Scared to death .......

I know a friend who has Osteoporosis and is on Alendronic Acid…..She is doing well, without any side effects. Best wishes….

they have to state the side effects on all medications even paracetamol and aspirin...It doesn't mean you will get them...!
take the medication and look after yourself.....

I was diagnosed with RA in my early forties. The drugs to treat the disease all had side effects. In the end I decided the potential benefits outweighed the risks. 35 years later, I’m well.
I have osteoporosis and osteo arthritis but to a lesser degree than if I’d not taken the drugs

All drugs have side effects. All forms of arthritis are horrible - hope the drugs help

I took alendronic acid for about 2 years as the cancer medication had caused ostopenia. I had no side effects and there was an improvement in my bones.

I have had Osteoporosis for well over 55 years Granless and was on the Alendronic acid for 6 years. Many folk have been on it but had no side effects.
Unfortunately no amount of meds has stopped me breaking bones over the years.
I will be 92 soon and started bone infusions last year which involves another acid to help build the bones up but it did not stop me breaking a bone in my cocyxx last year. My bones have gone very porous over the years and since 2019 I have broken three of my verterbra, two ribs and the one I mentioned earlier. I think you need plenty of calcium so look into any foods that can supply this. Good Luck and I hope all goes well for you.

I was diagnosed a few months ago with Osteoporosis, and have taken Alendronic acid ever since, with no side effects that I`ve noticed.