Before taking this medicine You should not take Actonel if you are allergic to risedronate, or if you have low levels of calcium in your blood (hypocalcemia), or a problem with the movement of muscles in your esophagus.
Stop using Actonel and call your doctor at once if you have:
- chest pain, new or worsening heartburn;
- difficulty or pain when swallowing;
- pain or burning under the ribs or in the back;
- severe or ongoing indigestion;
- severe joint, bone, or muscle pain;
- new or unusual pain in your thigh or hip; or
- jaw pain, numbness, or swelling.
Common Actonel side effects may include:
- mild stomach pain or upset stomach;
- flu symptoms, muscle pain;
- diarrhea, constipation;
- mild joint or back pain; or
- headache.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. You can also ask your doctor because it is him who knows everything about it. you can also ask about the benefits and the risk that you might have when taking this, here is a link where you can read some information about Actonel that might help you to know everything about it.
