User Reviews for Actonel oral

I am 35 and have been on Actonel since my late 20s, but I have forgotten to take it so many times (once a week), I can't say I've been on it regularly. I am scared to death reading these reviews and the reviews for Fosamax and Boniva. I haven't noticed any side effects, but I haven't taken the medicine like I should. 2 weeks ago I switched to Fosamax 70mg generic to save money. I have taken that perscription for 2 weeks now and I have sore muscles and I thought I had the flu but it cleared up in a day- and terrible digestive problems- is it the Fosamax? I have no idea. I'm thinking of going back to Actonel now, but I'm afraid of taking any of these meds- I got this disease young I hate to stay on this perscription for years and years, I don't want an osteoporsis hump- but I don't want my teeth to fall out either! Do the benefits out weight the risks? My Dr. says there is nothing to worry about, of course!Read More Read Less

I don't give it any star because it is NOT GOOD. I took only 2 pills and I am suffering with Abnormal Heart Rhythm in 2 weeks already, I don't know how long it is with me, I got so mad. FDA should removed it.

I have been in SEVERE pain in my back, ribs, chest, neck, knees and spine for over 24 hours just from the first pill that I took 36 hours ago. It moves around but is hardly subsiding. I have taken Aleve, Tylenol Arthritis and Aspirin trying to relieve it. I am incapacitated by this pain.

Broke many bones in my early 50's. Have subclinical hyperthyroidism. Been taking Actonel for years. When is it time to stop? Have not broken a bone in 9 years.

I have been on Actonel Oral 30 mg for 3 years. My condition continues to worsen. I am experiencing acid reflux, belching, and pain in my right hip. I am also getting migrane headaches followed by loose stools and vomiting occasionally. I quit taking it for several months and my doctor said I must be on something or I would continue to get worse. They want me to do injections. I feel HRT would be better than this drug.

I wrote my review on 3/19/08 on actonel just wanted others to know it's been 5 months since i've stop this medication and I still have difficulty walking and I am a walker at least I was, my lower back bothers me still. I have no energy like I did before this drug.I would not recommend it.

This medication should be removed from the market. I have never gotton so sick so fast in all my 51 years. I took my one & only time on a friday morning. By that evening I had muscle and joint pain. The next morning I had severve flu like symptoms plus watery uncontrollable diarrhea. On sunday morning i felt like I'd been hit by a car and on monday I could not turn my head without severe pain and missed work. contact the FDA 's med watch and tell them your experience. This is a horrible drug!!!!Read More Read Less

I will never use this one pill again. I took it on Thursday and am still miserable. Terrible flu like symptoms, heartburn, feels like something stuck in my throat, food burns going down...what can I do to feel better????

Took 75 mg. in the morning and by afternoon started developing severe pain in my back, right hip, left knee, left shoulder and left chest area to the point of being unable to walk or hardly move. This progressed over the next 24-36 hours and gradually improved but took a period of about a month for the pain to completely resolve. I will never take this drug or similar drugs like this again.

after 3 months of taking this drug I experienced severe joint and muscle pain and terrible scarring rash. I have not taken the drug for 5 months and I am still suffering from these symptons. Now seeing a Rheumatologist. Would prescribe to anyone. POISON

I've taken this two months in a row, with bad side effects both times. First month was flu-like symptoms, including diarrhea and vomiting. Second month was worse--chills and SEVERE acid reflux. The pain in my chest and throat was unbelievable. This was followed by some mild GI issues. After taking both times, I've also felt some pain in my hip, which is where my osteoporosis is. I should note that I followed the instructions to the letter, and have felt the sypmtoms 36 hours after first taking it. This will by my last time, and I will request something else from my doctor. I've read the reviews for Boniva and find them just as scary. Read More Read Less

After taking Actonel for 6 months, I developed a hyper-sensativity to the sun. I also have recurring canker sores. These symptoms have remained after 5 years of not taking any medication.

Seems to work for me according to my doctor and bone density tests

I would not give this medication any stars. Within 3 hours of taking the medication I had severe stomach cramping and pain with horrible belching. The following week I was in the emergency room with severe back spams that would radiate down my arms and into my rib cage. Now my right hand and finger are in terrible pain and I am now afraid of what will happen next. This is a horrible drug!!

Annoying pins and needles sensation thru both shoulders, down arms, into hands accompanied by muscle aches. Developed planters facitiis in feet. Weight gain. I have taken for 5 months but I am taking a break to see if these symptoms clear up.

Started the 150 mg, once a month pill yesterday morning. by 6 pm was having severe back pain, by 10 pm it had spread to my entire body. Woke up today, 2nd day with flu-like symptoms, chills and pain everywhere. Will NEVER take this pill again. Horrible and scary experience. Doctor is saying these symptoms could last days or weeks. I'll take my chances with multi vitatmins and hope for the best. No more for me.

After using Actonel for five years started having stiff fingers several months ago. Thought I'd sprained them. Now for the last month, I've had several muscle and joint pain. Wake up several times a night, taking ibuprofen. Finally figured it out it was the Actonel, now waiting for it to leave my system. Will never take it again!

after reading all the reviews so far I don't think I will start taking this medication and call my MD for some alternative!!! NOT GOOD

I've been on Actonel for three months. I began having moderate to severe pain in my right hip and lower back. I have been through ct scan, blood work, ultrasound, all which found nothing significant. I read in the med description that some people have had pain in the joints and muscles of the larger bones. I have stopped it. And after reading all of these ratings, I believe I have made the right choice.

side effects - severe pain in shoulder fever and chills difficulty in swallowing