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