User Reviews for Atelvia oral

After taking the first pill, 12 hrs. later I was experiencing full-fledged flu symptoms: chills, achy joints, headache, fever...also severe gas in my abdomen (felt like I was being pumped full of helium). Called doc and was told to stop this medication. I've been in bed for two days; could not live like this every week.

I thought I was going to die after taking this medication for only 3 weeks. All of my joints hurt. In fact, I lost the use of my middle finger on my right hand for 2 days. I couldn't walk upstairs because my knees hurt so bad. I have never had joint pain before this medication. My bones hurt to the point where I was lying in the bed moaning. I thought, "this must be what bone cancer feels like". My husband said that I was even moaning in my sleep. The worst thing was the stomach pain. I took the medication as prescribed with water, after breakfast and then stayed upright the rest of the day. STILL the stomach pain was almost unbearable. My doctor said I may have some nausea, but this was way above nausea. I felt like someone was kicking me in the stomach over and over. This would go on for 3 days each week I took the medication. I am still feeling the effects of this medication as I am 4 days into the 3rd dose. I have decided to stop the medication. I think the cure is worse than the disease in this case. Read More Read Less

I have been on this medication for three weeks and each week I have experienced an aura migraine, first migraine in over one year. I will quit this medication.

Drug reaction--caused diahrea

I am on the third dose for osteopenia. Did not have any side effect with first dose; the second dose I had severe neck pain where if I turned my head, pain radiated to my ears and head; third dose, neck pain but less severe. I will take the forth dose to see if this side effect resolves itself. Otherwise, I will discontinue.

I have taken one dose and have been extreme pain for 4 days. I will not take this again. I think some very serious medical studies should be done to determine the effectivness and horrible side effects!

actually i just started this week

Within 36 hours of taking I had severe chills, and tremendous joint and bone pain. I was miserable for hours. The pain subsided in a day or so. After taking the second pill I had the same results at about the same time. I then read up on the drug and side effects and will not be taking it any more.

I just recently told by my ob/gyn that my bones are thinning. She recommended that I start this medication. I only took one dosage (1 pill) but in the follwing days I was sick to my stomach and very, very achy in my chest, shoulders and back that will not go away. I think I need to give my body a chance to feel better and maybe try again. If the same type of side effects occur, this will be the last time for me. I have never taken any other kind of medication for this condition.

Started this medication a week ago. I felt like I had the flu the second day after beginning the therapy..now into my 5th day and my back feels better already. Will take the second dose and see how I feel this time, but so far I can handle the aching muscles that I experienced the 2nd day after taking.

I have been taking this medication for 2 weeks.I experienced mild side effects last week, but nothing this week. My back feels great.

Side effect of aching bones. Both my arms ache most of the time, which adds to my reumatoid arthritis

36 hours after taking my first dose of Atelvia, strictly following the instructions, I awoke with SEVERE, debilitating muscle and boney pain, along with stomach and esophageal pain. I was incapacitated for 48 hours as a result of these symptoms. (despite, famotidine,prilosec, tylenol, tramadol) To be fair, I had stomach issues 10 years ago and was prepared for possible issues, but the body pain was incredible, and rendered me non-functional. (i am not whimpy, either)

I have had no problem with this drug. I like the fact that I can have breakfast before taking. I was on fosomax and didn't like taking it first thing in the morning with a large glass of water.

Prescribed once a week as a bone loss preventative and supplement to calcium, I took the first as instructed on Saturday morning. Became sick Sunday with flu like symptoms, horrific headache, fever, dizziness and aches. Monday, stomach ache and vomiting. Tuesday and Wednesday, fatigue, heartburn and diarrea. Better on Thursday but exhausted. This is Friday and I feel like I've been beat this week from one little pill. Obviously does not agree with me. 5No, I will not take this medication on Saturday or ever again. Read More Read Less

I am on my second week of use. So far, I have not experienced any of the side effects except a little heartburn on occasion (which went away with a Zantac). This medication has not been nearly as disagreeable as my last experience (Fosomax) - which gave me severe heartburn all the time. So far, so good.

I have experienced most of the side effects continually during the 2 weeks trial. I have been miserable so I reported it to my Dr. and we will stop taking the drug for 2 weeks and try again to see if I experience the same side effects.

I took this medication for two doses. The back pain bought on by this medication was so severe I could barely walk.

it took 24 hrs for side effects to start, but 2 days later,still not able to function. severe abdomnal cramps,diarrhea,body aches & chills,weakness.