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Risedronate

Risedronate

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Risedronate is a phosphate containing agent which is a kind of nutritional or metabolic agent.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Actonel

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Nausea
Flatulence
Headache
Back pain
Joint pains
Legs cramping
Muscle pain
Heartburn
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Chest pain
Passing gas
Dizziness
Aching muscles
Painful swollen joints
Loss of strength
Prostate gland enlargement
Nerve pain
Chest pain or discomfort

Serious

Musculoskeletal pain
Hypersensitivity
Difficulty swallowing
Rash

Treats

Brittle bone disease
Condition

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Please describe the medication: Risedronate?

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Please describe the medication: Actonel (risedronate)?

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I've been on actonel (risedronate) for 4 years now, when can I stop taking it?

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Is actonel (risedronate) good for osteoporosis?

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Does the actonel (risedronate) affect the liver?

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Can you get a tooth pulled when you are taking actonel (risedronate)?

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I take actonel (risedronate). How can this give me an infection after dental extraction?

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Those are just side effects and to continue taking theeffects from taking actonel (risedronate)?

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My wife started taking actonel (risedronate) and is having really bad side effects. Are there any alternatives?

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My doc has prescribed actonel (risedronate) for osteoporosis. I can't decide whether to take it or not. what is your suggestion?

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Which is better: Actonel (risedronate) vs fosamax (alendronate)?

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Can any of the side effects of actonel (risedronate) affect the liver?

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What is the difference between actonel (risedronate) and fosamax (alendronate)?

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Is it dangerous to take actonel (risedronate) if you are going to have teeth extractions?

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Is actonel (risedronate) (35 mg.- that contains 'risedronate sodium') medication prescribed for osteoporosis?

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Should I stay on actonel (risedronate) for bone loss?

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Is fever a normal side effect of actonel (risedronate)?

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Is it safe to take Actonel (risedronate) while pregnant or breastfeeding?

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Should I take the new medication forteo? I have been taking actonel, (risedronate) my last bone density test showed i had 10 percent bone loss. I am afraid to take the drug because of the side effects. Is there something else i can take?

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Can you get bad stomach pain from actonel (risedronate)?

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Does anyone get bad stomach pain from actonel (risedronate)?

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