Generic name:risedronate [ ris-ED-roe-nate ]
Brand names: Actonel, Atelvia
Drug class:Bisphosphonates
What is Atelvia?
Atelvia is a bisphosphonate medicine that alters bone formation and breakdown in the body. This can slow bone loss and may help prevent bone fractures.
Atelvia is a prescription medicine used in women to treat osteoporosis caused by menopause.
It is not known how long Atelvia works for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis. You should see your doctor regularly to determine if this medicine is still right for you.
Warnings
You should not take Atelvia if you have problems with your esophagus, or low levels of calcium in your blood.
Do not take this medicine if you cannot sit upright or stand for at least 30 minutes after taking the medicine.
Atelvia can cause serious problems in the stomach or esophagus. Stop using this medicine 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.
Atelvia side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Atelvia (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning in your eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling).
Stop using Atelvia and call your doctor at once if you have:
chest pain, new or worsening heartburn;
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