taape
08-15-2006, 11:08 PM
I took Fosamax and it started my stomach burning a couple hours after the first pill. I took the 7 day pill for 3 weeks in a row. I haven't tried Actonel or Boniva but they also list GI problems as a major side effect. Has anyone had stomach problems with one of the medications and not other ones? My doctor wants to do a trial of oral Boniva since the insurance company has denied IV Infusions until I try it orally. I don't want to mess up my stomach for 30 days.
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newbones
08-16-2006, 12:24 PM
taape,
I was on Actonel for a year before the doctor switched me to Forteo. I had no problems with it, but I was very careful to take it as directed. I have seen posts by others who did have problems. It's too bad your insurance won't cover the Boniva IV infusions. Good luck with whatever you decide.
I was on Actonel for a year before the doctor switched me to Forteo. I had no problems with it, but I was very careful to take it as directed. I have seen posts by others who did have problems. It's too bad your insurance won't cover the Boniva IV infusions. Good luck with whatever you decide.
greentree
08-16-2006, 08:24 PM
I've been on Actonel since last October and have had no problems with my stomach or esophagus. Oddly enough my gynecologist wanted to start me on Fosamax but when I spoke to my gastro doctor (I have acid reflux) he suggested Actonel. I do follow the directions carefully.
taape
08-16-2006, 10:17 PM
Thanks for the resonses. Sounds like Actonel might have less side effects. Do either of you have bone pain?
newbones
08-17-2006, 05:05 PM
I haven't had any bone pain with either Actonel or Forteo. Fortunately, I've had no side effects from either.
hypatia
08-17-2006, 06:22 PM
Newbones--I was wondering why your dr. switched you to Forteo. Did Actonel not help you at all?
greentree
08-17-2006, 08:10 PM
Taape--I had some bone pain for the first month or so but nothing since then and it wasn't a horrible pain--just achy. It only lasted for the first few days after taking the Actonel.
taape
08-17-2006, 08:49 PM
Yes, I already have chronic pain so don't want bone pain also. I'm still searching out options for treatment.
newbones
08-18-2006, 04:34 PM
hypatia,
After a year on Actonel my dexa scores were the same; they hadn't gotten worse but they hadn't gotten better either. My spinal T-score was -3.5 and my doctor thought we should pull out the "big guns" to try to increase the bone density.
After a year on Actonel my dexa scores were the same; they hadn't gotten worse but they hadn't gotten better either. My spinal T-score was -3.5 and my doctor thought we should pull out the "big guns" to try to increase the bone density.
hypatia
08-18-2006, 05:40 PM
Thanks Newbones. I've had success with Fosamax for six years now and I keep having the feeling that the next DEXA will finally show it's quit working. So it's good to know there is something else out there.