User Reviews for Atelvia oral

Been on this drug since June...won't know results until January. There have been no adverse affects; no problem taking the medication or symptoms afterwards.

1 yr on med and experienced severe acid reflux. Went off drug & took Prilosec while trying to determine cause...thinking it was the medicine. Within 2-days of missing dosage, I suffered sever leg and arm joint aching; took Alieve for pain. After a couple weeks the pain subsided, the acid reflux was under control and went back on drug. Not too keen on staying on med but tried all the other osteo meds and can't tolerate anything else.

Have been taking for a month now. NO Side Effects. Only 2 stars for effectiveness since I won't know until bone density test next year.

I had a very bad reaction to this drug. Vomiting, severe cramps , stomach ache,sick all over like a bad flu. It is like having food poisoning. I will NEVER take this drug again. It is poison to me.

I've only been taking Atelvia for four months so effectiveness is unknown (reason for the three stars), however, I've experienced none of the side effects mentioned by others.

I am a 36 yof post meno osteo pt. Reasearch ANY medication! Do NOT let Doctors "bully" you into taking something by scaring you. This medication has felt like my body is going through heavy Chemo treatments. It dibilitates me to the point I have to call in to work ffrom literally sitting there in tears because my clothes are touching me! I am a 911 Dispatcher and a child of a parent of RA-mother passed away 12/08 after fighting the greatest fight Ive ever been privilaged to witness since 1975. I know what dibilitating pain looks like and sounds like. All of these biophos drugs seem to make these exact same side effects, and once more, these doctors say take this or take Reclast---i think NOT! How is a medication that is supposed to help restucture bone density going to aid in the cause of long bone fracture and joint deterioration? Does that make sense FDA??? Im not one who expects results to magically appear by any means, but Im not an imbosile either. if a Physician, who takes an oath to first do no harm, suggest these types of medications, do your research on the medication AND the doctor. They may just be one of MANY geetting kickback from Pharmaceuticals for "pushing" their drugs!Read More Read Less

MY DOCTOR GAVE ME A FEW SAMPLES. I TOOK ONE PILL ON MONDAY AND HAVE HAD SEVERE DIAHREA FOR A WEEK. I HAVE A TERRIBLE REACTION TO THIS MED. IT IS ALSO TIMED RELEASE SO YOU ARE VERY SICK FOR ONE WEEK. I CALLED AND TOLD THE DOCTOR ABOUT MY REACTION TO THIS DRUG. WILL NEVER TAKE THIS DRUG AGAIN.

I took 1st sample of this medicine 2 weeks ago on a Sunday. Within twelve hours I experienced severe abdominal pain that lasted throughout the week. Went to work on Monday, left early, stayed in bed all day Tuesday and returned to work with pain Wednesday. I called Doctor, who suggested I try it again. I skipped last week, just couldn't make myself take it again. After much deliberation with myself this week I started second treatment again on Sunday, pain resumed within hours and continues today. It is the 4th of July and I'm not free of pain, and stayed home all day. Not sure if I will take the third dose next Sunday as the pain does not not appear to be as severe as the 1st dose. Yet the pain is still here.Read More Read Less

DO NOT TAKE THIS MED. I had a severe reaction resulting in severe joint pain with swelling of the wrists and hands. Hands are swollen and hurt horribly. After the 2nd dose, I called doctor and was told to stop immediately. Side effects are severe for me!

Given a sample from doctor as a result of recent bone density test showing ostoeporosis. Got SERIOUS flu like symptoms, nausea and dizziness caused me to pass out. The fall could have done more damage than a possible future fracture. I stopped taking after ONE (weekly) pill. DO NOT TAKE

I have been taking this medication for almost a year now, will have another bone scan in August of this year (2012) to see if it is effective or not. However, the side effect of Atelvia is terrible. The first two months of taking the medication I had a fever every other week. My whole body is achy; my muscle cramp is so painful and it happen so very often that I will have to stop Atelvia next week to see how it goes.

Took my first and only pill on Sunday. Had nausea a few hours later. On Monday had terrible flu like symptoms and ached all over. Chills and fever. I am not going to take this medicine again. Hope it gets out of my system soon. I will stick with supplements. Afraid to try these type of meds.

I was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis and was told by my doctor that I had no choice but to start treatment. Atelvia was recommended. I was given a sample dose to start. After one dose I began having severe body aches & pain in my muscles, bones & joints within 24 hrs. Felt like I had the flu. Could not eat due to bad stomach pain. Took the maximum dose of extra strength tylenol which didn't help much. Was afraid to take ibuprofen due to a history of ulcers. Considered going to the ER. Took over a week for side effects to subside. Now the doctor is recommending a trial of Prolia. Not sure I want to take this since I've read many of the side effects are similar and it stays in your system for 6 months.Read More Read Less

I took this drug for several months and didn't realize it was the drug that caused my pelvic pain and pain in my right shin bone until I stopped taking it per my doctor's instructions. Does anyone know how long the residual side effects last?

I took one pill and 24 hrs later I was doubled over in excruciating abdominal and back pain which lasted 36 hours! I have never taken anything so toxic in my life!

This is an update from a posting on 1/8/2012. I stopped taking Atelvia but had another episode of severe muscle pain three months later - in my other leg. I do not plan to take any bisphosphonate medications in the future.

I have used this drug less than a week and the side effects on the medication is right on, pain is 10+ and is a terrible experience. It is a dangerous drug and should be banned. I do not recommend this medication. "The benefit does not out weigh the risk!"

I have been taking this for several months. Initially I would have abdominal discomfort a day or two after taking it, but that has subsided. Won't know how effective it is until the next bone scan.

I have been on this medication for a little over two months with no side effects. I haven't had a bone density scan yet so I don't know it's effectiveness yet. I like being able to eat before taking since I have some stomach issues anyway. I think it helps to lessen the possibility of stomach reactions.