i was given Fosamax last year [as i have Osteoporosis] but never taken it......reason is the doc told me i have to stand up for an hour or i will get [osteonecrosis of the jaw] or some other thing she said but i cant remember........well 1 i cant stand for an hour and 2 she scared me now 3 after reading what you have all written here i deffo aint taking them! so thanks