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Actonel
Fast Facts
| Name: | Actonel |
| Generic: | Risedronate Sodium |
| Manufacturer: | Proctor & Gamble |
| Date approved: | 1998 |
| Status: | Prescription only |
| Approved uses: | Treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis |
| Off-Label uses: | Anti-fracture uses; however, the anti-fracture properties of bisphosphonates such as Actonel, have not been proven |
| Side effects: | Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ), bone pain, tissue death, loose teeth, sore gums, bone loss, pain and numbness, difficulty breathing, bone fractures, joint disorders, dental problems, kidney problems |
| Related topics: | Fosamax, Bisphosphonates, Aredia, Zometa, Boniva |
Actonel Linked With Serious Side Effects
With an increasing elderly population, the pharmaceutical industry is always on the lookout for drugs that will stop the growing wave of decreased bone density and osteoporosis, especially among... read more
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FDA Information Related to Actonel
August 2006 Safety Labeling Changes
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