Generic name: risedronate [ ris-ED-roe-nate ]
Brand names: Actonel, Atelvia
Dosage forms: oral delayed release tablet (35 mg); oral tablet (150 mg; 30 mg; 35 mg; 5 mg)
Drug class:Bisphosphonates
What is risedronate?
Risedronate is used to treat osteoporosis caused by menopause, or steroid use. risedronate 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.
Warnings
You should not take risedronate if you have problems with your esophagus, or low levels of calcium in your blood.
Do not take risedronate if you cannot sit upright or stand for at least 30 minutes after taking the medicine.
Risedronate can cause serious problems in the stomach or esophagus. Stop using risedronate and call your doctor at once if you have chest pain, new or worsening heartburn, or pain when swallowing.
Also call your doctor if you have muscle spasms, numbness or tingling (in hands and feet or around the mouth), new or unusual hip pain, or severe pain in your joints, bones, or muscles.
Before taking this medicine
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...
