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Liz J. · 09-24-2007, 05:31 PM

Hi All HER2 Family.

I was prescribed Fosamax about a year ago as a precautionary measure. I normally take what is prescribed without question, but I checked out Fosamax on the web and found so many issues along with many law suits from severe side effects. My last bone density was in 1/07 and it came out ok so I just take my calcium with D. My DRs. are insisting that I take the Fosamax. Now, my mother-in-law was prescribed Actonel. She is 79 and a former smoker. I am just trying to find out if one is safer than the other. I checked the web but it got too confusing. Is anyone taking either and if so how are you doing on it? Please advise.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Liz J.

09-24-2007, 05:31 PM	#1
Liz J. Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 274	Actonel vs Fosamax Hi All HER2 Family. I was prescribed Fosamax about a year ago as a precautionary measure. I normally take what is prescribed without question, but I checked out Fosamax on the web and found so many issues along with many law suits from severe side effects. My last bone density was in 1/07 and it came out ok so I just take my calcium with D. My DRs. are insisting that I take the Fosamax. Now, my mother-in-law was prescribed Actonel. She is 79 and a former smoker. I am just trying to find out if one is safer than the other. I checked the web but it got too confusing. Is anyone taking either and if so how are you doing on it? Please advise. Thank you. Sincerely, Liz J.