fosamax versus actonel
risedronate (rih SEH droe nate)
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 fosamax versus actonel. Do not lie down for atleast 30 minutes after taking a dose of Actonel fosamax versus actonel.
• 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 fosamax versus actonel. Do not take Actonel with mineral water, juice,or any other beverage since these beverages may decrease the effectiveness ofthe medication fosamax versus actonel. This timing is very important in getting the maximum amountof medication from each dose fosamax versus actonel. Foods, beverages, and other medications greatlydecrease the effect of Actonel fosamax versus actonel.
• The 35 mg Actonel tablets should only be taken once a week, preferablyon the same day each week fosamax versus actonel. Follow your doctor's instructions fosamax versus actonel.
What is Actonel?
• Actonel alters the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body fosamax versus actonel.
• Actonel is used to prevent and treat postmenopausal and steroid-causedbone-thinning (osteoporosis) fosamax versus actonel. Actonel is also used to treat Paget's diseaseof bone (osteitis deformans) fosamax versus actonel.
• Actonel may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide fosamax versus actonel.
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 fosamax versus actonel.
• 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 fosamax versus actonel.
• Actonel is in the FDA pregnancy category C fosamax versus actonel. This means that it is notknown whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby fosamax versus actonel. Do not take Actonel withoutfirst talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant duringtreatment fosamax versus actonel.
• It is not known whether Actonel passes into breast milk fosamax versus actonel. Do not takeActonel without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby fosamax versus actonel.
How should I take Actonel?
• Take Actonel exactly as directed by your doctor fosamax versus actonel. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you fosamax versus actonel.
• 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 fosamax versus actonel. Do not take Actonel with mineral water, juice,or any other beverage since these beverages may decrease the effectiveness ofthe medication fosamax versus actonel. This timing is very important in getting the maximum amountof medication from each dose fosamax versus actonel. Foods, beverages, and other medications greatlydecrease the effect of Actonel fosamax versus actonel.
• Although it has been reported less frequently with Actonel, other similardrugs can be very damaging to the mouth and stomach fosamax versus actonel. Do not lie down for atleast 30 minutes after taking a dose of Actonel fosamax versus actonel.
• Do not crush, chew, or suck the pills fosamax versus actonel. Swallow them whole fosamax versus actonel.
• The 35 mg Actonel tablets should only be taken once a week, preferablyon the same day each week fosamax versus actonel. Follow your doctor's instructions fosamax versus actonel.
• It is important to maintain adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin Din the diet while taking Actonel fosamax versus actonel. Discuss with your doctor appropriate amountsof calcium and vitamin D fosamax versus actonel.
• Store Actonel at room temperature away from moisture and heat fosamax versus actonel.
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 fosamax versus actonel. Missing one dose willnot make a difference in the treatment fosamax versus actonel.
• If you take Actonel once a week and you miss a dose, take the misseddose the next morning fosamax versus actonel. Do not take two tablets on the same day fosamax versus actonel. Then, returnto your regular schedule, taking one tablet on the chosen morning of the week fosamax versus actonel.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention fosamax versus actonel.
• 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 fosamax versus actonel.
What should I avoid while taking Actonel?
• There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while takingActonel, unless otherwise directed by your doctor fosamax versus actonel.
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 fosamax versus actonel.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur fosamax versus actonel. 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 fosamax versus actonel.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur fosamax versus actonel. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome fosamax versus actonel.
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 fosamax versus actonel. Any drug that is taken at the same time as Actonel can decrease the effectsof this medicine fosamax versus actonel.
• 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 fosamax versus actonel.
• 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 fosamax versus actonel.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Actonel fosamax versus actonel. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products fosamax versus actonel.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has more information about Actonel written for healthprofessionals that you may read fosamax versus actonel.
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