| Actonel ® or Risedronate sodium |
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Actonel ® Active Ingredient: Risedronate sodium Strength(s): 5mg, 30mg, & 35 mg Dosage Form(s): Tablets Company Name: Eisai Inc. Availability: Prescription Only Date Approved by the FDA: March 27, 1998 What is Actonel used for? Actonel is used to treat Paget's disease of the bone. Actonel is also used to prevent and treat: • Postmenopausal osteoporosis • Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in men and women Who should not take Actonel? You should not take Actonel if you have: • Low calcium levels in the blood. • Bone or mineral problems that have not been treated by your health care provider. • Severe kidney problems. General Precautions with Actonel: Tell your doctor if you have a history of stomach problems because Actonel can cause difficulty swallowing, inflammation of the esophagus, esophageal ulcer, and stomach ulcer. If you have a bone-imaging test, tell your doctor or technician you are taking Actonel, because it can interfere with the test. What should I tell my doctor or health care provider? Tell your doctor or health care provider if you are: • Taking aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), because taken together with Actonel, aspirin and NSAIDs can increase the probability of stomach irritation. • Trying to become pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breast-feeding. What are some possible side effects of Actonel? (This is NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Actonel. Your health care provider can discuss with you a more complete list of side effects.) Side effects of Actonel are generally mild to moderate and do not require stopping the treatment. The following is a listing of the most common side effects: • Flu syndrome • Chest pain • Diarrhea • Abdominal pain • Nausea • Constipation • Swelling • Joint pain • Headache • Dizziness • Rash For more detailed information about Actonel, ask your health care provider. Source: United States Food and Drug Administration |
| This fact sheet
provides details on the conditions that Actonel is prescribed for, its
potential side-effects, and its interactions with other drugs. Be sure to
consult your physician about the proper dosage and safety precautions to
keep in mind for this medication. |
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