Strontium Users-Any Others with concern over new warnings for SR - Osteoporosis Message Board

tomatojuice · 11-21-2007, 09:54 PM

Wondering what are the feelings of fellow strontium citrate user about these (what I consider quite scary) new warnings for strontium renalate? I have never had any ill side effect, so I am at this point continuing to use it, but I am somewhat concerned - and dissappointed. Seems as though there is no really safe treatment for osteo.

phylwill1152 · 11-22-2007, 05:37 AM

Hi tomatojuice, i read the article and will be on the lookout for the rash, but it won't stop me from taking. I haven't had any side effects either. If i read correctly it seems to happen to people who already had other medical problems where that conditon could occur. I still feel that is a safer alternative to whats now available. Have a good day...HAPPY THNKSGIVING...Ttake care...phyllis

gypsy11 · 11-22-2007, 10:02 AM

No. This is not a side effect, it's an allergic reaction. No matter what the substance, a certain number of people will be allergic to it. There isn't any food, supplement or drug out there that is 100% safe for everyone; allergic reactions are always a possibility.

Another thins to keep in mind is Protelos contains other ingredients besides strontium, and we do not know at this time what caused the allergic reaction. It could be unrelated to the strontium itself.

DesertBloom · 11-22-2007, 10:59 AM

Hi Gypsy: Glad you made the distinction between allergic reactions and side effects. If you read the link below it says the reaction was to strontium, not the ranelate acid portion. The other ingredients are mannitol, asparatame, and maltodextrin, so it's possible that someone could be allergic to those ingredients as well.

I'm not taking this but if I was I wouldn't be that worried since I'm aware of all allergic reactions. As you said "anything" can cause this type of reaction.

[url]http://www.emea.europa.eu/humandocs/PDFs/EPAR/protelos/Protelos_Q&A_53461307en.pdf[/url]

Also click on "Product Info" in the above link.

mbeth50 · 11-26-2007, 06:03 PM

HI all,
Havent posted in awhile. Disappointed to hear some negs on strontium. However, Been on strontium citrate for about 6 weeks now and all is well. On Actonel I was so nauseous. I am just hoping for the best with this..I too think that rash was an allergic reaction for some people. This board and its members are great in keeping us all informed Thanks...