fosamax has caused me no problems at all, even though I had ... and lots of other thing going on. I did a check on Fosamax first and then gave it a go and no problems. The ... used for myself to make the decision regarding taking Fosamax . They are not a painkilling medication nor are they ... calcium tablets to take every day whilst you are using Fosamax . What you need to make sure of, as with all medications ... states clearly on the information sheet given with Fosamax that you must make sure that you adhere to the instuctions ... your other medications at the same time as taking Fosamax - leave at least 30 minutes before taking other oral...

  5. Not for sure if this is what I have or not?? 29th March 2005
    ... glad I did because it has helped somewhat. I take Fosamax which is supposed to help with bone loss, Lodeine...

  6. Cymbalta update from Annie 18th November 2004
    ... of over $35 a mo and the cost of taking estrogen, fosamax ...etc... toooo costly not to work ) : Try, try again...

Foot Problems board
  1. Triple Arthrodesis and Achillies Lengthing Surgery 11th September 2007
    ... delayed and healing will be slower. My doctor put me on Fosamax and prescribed a bone stimulator. The wires look...

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