Question:
has anyone had a severe reaction to fosomax?

I was diagnoised with osterpenia. Was told to take Fosomax. Followed directions to a tea, Saturday morning. By that afternoon I started feeling achey. By Monday morning I was crying, the pain was so intense. It was like having the worst stiff neck in the world but it was my whole body. It hurt to take a deep breath. Went to the doctor and he said he didn't know what to do. It is now Weds and it is slowly getting better. The pain is slowly subsiding. Was wondering if anyone else has had such a reaction and do you do to build up your bones? Thanks-Sandy    — sandii54 (posted on September 14, 2005)

September 14, 2005
I take Actonel because it is more GI friendly. Have you called the mfr to see if your reaction is in the fine print?
   — vitalady

September 14, 2005
Hi, I am not sure what fosomax is for, so I am not sure what to tell you, but, your Doctor must have another Med you can take if this has given you a reaction like this. We are not able to take just anything do to our new pouch's/ So if you have that much trouble with it tell, him to change what you are taking A.S.A.P. Hope you feel better soon. Marilyn, the Bearlady
   — Marilyn C.

September 15, 2005
I just started tqaking fosamax for Oetopenia this month. I take the liquid form once a week. I haven't had any problems like that so far. I know you must sit or stand for a half hour after taking it on an empty stomach and not to eat for 30 minutes either. I do drink a lot of water with it also. It does say to drink lots of water. I asked my Doctor for the liquid form as the pill is too hard on my stomach as it sits there for a while. I hope this is not from the fosomax as I have avoided taking it for years as it was too hard on the pouch. I would definitley call the pharmacist that you got it from and ask if this is a possibloe side affect. I just hope I don't end up with a problem as today was only my 3rd dose. Keep me updated if you can. Bobbi 322/132/148 Proximal RNY 150 cm. Lap
   — bzerm01