Actonel - Osteoporosis Message Board

Chelle2 · 02-06-2005, 09:12 AM

Hi, I would like to know what anyone thinks about Actonel. I have been on it for nearly two yrs.

taape · 02-06-2005, 05:09 PM

Hi,
Has your bone density improved in the last 2 years? If it's helping you and you can tolerate it, take it until you don't need it anymore. How do you tolerate the side effects? Does it bother your stomach? I took Fosamax for 3 weeks and had to stop taking it due to stomach problems.

Chelle2 · 02-08-2005, 03:25 AM

I do not get any side effects. I will be going for a bone density scan to see if taking Actonel helped. I am only 45 and hope that I don't have to take it very long just because I hate taking medication. When my gynecologist prescribed Actonel, he said he wanted me to take it instead of Fasomax because of Fasomax's side effects...but they're virtually the same drug, right ? What did you take or do when you discovered you couldn't tolerate the Fosamax ?

taape · 02-08-2005, 08:29 PM

When I quickly realized that I couldn't tolerate Fosamax or anything similar I asked to be put on Forteo after I did some research about it. My doctor agreed since my problem is so severe. I don't have any side effects from it that I know of. Your lucky that you could take the Actonel it didn't bother your stomach.

olivep · 03-24-2005, 07:40 PM

Hi Chelle....I have had osteoporosis for many years, firstly being on HRT and calcium and then after a breast cancer scare (negative) went off the HRT and on to calcitrol. Tests for next few years were quite good and density not too bad. Havent had one for a coupole of years (shifting house) then ten weeks ago had a T12 compressed fracture. Dr. prescribed Actonel. I had my first dose in the morning and that night was rushed to hospital with a heavy bowel haemorrhage. In hospital for that week until a colonoscopy the following week. Have had diverticula disease for many years too but never ever had any bleeding. Just cant believe it was a coincidence. Doctors all wont commit themselves one way or another about the cause, but I will never take another Actonel tablet. Dont know where I can go from here. But be careful and aware. Hope you never have any bad effects and that it works for you. Cheers