Risedronate is used to treat osteoporosis caused by menopause, or steroid use. This medicine is for use when you have a high risk of bone fracture due to osteoporosis.
Risedronate is also used to treat Paget’s disease of bone.
Risedronate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
USES
What is Actonel (Risedronate) used for?
- Osteoporosis
- Paget’s Disease
- Prevention of Osteoporosis
WARNINGS
What is the most important information I should know about Actonel (Risedronate)?
You should not take risedronate if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
- low levels of calcium in your blood (hypocalcemia); or
- problems with the muscles in your esophagus (the tube that connects your mouth and stomach).
Do not take risedronate if you cannot sit upright or stand for at least 30 minutes. Risedronate can cause serious problems in the stomach or esophagus. You must stay upright for at least 30 minutes after taking this medicine.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- trouble swallowing;
- problems with your stomach or digestion;
- hypocalcemia;
- a dental problem (you may need a dental exam before you begin taking risedronate);
- kidney disease; or
- any condition that makes it hard for your body to absorb nutrients from food (malabsorption).
This medicine may cause jaw bone problems (osteonecrosis). The risk is highest in people with cancer, blood cell disorders, pre-existing dental problems, or people treated with steroids, chemotherapy, or radiation. Ask your doctor about your own risk.
Talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of using this medication.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Stop taking risedronate and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant.
You should not breastfeed while using risedronate.
Risedronate should not be given to a child younger than 18 years old.
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