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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 osteoporosis bone density graph. Do not lie down for atleast 30 minutes after taking a dose of Actonel osteoporosis bone density graph.
• 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 osteoporosis bone density graph. Do not take Actonel with mineral water, juice,or any other beverage since these beverages may decrease the effectiveness ofthe medication osteoporosis bone density graph. This timing is very important in getting the maximum amountof medication from each dose osteoporosis bone density graph. Foods, beverages, and other medications greatlydecrease the effect of Actonel osteoporosis bone density graph.
• The 35 mg Actonel tablets should only be taken once a week, preferablyon the same day each week osteoporosis bone density graph. Follow your doctor's instructions osteoporosis bone density graph.

What is Actonel?
• Actonel alters the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body osteoporosis bone density graph.
• Actonel is used to prevent and treat postmenopausal and steroid-causedbone-thinning (osteoporosis) osteoporosis bone density graph. Actonel is also used to treat Paget's diseaseof bone (osteitis deformans) osteoporosis bone density graph.
• Actonel may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide osteoporosis bone density graph.

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 osteoporosis bone density graph.
• 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 osteoporosis bone density graph.
• Actonel is in the FDA pregnancy category C osteoporosis bone density graph. This means that it is notknown whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby osteoporosis bone density graph. Do not take Actonel withoutfirst talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant duringtreatment osteoporosis bone density graph.
• It is not known whether Actonel passes into breast milk osteoporosis bone density graph. Do not takeActonel without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby osteoporosis bone density graph.

How should I take Actonel?
• Take Actonel exactly as directed by your doctor osteoporosis bone density graph. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you osteoporosis bone density graph.
• 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 osteoporosis bone density graph. Do not take Actonel with mineral water, juice,or any other beverage since these beverages may decrease the effectiveness ofthe medication osteoporosis bone density graph. This timing is very important in getting the maximum amountof medication from each dose osteoporosis bone density graph. Foods, beverages, and other medications greatlydecrease the effect of Actonel osteoporosis bone density graph.
• Although it has been reported less frequently with Actonel, other similardrugs can be very damaging to the mouth and stomach osteoporosis bone density graph. Do not lie down for atleast 30 minutes after taking a dose of Actonel osteoporosis bone density graph.
• Do not crush, chew, or suck the pills osteoporosis bone density graph. Swallow them whole osteoporosis bone density graph.
• The 35 mg Actonel tablets should only be taken once a week, preferablyon the same day each week osteoporosis bone density graph. Follow your doctor's instructions osteoporosis bone density graph.
• It is important to maintain adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin Din the diet while taking Actonel osteoporosis bone density graph. Discuss with your doctor appropriate amountsof calcium and vitamin D osteoporosis bone density graph.
• Store Actonel at room temperature away from moisture and heat osteoporosis bone density graph.

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 osteoporosis bone density graph. Missing one dose willnot make a difference in the treatment osteoporosis bone density graph.
• If you take Actonel once a week and you miss a dose, take the misseddose the next morning osteoporosis bone density graph. Do not take two tablets on the same day osteoporosis bone density graph. Then, returnto your regular schedule, taking one tablet on the chosen morning of the week osteoporosis bone density graph.

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention osteoporosis bone density graph.
• 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 osteoporosis bone density graph.

What should I avoid while taking Actonel?
• There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while takingActonel, unless otherwise directed by your doctor osteoporosis bone density graph.

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 osteoporosis bone density graph.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur osteoporosis bone density graph. 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 osteoporosis bone density graph.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur osteoporosis bone density graph. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome osteoporosis bone density graph.

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 osteoporosis bone density graph. Any drug that is taken at the same time as Actonel can decrease the effectsof this medicine osteoporosis bone density graph.
• 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 osteoporosis bone density graph.
• 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 osteoporosis bone density graph.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Actonel osteoporosis bone density graph. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products osteoporosis bone density graph.

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has more information about Actonel written for healthprofessionals that you may read osteoporosis bone density graph.

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