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

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

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

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

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

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention osteoporosis natural alternatives.
• 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 natural alternatives.

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 natural alternatives.

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

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

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

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