My doc prescribed fossmex (actually the generic, Allendronate Sodium 70 MG). The first week I took it, I had a mild headache and some GI upset. Nothing major.
I took my second dose a week later and I'm so sick from the side effects. I took it Monday (followed directions appropriately) and it's now Thursday and I have GI upset. Side effects included, headache, chest pain, acid stomach, excessive gas and the most recent today is diarreah. This is the most painful heartburn I have EVER experienced.
Called my doc and the pharmacist and both suggsted I start a course of Prilosec and I've been eating rolaids and drinking malox. I'm self employed so, it's not easy to miss work (haven't missed a day in ten years). Yesterday, I could barely more.
Now, my doc wants me to start Boniva next week. I read online about it and I'm very concerned that I'm just going to have the same reaction. Side effects are GI related. Not to mention another side effect of insomina (which I already suffer from on occasion). I'm very concerned since this is a once monthly drug. If I react in the same manner, wouldn't this "poison" just be in my system longer? Suffering from GI symptoms for at least a month?
Can anyone provide any insight into this?
A couple other side notes, my doc is indicating that I need to be on the bone drugs for probably the remainder of my life. I'm 46 years old. I already do weight bearing exercise (have my whole life) and there is not much to step up in this regard. No underlying causes for my osteo and no family history. The only possible link we've found is perhaps from the drug Lupron which I took for six months to treat endometreosis (gee, no wonder why I'm apprehensive about meds??? I think they have a strong effect on me).
BTW, This fossamex (alendronate) has caused the WORST hot flashes too!
Any insight is appreciated!!!




