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What is the most important information I should know about Actonel?
• Although it has been reported less frequently with Actonel, other similardrugs can be very damaging to the mouth and stomach fish oils sweden osteoporosis. Do not lie down for atleast 30 minutes after taking a dose of Actonel fish oils sweden osteoporosis.
• Take Actonel in the morning with a full glass (6 to 8 ounces) of tapwater or bottled water at least 30 minutes before eating any food, drinkingany liquid (other than water), or taking any other medicines including vitamins,minerals, or other supplements fish oils sweden osteoporosis. Do not take Actonel with mineral water, juice,or any other beverage since these beverages may decrease the effectiveness ofthe medication fish oils sweden osteoporosis. This timing is very important in getting the maximum amountof medication from each dose fish oils sweden osteoporosis. Foods, beverages, and other medications greatlydecrease the effect of Actonel fish oils sweden osteoporosis.
• The 35 mg Actonel tablets should only be taken once a week, preferablyon the same day each week fish oils sweden osteoporosis. Follow your doctor's instructions fish oils sweden osteoporosis.
What is Actonel?
• Actonel alters the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body fish oils sweden osteoporosis.
• Actonel is used to prevent and treat postmenopausal and steroid-causedbone-thinning (osteoporosis) fish oils sweden osteoporosis. Actonel is also used to treat Paget's diseaseof bone (osteitis deformans) fish oils sweden osteoporosis.
• Actonel may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide fish oils sweden osteoporosis.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Actonel?
• Do not take Actonel without first talking to your doctor if you
· have a problem swallowing, such as a narrowing of the esophagus;
· have esophageal ulcers or esophageal disease;
· have stomach ulcers or other stomach problems;
· have a condition that causes low levels of calcium in the body;
· have a kidney disease; or
· are unable to stand or sit upright for at least 30 minutes fish oils sweden osteoporosis.
• You may not be able to take Actonel, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove fish oils sweden osteoporosis.
• Actonel is in the FDA pregnancy category C fish oils sweden osteoporosis. This means that it is notknown whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby fish oils sweden osteoporosis. Do not take Actonel withoutfirst talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant duringtreatment fish oils sweden osteoporosis.
• It is not known whether Actonel passes into breast milk fish oils sweden osteoporosis. Do not takeActonel without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby fish oils sweden osteoporosis.
How should I take Actonel?
• Take Actonel exactly as directed by your doctor fish oils sweden osteoporosis. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you fish oils sweden osteoporosis.
• Take Actonel in the morning with a full glass (6 to 8 ounces) of tapwater or bottled water at least 30 minutes before eating any food, drinkingany liquid (other than water), or taking any other medicines including vitamins,minerals, or other supplements fish oils sweden osteoporosis. Do not take Actonel with mineral water, juice,or any other beverage since these beverages may decrease the effectiveness ofthe medication fish oils sweden osteoporosis. This timing is very important in getting the maximum amountof medication from each dose fish oils sweden osteoporosis. Foods, beverages, and other medications greatlydecrease the effect of Actonel fish oils sweden osteoporosis.
• Although it has been reported less frequently with Actonel, other similardrugs can be very damaging to the mouth and stomach fish oils sweden osteoporosis. Do not lie down for atleast 30 minutes after taking a dose of Actonel fish oils sweden osteoporosis.
• Do not crush, chew, or suck the pills fish oils sweden osteoporosis. Swallow them whole fish oils sweden osteoporosis.
• The 35 mg Actonel tablets should only be taken once a week, preferablyon the same day each week fish oils sweden osteoporosis. Follow your doctor's instructions fish oils sweden osteoporosis.
• It is important to maintain adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin Din the diet while taking Actonel fish oils sweden osteoporosis. Discuss with your doctor appropriate amountsof calcium and vitamin D fish oils sweden osteoporosis.
• Store Actonel at room temperature away from moisture and heat fish oils sweden osteoporosis.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• If you take Actonel every day and you miss a dose, skip that dose andtake the next regularly scheduled dose the following day fish oils sweden osteoporosis. Missing one dose willnot make a difference in the treatment fish oils sweden osteoporosis.
• If you take Actonel once a week and you miss a dose, take the misseddose the next morning fish oils sweden osteoporosis. Do not take two tablets on the same day fish oils sweden osteoporosis. Then, returnto your regular schedule, taking one tablet on the chosen morning of the week fish oils sweden osteoporosis.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention fish oils sweden osteoporosis.
• The symptoms of a Actonel overdose are unknown, but the following symptomsmight be expected: nausea, heartburn, pain in the abdomen, diarrhea, other stomach-relatedsymptoms, muscle cramps, numbness or tingling, uncontrollable facial grimacing,seizures, irritability, and abnormal behavior fish oils sweden osteoporosis.
What should I avoid while taking Actonel?
• There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while takingActonel, unless otherwise directed by your doctor fish oils sweden osteoporosis.
What are the possible side effects of Actonel?
• Stop taking Actonel and seek emergency medical attention or contact yourdoctor immediately if you experience any of the following serious side effects:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· difficulty or pain when swallowing;
· pain or burning under the ribs or in the back; or
· new or worsening heartburn fish oils sweden osteoporosis.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur fish oils sweden osteoporosis. Continueto take Actonel and talk to your doctor if you experience
· abdominal discomfort;
· stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea;
· headache; or
· muscle or joint soreness or aches fish oils sweden osteoporosis.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur fish oils sweden osteoporosis. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome fish oils sweden osteoporosis.
What other drugs will affect Actonel?
• Do not take any other medicine, including vitamins, minerals, or othersupplements, at the same time as Actonel unless otherwise directed by your doctor fish oils sweden osteoporosis. Any drug that is taken at the same time as Actonel can decrease the effectsof this medicine fish oils sweden osteoporosis.
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are taking anyof the following medicines:
· an antacid;
· aspirin; or
· a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen (Motrin,Advil, Nuprin, others), ketoprofen (Orudis KT, Orudis, Oruvail), indomethacin(Indocin, Indocin SR), naproxen (Anaprox, Aleve, Naprosyn), oxaprozin (Daypro),nabumetone (Relafen), piroxicam (Feldene), and others fish oils sweden osteoporosis.
• You may not be able to take Actonel, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicineslisted above fish oils sweden osteoporosis.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Actonel fish oils sweden osteoporosis. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products fish oils sweden osteoporosis.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has more information about Actonel written for healthprofessionals that you may read fish oils sweden osteoporosis.
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