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How do Fosamax, Actonel and Boniva compare? - InjuryBoard.com

How do Fosamax, Actonel and Boniva compare?InjuryBoard.comFosamax, Actonel, and Boniva are in a class of drugs known as bisphosponates. According to Wikipedia, bisphosphonates prevent the loss of bone mass and are ...

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Is it ok for a doctor to prescribe Actonel if you have osteopenia?InjuryBoard.comDoctors and medical experts refuse to agree and don't agree to disagree about osteopenia and Actonel. Actonel is the brand name for risedronate sodium. ...and more��

Osteoporosis Drugs May Be Linked to Fractures - New York Times

Osteoporosis Drugs May Be Linked to FracturesNew York TimesThe drugs, in a class called bisphosphonates, are Fosamax, Fosamax Plus D, Actonel, Actonel with Calcium, Boniva, Atelvia, and Reclast (and their generic ...FDA: Osteoporosis Drugs May Raise Thigh Fracture RiskWebMDFDA warns of thigh fractures with bone drugsReutersFDA Warns About Increased Risk Of Thigh Bone Fracture With BisphosphonatesRTT NewsWTAJ�-WFMJ�-Washington Postall 454 news articles��

Warner Chilcott Announces Approval of 2nd Generaion Atelvia - Benzinga

Warner Chilcott Announces Approval of 2nd Generaion AtelviaBenzingaOn 10/11, Warner Chilcott (NASDAQ: WCRX) announced the approval of 2nd-generation Actonel product called Atelvia. The lack of fasting requirements with ...Warner Chilcott Soars As FDA OKs New DrugInvestor's Business DailyDelayed-Release Form of Risedronate ApprovedMedPage TodayFDA approved next-generation risedronateEndocrine TodayDrug Store News�-Newsworthy Stocks�-RTT Newsall 74 news articles��

Actonel

Last updated on: Jan 24, 2007

Brand Name:	Actonel
Active Ingredient:	risedronate sodium
Strength(s):	5mg, 30mg, & 35 mg
Dosage Form(s):	Tablet
Company Name:	Procter and Gamble Pharmaceuticals
Availability:	Prescription only
*Date Approved by the FDA:	March 27, 1998
*Approval by FDA does not mean that the drug is available for consumers at this time. This information is provided by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. For more information on this drug, click here.

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
have bone or mineral problems that have not been treated by your health care provider
have severe kidney problems
are unable to stand or sit up for at least 30 minutes.

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 car provider if you are:

taking aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), because taken togetherwith 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: