I have been taking Fosamax for the past several months. And I have been having some side effects that are very similar to those of Fosamax. Chills, body aches , joint and bone pain , constipation . I last took Fosamax yesterday morning, when I finally decided to some research and look at the side effects. How long do I have to be off the medication before my symptoms go away. Mostly chills? I am female, age 56