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All medicines have benefits and risks. The risks of medicines are the chances that something unwanted or unexpected could happen to you when you use them. Risks could be less serious things, such as an upset stomach, or more serious things, such as liver damage. FDA approves a drug for marketing after determining that the drug's benefits outweigh its risks. It is important that drugs are monitored for side effects. Sometimes side effects can be reduced with the right treatment.

Fosamax report #SELF-315

Female patient reported the following Fosamax side effect(s):Difficulty rising from sitting position, bilateral knee pain when walking up or down stairs.

After being on medication for about 4 1/2 years, suddenly developed severe musculoskeletal pain. Pain in knees when walking up, down stairs. Difficulty rising from sitting position.

Event date: Wednesday October 10th 12:00:00 AM
Dosage: 35 mg
Frequency: monthly
Age: 60
Weight: 130
Other medications: MVI, calcium and Vitamin D
Diagnosis: Osteopenia
Pre-existing conditions: No preexisting condition. Do not smoke, nor drink alcohol.
Hospitalized? No
Life-threatening? No
Disabled? No
Birth Defects? No
Was intervention required to prevent damage? Yes Notified MD. Notified FDA.Stopped medication about 3 months later
Other serious medical events? No
Died? No

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