Risedronate for Prevention of Osteoporosis User Reviews

• Dan...
• November 1, 2018

Risedronate "Stay away from any of these listed! I took Actonel for a couple of years and had severe joint and bone pain that continued for over 10 years! I kept reporting the side effects to my primary MD, he finally told me to quit after his MD wife could not get out of bed because of the effects on her. She gave up her practice. After much discussion and putting off, I agreed to try Prolia (the injectable), same symptoms, but worse. Talk to a knowledgeable yoga or holistic practitioner for safe resolutions. Don't be blinded by what the drug companies push, take care of yourself."

• Jac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 9, 2020

Risedronate "Had one tablet. The worst ever indigestion I've ever had after a couple of days, then a week later really bad lower back pain and pain in the stomach. First and last tablet, I'll just go the natural way. Can't put up with that. Ridiculous."

• Luc...
• November 15, 2020

Risedronate "With the beginning of osteoporosis, I was prescribed Actonel. Took 1st tablet as instructed, next day I started with diarrhea, then aching all over like bad flu, then a fever, couldn't eat anything. No way in the world I would take this drug again!! 4 days later still not right."

• sha...
• May 9, 2015

Risedronate "I have been taking Actonel for several years, and as far as I know, I have never had a side effect. I feel like it is helping me with all kinds of problems that most women my age (78) have. I have recently heard that you shouldn't take it for years, is that true?"

• Taf...
• August 6, 2021

Risedronate "My pain started approximately 6 weeks into taking the Actonel 1 a week. I had read side effects and was careful of taking this drug the proper way. After approximately 4 weeks, I started having pain in my upper left leg muscle or bone (so bad I couldn't walk on that leg). Two weeks later, always taking the drug, my pain was unbearable. My doctor scheduled me for an MRI, ultrasound, etc., and nothing was found as per the results, but my pain was still there. My doctor probably thought it was all in my head, but she continued to try anything such as pain medicine (which didn't help). I decided finally that the only drug that I was taking different than my prednisone was Actonel, so I decided to stop it. I will see what will happen. Within 1 week, my pain was reducing, within 1 month of not taking Actonel, my pain was completely gone. I love sports, so I am active-back to golf, pickleball, walk daily 3-5 miles. My age, 72! I get a monthly blood test, so far so good!"

• STA...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 14, 2022

Risedronate "Was a 49-year-old with osteopenia. Took 1 pill Mon am. Woke up in the middle of the night, could barely walk, I was in so much pain. Tired, I didn't put it together yet. Woke up in the morning, and I was in excruciating pain. I've had Fibro for 25 years and never had pain like this. I had pain in every bone in my body. Could literally feel every inch of every rib. Felt like I'd been in a car crash. Had to call for help to get out of bed. As my husband pulled me out, he felt like he was going to break me. The noises that came out of me that day were awful. Bearing weight felt like my skeleton would collapse. Dr. said it's an allergic reaction. Took Benadryl and Tylenol/Advil to help, but by day 4, I still hurt, but now my stomach was so big, it looked like it could pop. All I could do was groan in pain. Dr. said to go to ER. I was admitted. The pain was so intense, my system shut down and my bowels stopped. I had a bowel obstruction from Actonel! No doctor had heard of these reactions. I've never been the same since."

• anx...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 14, 2017

"I was prescribed risedronate sodium 35 mg. On April 17, I have suffered with osteoarthritis of my knees for 10 years. Despite this, I have remained very active, leading a nice life. However, these past 6 weeks, my arthritis and mobility have deteriorated. I am finding walking very difficult. I am in a lot of pain and stiffness. I am using a walking stick and not wanting to go out. Taking this medication is ruining my life."

• Mad...
• February 2, 2017

"Took the first pill the morning of Oct 4, 2016, and that night went to turn over in bed and felt the most excruciating pain in my lower back radiating through my chest that it took my breath away. In tears, went to my regular doctor who prescribed muscle relaxers and home from work for 2 days. I also experienced flu-like symptoms, a recurrence of my acid reflux, tiredness, increased insomnia, and just felt lousy. Reluctantly took the second dose in November, didn't experience the back pain (but still have episodes of that back spasm, but very slight) but did experience all the other side effects. I'm so done with this medication, and now my gynecologist wants me to take Prolia. Reading forums and its side effects, I am scared to death especially since it's a six-month dosage!"

• Tam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 7, 2020

"As of today, I am one week past my first monthly dose of risedronate for the prevention of osteoporosis. I’m 58 years old, active, healthy female. I took my first dose on Monday, 6/1/2020, in the early AM before work, with lots of water. By Monday evening, I began to feel ill, my temperature rose to 101.9, and I had chills and sweats intermittently all night. I took Tylenol for the fever and it responded. I was so weak and achy I could barely dress myself for work. I felt horrible and flu-ish all day. By the afternoon, I developed hip and groin pain so severe I could barely sit, kept taking Tylenol with limited results. This pain has continued all week. This morning, I was awakened by such severe knee pain that I couldn’t bear to sleep. As I’ve tried to walk, I find my legs are weak and extremely painful. The muscles above my knees are swollen and weak. I plan to call my gynecologist tomorrow, but will never take this drug again."

• Bub...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 20, 2016

"I have finished 3 doses and will make another appointment to let the doctor know I will be discontinuing this medication. I have experienced the following: pain under ribs, stomach ache for two weeks now, terrible bloating and reflux that wakes me up at night. I sleep elevated and have been taking 40 mg omeprazole for reflux for years. My reflux has been controlled for years, but it is not working with this new medication. I'm 53."

• Coo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 20, 2019

Risedronate "After 3 doses in 17 days, I am experiencing acute joint and muscle pain. Bloated and head achy also. I’m 66 and will stop taking this immediately. Horrible!"

• Joj...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 12, 2019

"I have been on risedronate for a few years, and it is awful! Severe bone and muscle pain. I stopped taking it 3 weeks ago and already feel better. It really made me feel awful."

• Anonymous
• April 13, 2020

Risedronate "Red and sore eyes after taking one tablet."