herbal for 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 herbal for actonel. Do not lie down for atleast 30 minutes after taking a dose of Actonel herbal for 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 herbal for actonel. Do not take Actonel with mineral water, juice,or any other beverage since these beverages may decrease the effectiveness ofthe medication herbal for actonel. This timing is very important in getting the maximum amountof medication from each dose herbal for actonel. Foods, beverages, and other medications greatlydecrease the effect of Actonel herbal for actonel.
• The 35 mg Actonel tablets should only be taken once a week, preferablyon the same day each week herbal for actonel. Follow your doctor's instructions herbal for actonel.
What is Actonel?
• Actonel alters the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body herbal for actonel.
• Actonel is used to prevent and treat postmenopausal and steroid-causedbone-thinning (osteoporosis) herbal for actonel. Actonel is also used to treat Paget's diseaseof bone (osteitis deformans) herbal for actonel.
• Actonel may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide herbal for 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 herbal for 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 herbal for actonel.
• Actonel is in the FDA pregnancy category C herbal for actonel. This means that it is notknown whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby herbal for actonel. Do not take Actonel withoutfirst talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant duringtreatment herbal for actonel.
• It is not known whether Actonel passes into breast milk herbal for actonel. Do not takeActonel without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby herbal for actonel.
How should I take Actonel?
• Take Actonel exactly as directed by your doctor herbal for actonel. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you herbal for 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 herbal for actonel. Do not take Actonel with mineral water, juice,or any other beverage since these beverages may decrease the effectiveness ofthe medication herbal for actonel. This timing is very important in getting the maximum amountof medication from each dose herbal for actonel. Foods, beverages, and other medications greatlydecrease the effect of Actonel herbal for actonel.
• Although it has been reported less frequently with Actonel, other similardrugs can be very damaging to the mouth and stomach herbal for actonel. Do not lie down for atleast 30 minutes after taking a dose of Actonel herbal for actonel.
• Do not crush, chew, or suck the pills herbal for actonel. Swallow them whole herbal for actonel.
• The 35 mg Actonel tablets should only be taken once a week, preferablyon the same day each week herbal for actonel. Follow your doctor's instructions herbal for actonel.
• It is important to maintain adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin Din the diet while taking Actonel herbal for actonel. Discuss with your doctor appropriate amountsof calcium and vitamin D herbal for actonel.
• Store Actonel at room temperature away from moisture and heat herbal for 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 herbal for actonel. Missing one dose willnot make a difference in the treatment herbal for actonel.
• If you take Actonel once a week and you miss a dose, take the misseddose the next morning herbal for actonel. Do not take two tablets on the same day herbal for actonel. Then, returnto your regular schedule, taking one tablet on the chosen morning of the week herbal for actonel.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention herbal for 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 herbal for 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 herbal for 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 herbal for actonel.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur herbal for 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 herbal for actonel.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur herbal for actonel. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome herbal for 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 herbal for actonel. Any drug that is taken at the same time as Actonel can decrease the effectsof this medicine herbal for 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 herbal for 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 herbal for actonel.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Actonel herbal for actonel. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products herbal for actonel.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has more information about Actonel written for healthprofessionals that you may read herbal for actonel.
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