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

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

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

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

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

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention osteoporosis progression hyperthyroid.
• 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 progression hyperthyroid.

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 progression hyperthyroid.

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

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

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

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