Actonel (Risedronate)

Actonel Information:

Actonel (generic name: Risedronate) is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of osteoporosis in men and women. It is also used to treat Paget’s disease. Actonel belongs to the group of drugs called bisphosphonates. Risedronate works by altering the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body. It slows down bone loss, which increases the bone mass and helps to prevent bone fractures, which are common in people with osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a degenerative bone disease which causes the bones to thin and this increases the risk of fractures. Osteoporosis is common in menopausal women, as the estrogen levels drop rapidly during the menopause and estrogen plays an important role in bone health. However, osteoporosis can occur in men too, and can be caused by eating disorders, disease and genetic factors. Most people with this condition will not have any symptoms at all. The only way people know that they have the disease is by diagnosis from a doctor, or regular fractures or bone breaks which may lead to a doctor testing for the disease. Actonel helps to reverse the bone disease.

Actonel Risedronate from Canada

Canada Drugs Online is proud to offer you the brand and generic Actonel from Canada manufactured by Warner Chilcott and a different manufacturer. Please call us toll free at 1877-900-3784. We also carry the brand from United Kingdom by Warner Chilcott and generic from United Kingdom and India by different manufacturers.

CanadaDrugsOnline.com also carries other Osteoporosis medications and Canadian drugs such as Evista and Fosamax.

Actonel Side Effects:

Stop taking As with any drug, there may be side effects from taking Actonel including mild stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, headache mild joint pain and mild back pain. More serious side effects may include chest pain, pain when swallowing, heartburn, jaw pain, numbness or swelling of the jaw, severe joint or muscle pain, bone pain and pain or burning under the ribs or in the back. If you experience any side effects you must seek medical attention immediately for safety.

Actonel Directions:

You should follow the instructions of the doctor who prescribed Actonel to you. Directions and dosage information can also be found on the pack or leaflet inside the pack. Actonel comes in tablet form. You should swallow Actonel whole with a glass of water. Do not take Actonel with anything other than plain water. Actonel should be stored at room temperature away from direct sunlight and heat. Stay upright for at least 30 minutes after taking Actonel to avoid stomach and esophagus complications.

Actonel Precautions:

If you are allergic to any of the ingredients of Actonel, you should avoid taking it and inform your doctor. You must consult your doctor if you have any pre-existing medical conditions including low blood calcium, liver or kidney disease, stomach ulcer, ulcer in the esophagus or vitamin D deficiency. You must consult your doctor if you are taking any other medications as they may interact with Actonel, including NSAIDs which includes medications such as celecoxib, diclofenac, naproxen, diflunisal and ketoprofen. It is important that you inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding as Actonelmay cause harm to unborn and new born babies. Do not take Actonel if you cannot sit upright for at least 30 minutes, as Actonel can cause serious problem in the stomach and esophagus.