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Atelvia

Atelvia

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Brands

Actonel • Actamax

Generic Drug

Risedronate

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Headache
Chest pain
Joint pains
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Vomiting
Flatulence
Nausea
Heartburn
Muscle pain
Back pain
Abdominal pain
Passing gas
Legs cramping
Aching muscles
Prostate gland enlargement
Nerve pain
Chest pain or discomfort

Serious

Musculoskeletal pain
Hypersensitivity
Difficulty swallowing
Rash

Treats

Osteoporosis
Condition
Osteopenia
Condition

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A 33-year old asked:

Does atelvia thin the blood?

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A 34-year old asked:

I am taking actonel, (risedronate) is there a liqud?

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A 28-year old male asked:

Please describe the medication: actonel (risedronate)?

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A 36-year old asked:

Problems with tablet (risedronate). Are there any alternatives?

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A 49-year old asked:

Is it okay to stop taking actonel (risedronate) after being on it for 4 years?

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A 41-year old asked:

Can i stop taking actonel (risedronate) after being on it for 4 years? What would happen?

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A 31-year old asked:

Is risedronate used for paget's disease? Why?

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A 33-year old asked:

Is actonel (risedronate) good for osteoporosis?

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A 35-year old asked:

Does actonel (risedronate) exist in liquid form?

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A 32-year old asked:

Can actonel (risedronate) cause urine to be strong smelling?

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A 29-year old asked:

What is the difference between actonel (risedronate) and fossamax?

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A 42-year old asked:

Those are just side effects and to continue taking theeffects from taking actonel (risedronate)?

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A 38-year old asked:

My wife started taking actonel (risedronate) and is having really bad side effects. Are there any alternatives?

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A 33-year old asked:

Does the actonel (risedronate) affect the liver?

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A 48-year old asked:

Which is better: actonel (risedronate) vs fosamax?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 39-year old asked:

Sun sensitivity with actonel, (risedronate) normal?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 23-year old female asked:

Which is stronger: actonel (risedronate) or fosamax?

1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in

A 48-year old asked:

Is the tablet actonel (risedronate) 35 mg considered a steroid?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 48-year old asked:

What is the difference between actonel (risedronate) and fosamax?

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A 34-year old asked:

Is there a generic drug equivalent for Fosamax or actonel (risedronate)?

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A 37-year old asked:

Should I stay on actonel (risedronate) for bone loss?

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 39-year old asked:

Is fever a normal side effect of actonel (risedronate)?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 35-year old asked:

Can you get a tooth pulled when you are taking actonel (risedronate)?

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A 33-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: Actonel (risedronate) allergy?

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A 40-year old asked:

Is it safe to have oral surgery if i've been taking actonel (risedronate) for around 10 years?

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A 37-year old asked:

Is actonel (35 mg.- that contains 'risedronate sodium') medication prescribed for osteoporosis?

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A 30-year old asked:

My doc has prescribed actonel (risedronate) for osteoporosis. I can't decide whether to take it or not. What is your suggestion?

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A 60-year old female asked:

I am taking pycnogenol , enalapril , & actonel (risedronate).What is the interaction between them or issue that needs to be addressed?

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A 38-year old asked:

I take actonel (risedronate). How can this give me an infection after dental extraction?

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A female asked:

Had a Surgery for L4,L5 and S1 Disk problems last week.It is prescribed alendronate weekly once. But they gave risedronate 35mg. Is it Okay ?

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