Fosamax and Salpingitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Salpingitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Fosamax (alendronate sodium), especially for people who are 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Vitamins, and have Breast cancer.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Salpingitis 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 105,449 Fosamax users. Check the latest studies of Fosamax.

What is Salpingitis?

Salpingitis (an infection and inflammation in the fallopian tubes) is found to be associated with 154 drugs and 373 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Salpingitis.



On Jan, 18, 2026

104,411 people reported to have side effects when taking Fosamax.
Among them, 27 people (0.03%) have Salpingitis.

Could Fosamax cause Salpingitis?

Among these 27 people:

How long have people been on Fosamax when they have Salpingitis? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 53.33 %
  • 10+ years: 46.67 %

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

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 21.05 %
  • 50-59: 57.89 %
  • 60+: 21.05 %

What are other drugs people take besides Fosamax? *

  1. Ativan: 14 people, 51.85%
  2. Prilosec: 14 people, 51.85%
  3. Vitamins: 14 people, 51.85%
  4. Premarin: 11 people, 40.74%
  5. Omega-3 Marine Triglycerides: 10 people, 37.04%
  6. Aciphex: 9 people, 33.33%
  7. Aspirin: 7 people, 25.93%
  8. Flexeril: 7 people, 25.93%
  9. Nasacort: 7 people, 25.93%
  10. Mobic: 7 people, 25.93%

What are other side effects people have besides Salpingitis? *

  1. Pain In Extremity: 17 people, 62.96%
  2. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (nerve compression at wrist results numbness weakness, pain , swelling): 14 people, 51.85%
  3. Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 13 people, 48.15%
  4. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 13 people, 48.15%
  5. Nausea And Vomiting: 13 people, 48.15%
  6. Weight Decreased: 11 people, 40.74%
  7. Stress And Anxiety: 11 people, 40.74%
  8. Bursitis (inflammation of a bursa, typically one in the knee, elbow, or shoulder): 11 people, 40.74%
  9. Depression: 11 people, 40.74%
  10. Femur Fracture: 11 people, 40.74%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Pain: 7 people, 25.93%
  2. Hypersensitivity: 7 people, 25.93%
  3. Headache (pain in head): 7 people, 25.93%
  4. Breast Cancer: 7 people, 25.93%
  5. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 4 people, 14.81%
  6. Thyroid Diseases: 3 people, 11.11%
  7. High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 11.11%
  8. Cystitis Interstitial (unknown cause characterized by bladder pain): 3 people, 11.11%
  9. Arthropathy: 3 people, 11.11%
  10. Metaplasia (change in the type of adult cells in a tissue to a form abnormal for that tissue): 1 person, 3.70%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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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