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Actonel
Generic Name: RISEDRONATE (ris-ED-roe-nate)
Common Uses of Actonel
This medicine is a bisphosphonate used to prevent and treat osteoporosis that occurs after menopause.
Possible Actonel Side Effects
Side effects that may occur while taking this medicine include fever, chills, stomach pain, joint pain, headache, nausea, or diarrhea. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience painful swallowing or severe heartburn. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
General Cautions
It is important to have enough calcium and vitamin d in your diet. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have questions about your diet or about taking dietary supplements with calcium or vitamin d. Keep all doctor and laboratory appointments while you are using this medicine. If you have any type of surgery and cannot sit or stand upright following surgery, check with your doctor before continuing this medicine. Before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any medicines which contain aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen. If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. It is unknown if this medicine is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
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medical advice. We strongly advise consumers to consult with their personal physicians on the proper and effective
use of prescription drugs and medications.
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