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Why Are The Side Affects Of These Medications So Scary

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Adelaide, AU

I have just been prescribed Actonel and after reading about the side affects I am afraid to take it causes esophageal cancer. eventually causes fractures life expectancy after commencing taking is 15 years all seems rather drastic to me

February 13, 2021
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Members shared mixed experiences with Actonel for osteoporosis, with some reporting flu-like symptoms, bone pain, and fears about severe side... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences with Actonel for osteoporosis, with some reporting flu-like symptoms, bone pain, and fears about severe side effects, while others tolerated it well or found that switching from weekly to monthly dosing reduced issues. Several members discussed alternative approaches, including one who reversed osteoporosis to osteopenia using OsteoStrong sessions combined with calcium and vitamin D, though others expressed frustration over fractures, long-term medication concerns, and the lack of HRT options due to cancer risks. A recurring theme was the difficult balance between fearing medication side effects and fearing the consequences of untreated bone loss, with members seeking support in making these deeply personal medical decisions.

A MyOsteoTeam Member

I took the weekly actenol a few years ago, and had flu like symptoms every week. Loads of bone pain. Stopped taking it after eight months. Last September started taking actenol again, but went to monthly. No bone pain, no flu like symptoms. The annoying symptoms I do have are chronic cough and runny nose, sometimes congestion. Apparently those are some side effects.

February 19, 2021
A MyOsteoTeam Member

I have not taken any osteoporosis medications only calcium and vitamin D

April 13, 2021
A MyOsteoTeam Member

I took Actonel for 2 years and didn't have a problem. Actually went into Osteopenia but was tole that in another 2 years I would need to take something again and sure enough here i am again. I took
fosomax weekly for a couple of weeks but every single bone in my body hurt. Now I asked for the monthly Actonel again. Hopefully I will not have any side effects.

February 16, 2021
A MyOsteoTeam Member

No fractures yet I am thinking of doing Osteostrong to improve my bone density

February 14, 2021
A MyOsteoTeam Member

Yes it's hard to know what to do??? Have had fracyures.

February 14, 2021

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