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Comment from: Mom 45-54 Female 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: March 29

I have been using Fortical for almost four years. Two years ago when I had a bone scan, the results were no improvement nor a worsend condition. I just had a bone scan this week and my bones have gotten worse. My doctor wants me to take another drug. Other than that, I liked the ease of this drug and didn't have any side effects.

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Comment from: Mom 45-54 Female 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: March 29

I have been using Fortical for almost four years. Two years ago when I had a bone scan, the results were no improvement nor a worsend condition. I just had a bone scan this week and my bones have gotten worse. My doctor wants me to take another drug. Other than that, I liked the ease of this drug and didn't have any side effects.

Related Reading: fortical

Comment from: Cindy 45-54 Female 5 to less than 10 years Patient Published: November 23

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis at age 35. I had a wonderful Dr. who suggested taking a bone-density scan after I had a foot stress fracture (marathon training) and sporadic periods. Took Fosamax a few years until my GI Dr. said it was affecting my esophagus due to my GERD - acid reflux. Was put on Fortical spray. Now in osteopenia range. Works great. No side effects. I also take calcium supplements and walk alot daily. Tried Boniva one month and had terrible side effects of chest and jaw pain.

Related Reading: osteoporosis | stress | fosamax

SLIDESHOW

Prescription Drug Abuse: Addiction, Health Risks, and Treatments See Slideshow
Comment from: Mom 45-54 Female 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: March 29

I have been using Fortical for almost four years. Two years ago when I had a bone scan, the results were no improvement nor a worsend condition. I just had a bone scan this week and my bones have gotten worse. My doctor wants me to take another drug. Other than that, I liked the ease of this drug and didn't have any side effects.

Related Reading: fortical

Comment from: Cindy 45-54 Female 5 to less than 10 years Patient Published: November 23

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis at age 35. I had a wonderful Dr. who suggested taking a bone-density scan after I had a foot stress fracture (marathon training) and sporadic periods. Took Fosamax a few years until my GI Dr. said it was affecting my esophagus due to my GERD - acid reflux. Was put on Fortical spray. Now in osteopenia range. Works great. No side effects. I also take calcium supplements and walk alot daily. Tried Boniva one month and had terrible side effects of chest and jaw pain.

Related Reading: osteoporosis | stress | fosamax

Comment from: webmd 55-64 Female 6 months to less than 1 year Patient Published: November 02

I used Fortical for almost 1 year. started getting nasal sores soon after starting. Had to keep stopping so they could heal. They stopped healing so I discontinued. Now, almost 1 year later I still get the sores.

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Comment from: Mom 45-54 Female 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: March 29

I have been using Fortical for almost four years. Two years ago when I had a bone scan, the results were no improvement nor a worsend condition. I just had a bone scan this week and my bones have gotten worse. My doctor wants me to take another drug. Other than that, I liked the ease of this drug and didn't have any side effects.

Related Reading: fortical

Comment from: Cindy 45-54 Female 5 to less than 10 years Patient Published: November 23

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis at age 35. I had a wonderful Dr. who suggested taking a bone-density scan after I had a foot stress fracture (marathon training) and sporadic periods. Took Fosamax a few years until my GI Dr. said it was affecting my esophagus due to my GERD - acid reflux. Was put on Fortical spray. Now in osteopenia range. Works great. No side effects. I also take calcium supplements and walk alot daily. Tried Boniva one month and had terrible side effects of chest and jaw pain.

Related Reading: osteoporosis | stress | fosamax

Comment from: webmd 55-64 Female 6 months to less than 1 year Patient Published: November 02

I used Fortical for almost 1 year. started getting nasal sores soon after starting. Had to keep stopping so they could heal. They stopped healing so I discontinued. Now, almost 1 year later I still get the sores.

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Comment from: 75 or over Female 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: May 28

It appears that my bone density results are better after 2 years of using this drug. I had been told I had osteopenia befoere starting use and after 2 years I was told I do not hase osteopenia

Related Reading: osteopenia

Comment from: Mom 45-54 Female 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: March 29

I have been using Fortical for almost four years. Two years ago when I had a bone scan, the results were no improvement nor a worsend condition. I just had a bone scan this week and my bones have gotten worse. My doctor wants me to take another drug. Other than that, I liked the ease of this drug and didn't have any side effects.

Related Reading: fortical

Comment from: Cindy 45-54 Female 5 to less than 10 years Patient Published: November 23

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis at age 35. I had a wonderful Dr. who suggested taking a bone-density scan after I had a foot stress fracture (marathon training) and sporadic periods. Took Fosamax a few years until my GI Dr. said it was affecting my esophagus due to my GERD - acid reflux. Was put on Fortical spray. Now in osteopenia range. Works great. No side effects. I also take calcium supplements and walk alot daily. Tried Boniva one month and had terrible side effects of chest and jaw pain.

Related Reading: osteoporosis | stress | fosamax

Comment from: webmd 55-64 Female 6 months to less than 1 year Patient Published: November 02

I used Fortical for almost 1 year. started getting nasal sores soon after starting. Had to keep stopping so they could heal. They stopped healing so I discontinued. Now, almost 1 year later I still get the sores.

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Comment from: 75 or over Female 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: May 28

It appears that my bone density results are better after 2 years of using this drug. I had been told I had osteopenia befoere starting use and after 2 years I was told I do not hase osteopenia

Related Reading: osteopenia

Comment from: Vick 75 or over Male 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: January 23

Easy to use; some minor nose irritation.

Comment from: Mom 45-54 Female 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: March 29

I have been using Fortical for almost four years. Two years ago when I had a bone scan, the results were no improvement nor a worsend condition. I just had a bone scan this week and my bones have gotten worse. My doctor wants me to take another drug. Other than that, I liked the ease of this drug and didn't have any side effects.

Related Reading: fortical

Comment from: Cindy 45-54 Female 5 to less than 10 years Patient Published: November 23

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis at age 35. I had a wonderful Dr. who suggested taking a bone-density scan after I had a foot stress fracture (marathon training) and sporadic periods. Took Fosamax a few years until my GI Dr. said it was affecting my esophagus due to my GERD - acid reflux. Was put on Fortical spray. Now in osteopenia range. Works great. No side effects. I also take calcium supplements and walk alot daily. Tried Boniva one month and had terrible side effects of chest and jaw pain.

Related Reading: osteoporosis | stress | fosamax

Comment from: webmd 55-64 Female 6 months to less than 1 year Patient Published: November 02

I used Fortical for almost 1 year. started getting nasal sores soon after starting. Had to keep stopping so they could heal. They stopped healing so I discontinued. Now, almost 1 year later I still get the sores.

Related Reading: fortical

Comment from: 75 or over Female 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: May 28

It appears that my bone density results are better after 2 years of using this drug. I had been told I had osteopenia befoere starting use and after 2 years I was told I do not hase osteopenia

Related Reading: osteopenia

Comment from: Vick 75 or over Male 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: January 23

Easy to use; some minor nose irritation.

Comment from: Doris 75 or over Female 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: December 14

I have been taking this medication for 3 years.I also take another medication for bone health. I have never had a fracture of any kind. I am 81 years old!

Comment from: Mom 45-54 Female 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: March 29

I have been using Fortical for almost four years. Two years ago when I had a bone scan, the results were no improvement nor a worsend condition. I just had a bone scan this week and my bones have gotten worse. My doctor wants me to take another drug. Other than that, I liked the ease of this drug and didn't have any side effects.

Related Reading: fortical

Comment from: Cindy 45-54 Female 5 to less than 10 years Patient Published: November 23

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis at age 35. I had a wonderful Dr. who suggested taking a bone-density scan after I had a foot stress fracture (marathon training) and sporadic periods. Took Fosamax a few years until my GI Dr. said it was affecting my esophagus due to my GERD - acid reflux. Was put on Fortical spray. Now in osteopenia range. Works great. No side effects. I also take calcium supplements and walk alot daily. Tried Boniva one month and had terrible side effects of chest and jaw pain.

Related Reading: osteoporosis | stress | fosamax

Comment from: webmd 55-64 Female 6 months to less than 1 year Patient Published: November 02

I used Fortical for almost 1 year. started getting nasal sores soon after starting. Had to keep stopping so they could heal. They stopped healing so I discontinued. Now, almost 1 year later I still get the sores.

Related Reading: fortical

Comment from: 75 or over Female 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: May 28

It appears that my bone density results are better after 2 years of using this drug. I had been told I had osteopenia befoere starting use and after 2 years I was told I do not hase osteopenia

Related Reading: osteopenia

Comment from: Vick 75 or over Male 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: January 23

Easy to use; some minor nose irritation.

Comment from: Doris 75 or over Female 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: December 14

I have been taking this medication for 3 years.I also take another medication for bone health. I have never had a fracture of any kind. I am 81 years old!

Comment from: lindy 55-64 Female 1 to 6 months Patient Published: February 23

After 3 months using this drug, I have severe jaw pain. I used this drug instead of the other bone drugs because jaw necrosis was not listed as a side effect. What is going on?

Comment from: Mom 45-54 Female 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: March 29

I have been using Fortical for almost four years. Two years ago when I had a bone scan, the results were no improvement nor a worsend condition. I just had a bone scan this week and my bones have gotten worse. My doctor wants me to take another drug. Other than that, I liked the ease of this drug and didn't have any side effects.

Related Reading: fortical

Comment from: Cindy 45-54 Female 5 to less than 10 years Patient Published: November 23

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis at age 35. I had a wonderful Dr. who suggested taking a bone-density scan after I had a foot stress fracture (marathon training) and sporadic periods. Took Fosamax a few years until my GI Dr. said it was affecting my esophagus due to my GERD - acid reflux. Was put on Fortical spray. Now in osteopenia range. Works great. No side effects. I also take calcium supplements and walk alot daily. Tried Boniva one month and had terrible side effects of chest and jaw pain.

Related Reading: osteoporosis | stress | fosamax

Comment from: webmd 55-64 Female 6 months to less than 1 year Patient Published: November 02

I used Fortical for almost 1 year. started getting nasal sores soon after starting. Had to keep stopping so they could heal. They stopped healing so I discontinued. Now, almost 1 year later I still get the sores.

Related Reading: fortical

Comment from: 75 or over Female 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: May 28

It appears that my bone density results are better after 2 years of using this drug. I had been told I had osteopenia befoere starting use and after 2 years I was told I do not hase osteopenia

Related Reading: osteopenia

Comment from: Vick 75 or over Male 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: January 23

Easy to use; some minor nose irritation.

Comment from: Doris 75 or over Female 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: December 14

I have been taking this medication for 3 years.I also take another medication for bone health. I have never had a fracture of any kind. I am 81 years old!

Comment from: lindy 55-64 Female 1 to 6 months Patient Published: February 23

After 3 months using this drug, I have severe jaw pain. I used this drug instead of the other bone drugs because jaw necrosis was not listed as a side effect. What is going on?

Comment from: DonnaAZ 45-54 Female 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: February 12

Precribed for bone loss prior to menopause. It will grow back! After 24 months and 1200mg of calcium daily, 50% of bone loss grew back. Another generic brand, calcitonin spray; the sprayer jams after only 2 weeks of usage.

Comment from: Mom 45-54 Female 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: March 29

I have been using Fortical for almost four years. Two years ago when I had a bone scan, the results were no improvement nor a worsend condition. I just had a bone scan this week and my bones have gotten worse. My doctor wants me to take another drug. Other than that, I liked the ease of this drug and didn't have any side effects.

Related Reading: fortical

Comment from: Cindy 45-54 Female 5 to less than 10 years Patient Published: November 23

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis at age 35. I had a wonderful Dr. who suggested taking a bone-density scan after I had a foot stress fracture (marathon training) and sporadic periods. Took Fosamax a few years until my GI Dr. said it was affecting my esophagus due to my GERD - acid reflux. Was put on Fortical spray. Now in osteopenia range. Works great. No side effects. I also take calcium supplements and walk alot daily. Tried Boniva one month and had terrible side effects of chest and jaw pain.

Related Reading: osteoporosis | stress | fosamax

Comment from: webmd 55-64 Female 6 months to less than 1 year Patient Published: November 02

I used Fortical for almost 1 year. started getting nasal sores soon after starting. Had to keep stopping so they could heal. They stopped healing so I discontinued. Now, almost 1 year later I still get the sores.

Related Reading: fortical

Comment from: 75 or over Female 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: May 28

It appears that my bone density results are better after 2 years of using this drug. I had been told I had osteopenia befoere starting use and after 2 years I was told I do not hase osteopenia

Related Reading: osteopenia

Comment from: Vick 75 or over Male 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: January 23

Easy to use; some minor nose irritation.

Comment from: Doris 75 or over Female 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: December 14

I have been taking this medication for 3 years.I also take another medication for bone health. I have never had a fracture of any kind. I am 81 years old!

Comment from: lindy 55-64 Female 1 to 6 months Patient Published: February 23

After 3 months using this drug, I have severe jaw pain. I used this drug instead of the other bone drugs because jaw necrosis was not listed as a side effect. What is going on?

Comment from: DonnaAZ 45-54 Female 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: February 12

Precribed for bone loss prior to menopause. It will grow back! After 24 months and 1200mg of calcium daily, 50% of bone loss grew back. Another generic brand, calcitonin spray; the sprayer jams after only 2 weeks of usage.

Comment from: 65-74 Female less than 1 month Patient Published: September 27

I took Fortical 4 times and now experience burning when going to the bathroom. I have quit taking the drug.

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Comment from: Mom 45-54 Female 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: March 29

I have been using Fortical for almost four years. Two years ago when I had a bone scan, the results were no improvement nor a worsend condition. I just had a bone scan this week and my bones have gotten worse. My doctor wants me to take another drug. Other than that, I liked the ease of this drug and didn't have any side effects.

Related Reading: fortical

Comment from: Cindy 45-54 Female 5 to less than 10 years Patient Published: November 23

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis at age 35. I had a wonderful Dr. who suggested taking a bone-density scan after I had a foot stress fracture (marathon training) and sporadic periods. Took Fosamax a few years until my GI Dr. said it was affecting my esophagus due to my GERD - acid reflux. Was put on Fortical spray. Now in osteopenia range. Works great. No side effects. I also take calcium supplements and walk alot daily. Tried Boniva one month and had terrible side effects of chest and jaw pain.

Related Reading: osteoporosis | stress | fosamax

Comment from: webmd 55-64 Female 6 months to less than 1 year Patient Published: November 02

I used Fortical for almost 1 year. started getting nasal sores soon after starting. Had to keep stopping so they could heal. They stopped healing so I discontinued. Now, almost 1 year later I still get the sores.

Related Reading: fortical

Comment from: 75 or over Female 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: May 28

It appears that my bone density results are better after 2 years of using this drug. I had been told I had osteopenia befoere starting use and after 2 years I was told I do not hase osteopenia

Related Reading: osteopenia

Comment from: Vick 75 or over Male 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: January 23

Easy to use; some minor nose irritation.

Comment from: Doris 75 or over Female 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: December 14

I have been taking this medication for 3 years.I also take another medication for bone health. I have never had a fracture of any kind. I am 81 years old!

Comment from: lindy 55-64 Female 1 to 6 months Patient Published: February 23

After 3 months using this drug, I have severe jaw pain. I used this drug instead of the other bone drugs because jaw necrosis was not listed as a side effect. What is going on?

Comment from: DonnaAZ 45-54 Female 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: February 12

Precribed for bone loss prior to menopause. It will grow back! After 24 months and 1200mg of calcium daily, 50% of bone loss grew back. Another generic brand, calcitonin spray; the sprayer jams after only 2 weeks of usage.

Comment from: 65-74 Female less than 1 month Patient Published: September 27

I took Fortical 4 times and now experience burning when going to the bathroom. I have quit taking the drug.

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Comment from: 65-74 Female Patient Published: September 14

I have taken Fortical for nearly two years. After the lst year of treatment, I had a bone density test which showed more deterioration in spine and very minor change in other areas. I was switched to a generic (thanks, drug insurance plan) earlier this year--Calcitonin-Salmon. Don't know what effect this change to the generic will have. I am not due for another bone density test until next year. My doctor suggested Reclast, but I have read so many viewers' comments that indicate very severe reactions and pain after getting Reclast that I am reluctant to try it--also the cost is prohibitive.

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Comment from: 65-74 Female 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: February 14

The combination of doing weight bearing exercises religiously 2-3 times a week, taking at least 1400 mg of calcium that my body absorbed (your body may not absorb all calcium products), and using Fortical reversed bone my loss from osteopenia to normal, as measured by bonescans. Fortical and calcium were not enough.

Related Reading: fortical | osteopenia

Comment from: 65-74 Female 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: February 14

The combination of doing weight bearing exercises religiously 2-3 times a week, taking at least 1400 mg of calcium that my body absorbed (your body may not absorb all calcium products), and using Fortical reversed bone my loss from osteopenia to normal, as measured by bonescans. Fortical and calcium were not enough.

Related Reading: fortical | osteopenia

Comment from: mara 45-54 Female 1 to 6 months Patient Published: September 26

prescribed after a fracture/compression of a thoracic vetrabra in a 48 y/o female post accident

Comment from: 65-74 Female 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: February 14

The combination of doing weight bearing exercises religiously 2-3 times a week, taking at least 1400 mg of calcium that my body absorbed (your body may not absorb all calcium products), and using Fortical reversed bone my loss from osteopenia to normal, as measured by bonescans. Fortical and calcium were not enough.

Related Reading: fortical | osteopenia

Comment from: mara 45-54 Female 1 to 6 months Patient Published: September 26

prescribed after a fracture/compression of a thoracic vetrabra in a 48 y/o female post accident

Comment from: Dix 65-74 Female less than 1 month Patient Published: September 21

I have just started using this medication a few days ago. I notice runny nose, and some crusting, other than that everything seems to be going as of a weeks use.