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Actonel with Calcium
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Actonel with Calcium Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
Actonel with Calcium (risedronate sodium with calcium carbonate) is indicated for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
Treatment of Osteoporosis
In postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, Actonel increases BMD and reduces the incidence of vertebral fractures and a composite endpoint of nonvertebral osteoporosis-related fractures (see Clinical Studies). Osteoporosis may be confirmed by the presence or history of osteoporotic fracture, or by the finding of low bone mass (for example...
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Actonel with Calcium Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using calcium carbonate and risedronate and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- chest pain;
- difficulty or pain when swallowing;
- pain or burning under the ribs or in the back;
- new or worsening heartburn;
- severe joint, bone, or muscle pain; or
- jaw pain, numbness, or swelling.
Less serious side ef...
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Actonel with Calcium Consumer Information: Uses
This product contains two separate medications, risedronate and calcium.
Risedronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break (fracture) more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases as you age, after menopause, or if you are taking corticosteroid medications (e.g., prednisone) for long periods of time. This medication works by slowing bone loss to help maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of fractures. Risedronate belongs to a class of medications called bisphosphonates.
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