Generic Actonel Risedronate

 

Generic Actonel Risedronate is useful in different types of osteoporosis like postmenopausal osteoporosis, steroid-induced osteoporosis and paget’s disease.

 

What should I avoid while taking Generic Actonel Risedronate?

 

Do not take any other medicines including vitamins, calcium, or antacids for at least 30 minutes after taking a generic Actonel Risedronate tablet. Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after you take a generic Actonel Risedronate tablet.

 

Precautions

 

Tell your doctor your medical history, including: kidney conditions, low calcium levels (hypocalcemia), trouble swallowing, stomach or esophagus disorders (e.g., ulcers, esophagitis), or any allergies. It is important not to smoke and to limit the amount of alcohol used as these can increase the risk of osteoporosis. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether this drug is excreted into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

Your health care provider needs to know if you have any of these conditions:

 

• an unusual or allergic reaction to risedronate, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding
• dental disease
• esophagus, stomach, or intestine problems, like acid reflux or GERD
• kidney disease
• low blood calcium
• problems sitting or standing
• trouble swallowing

 

Recommended Dosage for Generic Actonel Risedronate

 

In osteoporosis, the approved dose is one 5-milligram tablet once daily or one 35-milligram tablet once a week. If you are taking generic Actonel Risedronate with Calcium, the dose is one 35-milligram tablet taken once a week, and one calcium tablet taken each of the remaining six days of the week. To treat or prevent steroid-induced osteoporosis, take one 5-milligram tablet once a day. The suggested dose for Paget's disease is 30 milligrams once a day for two months. Certain individuals need a second 2-month course of therapy.

 

Usage

 

This medicine should be taken by mouth first thing in the morning. Do not eat or drink anything before you take this drug. Swallow the tablets with a full glass (6 to 8 fluid ounces) of plain water. Do not take the tablets with any other drink. Do not chew or crush the tablet. After taking this medicine, do not eat, drink, or take any other medicines or vitamins for at least 30 minutes. Stand or sit up for at least 30 minutes after you take this medicine; do not rest.

 

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

 

Overdose

 

A huge overdose of generic Actonel Risedronate can decrease calcium levels in the blood. Warning signs take in a tingling sensation and spasms. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention without delay.

Common Side Effects of Generic Actonel Risedronate

 

Generic Actonel Risedronate has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials, in which a group of people taking the drug have side effects documented.

 

Common Generic Actonel Risedronate side effects (occurring in 2 to 9 percent of people) included:

 

• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Neck pain
• Weakness
• Muscle pain
• Prostate enlargement (in men), also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH

 

Storage

 

Store at controlled room temperature 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).