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