Is risedronate safe to take?

Is risedronate safe to take?

Risedronate, like other bisphosphonates, may cause irritation of the esophagus and stomach. Some cases have been severe enough to warrant hospitalization. The risk is greater in people who lie down soon after taking risedronate or who don’t take it with a full glass of water.

Why do you take risedronate?

Risedronate (risedronate sodium) is a type of medicine called a bisphosphonate. It helps your bones stay as strong as possible. It can help if you have or are at risk of getting a health problem called osteoporosis. This is where your bones get weaker and more likely to break.

How long does risedronate stay in your body?

Approximately half of the absorbed dose is excreted in urine within 24 hours [2]. Risedronate was used in the treatment of the patient presented in this case report. The FDA has received six serious adverse event reports of severe bone, joint, or muscle pain for this medication [5].

What are the side effects of Teva risedronate?

The more common side effects of risedronate can include:

• back pain.
• joint pain.
• pain in your stomach area.
• upset stomach.
• diarrhea.
• influenza (the flu)

  When should I take risedronate?

  You must take risedronate tablets immediately after you get out of bed in the morning and before you eat or drink anything. You must take risedronate delayed-release tablets immediately after breakfast. Never take risedronate at bedtime or before you wake up and get out of bed for the day.

  What is risedronate prescribed for?

  Risedronate tablets and delayed-release (long-acting tablets) are used to prevent and treat osteoporosis (a condition in which the bones become thin and weak and break easily) in women who have undergone menopause (”change of life,” end of menstrual periods).

  What happens if you take risedronate with food?

  It also will help prevent irritation to your esophagus. It is important that you eat a well-balanced diet with adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D (found in milk or other dairy products). However, do not take any food, beverages, or calcium supplements within 30 minutes or longer after taking risedronate.

  Does risedronate cause hair loss?

  Does using Actonel lead to hair loss? No, hair loss hasn’t been reported as a side effect of Actonel. But some people who’ve taken bisphosphonates other than Actonel have reported hair loss.

  What drugs interact with risedronate?

  Most frequently checked interactions

  • Aspir 81 (aspirin)
  • Aspirin Low Strength (aspirin)
  • Calcium 600 D (calcium / vitamin d)
  • Eliquis (apixaban)
  • Fish Oil (omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids)
  • Lipitor (atorvastatin)
  • Lyrica (pregabalin)
  • Metoprolol Succinate ER (metoprolol)

  Can risedronate cause kidney problems?

  Risedronate had minimal to no adverse effects on kidney function. Renal-transplant patients receiving long-term glucocorticoid treatment are at greater risk for bone deterioration because of pre-existing renal dysfunction.