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Alendronate or Alendronic acid

A MyOsteoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Oak Lawn, IL

I've been on Alendronate for about a month. Started having less bowel movements. Got to the point to where I couldn't go at all. A whole week I was so bloated I was in severe pain. My doctor told me to stop taking it and come in. The earliest appointment I could get is in a month. What do you think my other options will be?

July 22, 2019
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Members rallied around someone experiencing severe constipation from Alendronate, offering a variety of natural and over-the-counter remedies... Read more

Members rallied around someone experiencing severe constipation from Alendronate, offering a variety of natural and over-the-counter remedies that have helped them manage similar medication side effects. Several members recommended fiber supplements like RestoraLax, stool softeners such as Dulcolax or Docusate, magnesium supplements, and dietary options including prunes, dried plums, pears, licorice, and figs. A recurring theme was the importance of staying hydrated, consulting a pharmacist for personalized advice, and the frustration of waiting a month for a doctor's appointment when experiencing such uncomfortable symptoms.

A MyOsteoTeam Member

Have heard 6 prunes a day is good for bone health..May help with bowel movements too .Terrible you have to wait a month ...I am lucky here in Sydney Australia specialist advised me to ring g him anytime with medication issues .First call yesterday impressed...Good luck to you

August 10, 2019
A MyOsteoTeam Member

Try eating a pear before you go to bed. l find this helpful

July 31, 2019
A MyOsteoTeam Member

Try Liquorice if you can eat it I love it always works 💐

July 23, 2019
A MyOsteoTeam Member

Welcome Disneypal! Lots of good ideas on this friendly site! I would recommend prunes (also high in calcium!) and figs, fresh or dried.
I take Dulcolax when necessary as well. Extra fluids help too especially water.
Coffee can dehydrate you as it is a diuretic. Hugs

July 23, 2019
A MyOsteoTeam Member

Will try that, better than meds.

August 1, 2019

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