After four years of waiting, I see that actonel, etc has been found to cause atrial fibrillation - therefore strokes. I am blind in one eye because of a blood clot that I know was caused by actonel. It is about time the drug companies should be blamed for the tragic outcome after using their drugs. I am very angry that the FDA did not test this drug thoroughly enough to find this problem before I took it and changed my life forever. Published: January 26, 2008 ::

I tried Actonel 35mg-one tablet & and had a lot of side effects. Ulcer-like pain, dizziness, muscle pain etc. I could not use this Published: October 11, 2007 ::

having spinal pain, neck to lower back and in left hip. Been on actonel for approx 5 yrs. Published: September 25, 2007 ::

PAIN to the point that the quality of life is NIL. Have to use a walker. Having tooth loss (loosening and falling out. perfecly healthy teeth) According to dentist I do not have gum desease. Published: September 18, 2007 ::

I've been using it for 6 wks and the side effects are really bothering me - joint pain, back pain, trouble swallowing, dizziness Published: October 21, 2007 ::

I took this for a period of two months and experienced severe headaches at the base of my scull/top of spine for two days after each weekly dose in addition to random bone and joint pain. Published: November 20, 2007 ::

Have taken for 2 years and would have wished for better bone density results Published: October 28, 2007 ::

Was on Fosamax but I had stomach problems Published: September 18, 2007 ::

I have been taking (actonel) for 18 months after 1 year I started experiencing bone and joint pain mostly in knee and back lately it's my jaw bone also notice right eye has gotten blury. Yes it increased my bone density but is it worth all these problems was perfectly healthy prior to taking medication and I do not take any other medications. Published: March 19, 2008 ::

After the first full month on Actonel, I began having some kind of reaction starting with a flushed feeling. It felt like millions of stabs of heat on my neck and arms resulting in very red skin and leaving a raised rash that looked like hives. I've had two other similar experiences...one not so bad but the other was much worse with the intense stabs of heat radiating to my scalp in addition to my arms and neck and chest. The last time I took the medicine I felt badly for the two days I took the medicine but felt better the day after. I have also experienced some slight joint pain. I have taken the medicine for only 4 months and have not spoken to my physician regarding this reaction. Published: January 05, 2008 ::

I have taken this for 4 years. I have experienced worsening heartburn and joint pain for the last 6 months. I am stopping this drug and seeking alternatives. Published: February 12, 2008 ::

After taking Boniva for 1 year then Actonel for 1 year, I had steadily worsening back pain. Finally after 2 urgent care visits in 2 months, then a trip to the hosital ER for intolerable shooting pain up my back, I stopped taking it. I've had 3 months with no more back pain. I have nothing else to attribute this horrible pain to as my MRI, x-rays, and all other tests were perfectly normal according to an orthopedic surgeon I saw. This side effect should be moved up on the list of possible severe side effects. Published: March 21, 2008 ::