What are the side effects of risedronate?

Common side effects

• constipation.
• diarrhoea.
• indigestion, bloating, stomach pain or wind.
• feeling sick (nausea)
• headaches.
• mild muscle, bone or joint pain.

Does risedronate increase bone density?

Risedronate increases bone mineral density (BMD), reduces markers of bone turnover, and reduces the risk of fractures in Caucasian postmenopausal women.

How many years do you take risedronate?

Risedronate is generally prescribed long term, so you need to be happy it is the right option for you. To get the full benefits, risedronate should be taken regularly as instructed by your doctor or pharmacist. It is recommended that your treatment is formally reviewed by your doctor after five years.

What are the benefits of taking risedronate?

Risedronate is used by adults to treat a disease that weakens bones (Paget’s disease). This medication helps to reduce bone pain and may prevent long-term complications from this disease. Risedronate works by slowing bone loss to help maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures).

Can I drink coffee after taking risedronate?

Do not take risedronate with: tea, coffee, juice, squash or even bottled water; it will not be absorbed properly and won’t be effective in protecting your bones. You have also been advised to take calcium and vitamin D, as you do not have enough calcium in your diet.

Can risedronate affect blood pressure?

Abdominal pain, back pain, belching, cough, constipation, cramping, diarrhea, difficulty swallowing, headache, heartburn, high blood pressure, skin rash, and urinary tract infections. Risedronate, like other bisphosphonates, may cause irritation of the esophagus and stomach.

Does risedronate cause hair loss?

Alopecia is an adverse drug reaction which is labeled for all statins. Alopecia is disproportionally associated with alendronate and risedronate in both the Lareb database and in the database of the WHO. Lareb received 53 reports of alopecia associated with the treatment with bisphosphonates.

Does risedronate cause joint pain?

Muscle and bone pain warning: Risedronate can cause severe bone, joint, or muscle pain. If you have these symptoms, stop taking this drug and call your doctor. Bone death of the jaw warning: Risedronate can cause poor blood supply to the jaw. This may lead to osteonecrosis (bone death) of the jaw.

Can you drink coffee after taking risedronate?

What happens if you stop taking risedronate?

If you stop taking the drug suddenly or don’t take it at all: If you don’t take risedronate, your condition may not be controlled. Your risk of broken bones is increased. If you miss doses or don’t take the drug on schedule: Your medication may not work as well or may stop working completely.

Can I take vitamin D with risedronate?

Vitamin D is needed to help your body absorb calcium. Take the calcium and vitamin D at the same time every day, but not within 4 hours of taking the risedronate. If you have been advised to take it twice a day then this should be at lunchtime and dinnertime.

What happens if I take risedronate with food?

Food and beverages (eg, mineral water, coffee, tea, or juice) will decrease the amount of risedronate absorbed by the body. Waiting longer than 30 minutes will allow more of the drug to be absorbed. Medicines such as antacids that contain calcium or calcium supplements also will decrease the absorption of risedronate.

What is risedronate Sandoz used to treat?

Risedronate Sandoz is used to treat the following bone diseases: osteoporosis (brittle or fragile bones that may fracture easily) osteoporosis caused by taking steroids. It contains the active ingredient Risedronate sodium.

What is the active ingredient in risedronate sodium?

It contains the active ingredient Risedronate sodium. Risedronate sodium belongs to a group of medicines called biphosphonates. It works directly on your bones to make them stronger and therefore less likely to break or fracture, by slowing down the process of old bone being removed and helping to rebuild bone mass.

What is the generic name for risedronate?

Generic name: risedronate (ris ED roe nate) Brand name: Actonel, Atelvia Dosage forms: oral delayed release tablet (35 mg); oral tablet (150 mg; 30 mg; 35 mg; 5 mg)

What is Restylane (risedronate)?

Risedronate is a bisphosphonate (bis FOS fo nayt) medicine that alters bone formation and breakdown in the body. This can slow bone loss and may help prevent bone fractures.