Women's Health - Actonel
Before Using This medicine: Before taking Actonel, tell your
doctor and pharmacist if you are
allergic to Actonel, alendronate (Fosamax),
etidronate (Didronel), pamidronate (Aredia),
tiludronate (Skelid), or any other
drugs. Tell your doctor and
pharmacist what prescription and
nonprescription medications you are
taking, especially antacids; calcium
supplements; products containing
magnesium, aluminum, or minerals;
and herbal products or vitamins.
Tell your doctor if you have or have
ever had kidney disease; problems or
abnormalities with your esophagus;
upper gastrointestinal disease such
as ulcers, gastritis, heartburn,
chronic stomach problems, or
duodenitis; below-normal calcium
levels in your blood; or if your are
unable to stand or sit upright for
30 minutes. tell your doctor if you
are pregnant, plan to become
pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If
you become pregnant while taking
Actonel, call your doctor. If you
are having surgery, including dental
surgery, tell your doctor or dentist
that you are taking Actonel.
Proper Use of This Medicine: Take one tablet per day.
Side Effects of This Medicine: Although side effects from Actonel
are not common, they can occur. Tell
your doctor if any of these symptoms
are severe or do not go away: upset
stomach gas (flatulence) bloating
constipation diarrhea heartburn bone
or joint pain leg cramps acid
regurgitation (reflux) stomach pain
or irritation dizziness nervousness
sinus infection dry eyes changes in
vision ringing in the ears headache
back pain. |
