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Can Fosamax Cause Cramps In Feet And Hands?

I think that since i ve been on fosomax my feet, calf and sometimes even hands cramp have been unberable. I have been drinking lots of water, so it should not be dehidration, taking vitamin D 50K units. I am miserable and dont know if related, but also starting with cognitive issues. I.e. the other day iknow that the windshield wipers had to be turned on with one of the 2 sticks by the wheel, but it took me to touch all of it to figure out which one. Is it related?Thank uou
Fri, 7 Apr 2017
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Fosamax (alendronate sodium) is a bisphosphonate that is a specific inhibitor of osteoclast-mediated bone resorption used to both treat and prevent osteoporosis, and to treat Paget's disease. Fosamax is available in generic form. Common side effects of Fosamax include
gas,
constipation,
heartburn,
diarrhea,
bloating,
nausea,
vomiting,
stomach pain,
joint pain or swelling,
swelling in your hands or feet,
dizziness,
headache,
eye pain,
back pain, or
weakness.
Serious side effects of Fosamax include
severe pain (joints, bone, muscle, jaw, back or heartburn),
chest pain, difficulty swallowing,
bloody stools,
eye pain,
skin blisters, and
swelling of the face, tongue, or throat.
As you can see cognitive issues are not listed but can't be excluded.

Also make sure that 50 K of Vit D is taken once a week only and only as long as its levels are low in blood. Hypervitaminosis D is a common cause of cognitive impairment.
Hope it helps. Godsped.
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Can Fosamax Cause Cramps In Feet And Hands?

Fosamax (alendronate sodium) is a bisphosphonate that is a specific inhibitor of osteoclast-mediated bone resorption used to both treat and prevent osteoporosis, and to treat Paget s disease. Fosamax is available in generic form. Common side effects of Fosamax include gas, constipation, heartburn, diarrhea, bloating, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, joint pain or swelling, swelling in your hands or feet, dizziness, headache, eye pain, back pain, or weakness. Serious side effects of Fosamax include severe pain (joints, bone, muscle, jaw, back or heartburn), chest pain, difficulty swallowing, bloody stools, eye pain, skin blisters, and swelling of the face, tongue, or throat. As you can see cognitive issues are not listed but can t be excluded. Also make sure that 50 K of Vit D is taken once a week only and only as long as its levels are low in blood. Hypervitaminosis D is a common cause of cognitive impairment. Hope it helps. Godsped.