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Why use the following pharmaceutical drugs for bone health, especially when you consider the possible side effects?
Teriparatide / Brand Name: Forteo
What side effects can this medication cause?
• pain
• weakness
• heartburn or sour stomach
• leg cramps
• dizziness
• depression
• redness, pain, swelling, bruising, a few drops of blood or itching at the injection site
• back spasms
• chest pain
• fainting
• difficulty breathing
• nausea
• vomiting
• constipation
• lack of energy
• muscle weakness
Alendronate / Brand Name: Fosamax
What side effects can this medication cause?
• nausea
• stomach pain
• constipation
• diarrhea
• gas
• bloating or fullness in the stomach
• change in ability to taste food
• headache
• dizziness
• swelling of the joints, hands, or legs
• new or worsening heartburn
• difficulty swallowing
• pain on swallowing
• chest pain
• bloody vomit or vomit that looks like coffee grounds
• black, tarry, or bloody stools
• fever
• blisters or peeling skin
• rash (may be made worse by sunlight)
• itching
• hives
• swelling of eyes, face, lips, tongue, or throat
• difficulty breathing
• hoarseness
• painful or swollen gums
• loosening of the teeth
• numbness or heavy feeling in the jaw
• poor healing of the jaw
• eye pain
• dull, aching pain in the hips, groin, or thighs
Risedronate / Brand Name: Actonel
What side effects can this medication cause?
• nausea
• burping
• dry mouth
• stomach pain
• diarrhea
• constipation
• gas
• headache
• dizziness
• weakness
• leg cramps
• back pain
• frequent or urgent need to urinate
• painful urination
• difficulty swallowing or pain when swallowing
• new or worsening heartburn
• chest pain
• itching
• rash
• hives
• blisters on skin
• swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
• difficulty breathing
• hoarseness
• muscle spasms, twitching, or cramps
• numbness or tingling around mouth or in hands or feet
• swollen, red, or painful eyes
• sensitivity to light
• painful or swollen gums
• loosening of the teeth
• numbness or heavy feeling in the jaw
• poor healing of the jaw
• dull, aching pain in the hips, groin, or thighs