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Can Alendronate Acid Medications Cause Side-effects?

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Posted on Thu, 2 Nov 2017
Question: I've been diagnosed with osteoporosis at the age of 59 I have crohns which I've always managed with diet so this diagnosis was a shock .my back was so sore and not getting better so my physo advised me to have a bone scan .my gp then prescribed alendronic acid tablets I took one and was so ill now they have prescribed one to take everyday . I need an honest answer will I have the same reaction I'm sure I will ,and if I don't will my sore back and hips improve to where I can walk co comfortably
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Side effects reduce over few days.

Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
I have gone through your query in detail and noticed that you had problem with alendronate. I would like to state:
1. These effects of alendronate are only for a few days. After few days the side effects reduce and eventually stop.
2. There are other and equally good medicines available that can be taken once a week or even once a month. I normally prescribe medicine to be once every month.
3. Back pain is not directly related to osteoporosis- but improvement in bone density helps in long term prognosis.
I hope to have been hopeful. Please feel free to ask any other question.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Can Alendronate Acid Medications Cause Side-effects?

Brief Answer: Side effects reduce over few days. Detailed Answer: Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon. I have gone through your query in detail and noticed that you had problem with alendronate. I would like to state: 1. These effects of alendronate are only for a few days. After few days the side effects reduce and eventually stop. 2. There are other and equally good medicines available that can be taken once a week or even once a month. I normally prescribe medicine to be once every month. 3. Back pain is not directly related to osteoporosis- but improvement in bone density helps in long term prognosis. I hope to have been hopeful. Please feel free to ask any other question.