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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.
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How do you administer Actonel?

Actonel is a prescription medicine used to:  Treat or prevent osteoporosis in women after menopause. Actonel helps increase bone mass and helps reduce the chance of having a spinal or non-spinal fracture (break).  Increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis.  Treat or prevent osteoporosis in either men or women who are taking corticosteroid medicines.  Treat certain men and women who have Paget's disease of the bone.  Take Actonel exactly as your doctor tells you. Your doctor may change your dose of Actonel if needed.  Actonel works only if taken on an empty stomach.  Take 1 Actonel tablet, after you get up for the day and before taking your first food, drink, or other medicine.  Take Actonel while you are sitting or standing.  Do not chew or suck on a tablet of Actonel.  Swallow Actonel tablet with a full glass (6 to 8 ounces) of plain water only.  Do not take Actonel with mineral water, coffee, tea, soda, or juice. After swallowing Actonel tablet, wait at least 30 minutes:  Before you lie down. You may sit, stand or walk, and do normal activities like reading.  Before you take your first food or drink except for plain water.  Before you take other medicines, including antacids, calcium, and other supplements and vitamins.


Why would you take Actonel?

Actonel is a medication used to prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis. It belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates that work by slowing down bone loss and reducing the risk of fractures. Your doctor may recommend Actonel if you have a high risk of developing osteoporosis or if you already have the condition.


What is the half life of Actonel?

The half-life of Actonel (risedronate) is approximately 480 hours, which means it takes about 20 days for half of the drug to be eliminated from the body.


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