How do members experience Alendronate?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Osteoporosis 431 155
Osteopenia 136 59
General health 27 17
Complex regional pain syndrome type II 20 0
Complex regional pain syndrome type I 17 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Nausea 8
Heartburn 4
Bone pain 3
Diarrhea 3
Pain in lower back 3
Constipation 2

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 24
Moderate 17
Mild 17
None 165

Member evaluations

Liver boy

evaluated on Dec 20, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for osteoporosis: Major
  • Side effects: None

savedandfree

evaluated on Jan 26, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for bone density: Can't tell
  • Side effects: None

Mamaw5

evaluated on Nov 10, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for General health: Moderate
  • Side effects: Severe