Does fosomax hurt IC

[Indy]

Has anyone been prescribed fosomax for osteopenia bone loss? I'm afraid of it because it can cause esophogus ulcers and I wonder about the bladder.

[ICNDonna]

I don't know whether it might be an irritant. Osteoperosis can be very serious --- I think if I were facing that possibility, I would at least give the medication a try. If you do have a reaction to it, the side effects should go away when you stop the medication. I strongly suggest you discuss your concerns with your doctor and make your decision after you have talked about the pros and cons.

Warm hugs,
Donna

[Ratchada]

I taKe Actonel once a week for osteoporosis (I think it is the alternative to Fosomax) and I have begun to think it causes a mild flare on the one day I take it. It does not last, however, and it could be in my head.

[Mer]

I take fosamax once weekly and I don't think it bothers my bladder. I've been on it for a few years. You should try it, bone loss is very serious. Good luck!

[Dianne]

Foxamax bothers me but it doesn't hit until about 4 weeks after I start it. Then it gets progressively worse. That's why I didn't make the connection right away. Have tried this several times and always the same in about week 3-4. It takes 4 weeks off it to recover. I'm currently experimenting with taking it monthly as an alternative.

[CST]

I've also just been diagnosed with osteoporosis, and prescribed Fosamax, but I'm researching it before trying it. What I've found so far hasn't been good. I think this is potentially a dangerous drug (well, all drugs have side -effects) but there are lawsuits currently against the makers of Fosamax for jaw bone necrosis. I just dont like the whole gastro irritation angle of these biophosphate type drugs like this or Actonel. I'm not saying I won't ever take it, but I'm taking a wait and see approach about it, particularly with the IC. Of course osteoporosis is not a good thing, but as with any diagnosis, I think we should all be informed patients, consumers and advocates before jumping into a medication. I'd be interested to know if anyone else has problems with it and IC, etc.

[sunshine_77us]

I take Actonel once a week and it does not bother me.

[mary124]

I use to take Fosamax, I did have problems with it but not with my IC. I am not using Fortical Nasal Spray - you use this daily -been using this for almost 6 months now, having no problems.