Fosamax side effects by duration, gender and age - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Side effects are reported by people who take Fosamax. Common side effects include abdominal discomfort among females, and death among males.
The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on 102,270 reports from the FDA, and is updated regularly. You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.
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102,270 people who take Fosamax and have side effects are studied.
What is Fosamax?
Fosamax has active ingredients of alendronate sodium. It is used in osteoporosis. Currently, eHealthMe is studying from 103,235 Fosamax users.
Number of Fosamax reports submitted per year:

Fosamax side effects by time on the drug *:
Fosamax side effects by gender *:
Fosamax side effects by age *:
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take Fosamax?
Personalize this study to your gender and ageHow to use the study?
You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.
Related publications that referenced our studies
- Stuckey BG, Sallie R, "Alendronate-induced unmasking or deterioration of coeliac disease: a case series", Osteoporosis International, 2015 Jan .
- Lee WY, Sun LM, Lin MC, Liang JA, Chang SN, Sung FC, Muo CH, Kao CH, "A higher dosage of oral alendronate will increase the subsequent cancer risk of osteoporosis patients in Taiwan: a population-based cohort study", PloS one, 2012 Dec .
How the study uses the data?
The study is based on alendronate sodium (the active ingredients of Fosamax) and Fosamax (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered.
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of Fosamax:
- Fosamax (103,235 reports)
Common Fosamax side effects:
- Pain: 14,236 reports
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 12,502 reports
- Joint pain: 12,199 reports
- High blood pressure: 11,457 reports
- Drug ineffective: 11,064 reports
All Fosamax side effects from A to Z:
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