Fosamax and Panic attack - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Panic attack is reported as a side effect among people who take Fosamax (alendronate sodium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Alendronate Sodium, and have Asthma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Panic attack when taking Fosamax. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 104,411 people who have side effects when taking Fosamax from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Fosamax?

Fosamax has active ingredients of alendronate sodium. It is often used in osteoporosis. eHealthMe is studying from 105,451 Fosamax users. Check the latest studies of Fosamax.

What is Panic attack?

Panic attack is found to be associated with 2,299 drugs and 2,081 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Panic attack.

On Jun, 26, 2026

104,411 people reported to have side effects when taking Fosamax.
Among them, 620 people (0.59%) have Panic attack.

Among these 620 people:

How long have people been on Fosamax when they have Panic attack? *

What is the gender of people who have Panic attack when taking Fosamax? *

female: 97.79 %
male: 2.21 %

What is the age of people who have Panic attack when taking Fosamax? *

What are other drugs people take besides Fosamax? *

Alendronate Sodium: 132 people, 21.29%
Lasix: 75 people, 12.10%
Prednisone: 69 people, 11.13%
Clonazepam: 62 people, 10.00%
Ventolin: 49 people, 7.90%
Keflex: 47 people, 7.58%
Metformin Hydrochloride: 46 people, 7.42%
Boniva: 44 people, 7.10%
Nexium: 37 people, 5.97%
Actonel: 36 people, 5.81%

What are other side effects people have besides Panic attack? *

Stress And Anxiety: 378 people, 60.97%
Depression: 348 people, 56.13%
Fall: 284 people, 45.81%
High Blood Pressure: 248 people, 40.00%
Joint Pain: 217 people, 35.00%
Back Pain: 210 people, 33.87%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 200 people, 32.26%
Femur Fracture: 197 people, 31.77%
Pain: 183 people, 29.52%
Pain In Extremity: 178 people, 28.71%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Asthma: 65 people, 10.48%
High Blood Pressure: 47 people, 7.58%
High Blood Cholesterol: 34 people, 5.48%
Pain: 26 people, 4.19%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 23 people, 3.71%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 22 people, 3.55%
Hypersensitivity: 19 people, 3.06%
Depression: 18 people, 2.90%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 17 people, 2.74%
Hyperchlorhydria (gastric acid levels are higher in stomach): 16 people, 2.58%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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 .
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 uses data from the FDA. It 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. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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