http://www.medications.com/effect/view/32037 I am a 56 y/o female who started on Fosamax last Sunday. I have a dx of osteopenia. I followed the directions of taking pill with full glass of water and remained upright for 30 minutes before having anything to eat. I was fine on Sunday but on Monday I Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:46:49 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/32037?item=11848 Hi, I read your posting and thought deja vu. I am a 51-year old female who was recently diagnosed with osteopenia. Other than some gastritis that I take Nexium for, I have been healthy my entire life. No hospitalizations except for childbirth. Not ove http://www.medications.com/effect/view/32037?item=11848 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:04:35 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/32037?item=15975 I only took Fosamax for about 8 days and came down with all side effects..Didn't realize my aching ribs were part of it until I read your message...I had had troulbe wit actanel and boniva befolre this...I now have found a better way..It's at http://saveo http://www.medications.com/effect/view/32037?item=15975