Actonel for the treatment of Paget’s disease.

What is Actonel prescribed for?

Actonel is prescribed for the treatment of Paget’s disease of the bone.

Actonel is also used to prevent and treat:

• Postmenopausal osteoporosis
• Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in men and women

There are some people that should not take Actonel? You should not take Actonel if you have:

• Low calcium levels in the blood.
• Bone or mineral problems that have not been treated by your doctor.
• Severe kidney problems.

General Precautions to take when on Actonel:

Tell your doctor if you have a history of stomach problems because Actonel can cause difficulty swallowing, inflammation of the esophagus, esophageal ulcer, and stomach ulcer.

If you have a bone-imaging test, tell your doctor or technician you are taking Actonel, because it can interfere with the test.

There are some things that you should tell your doctor when taking this medication:

Tell your doctor or doctor if you are:

• taking aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), because taken together with Actonel, aspirin and NSAIDs can increase the probability of stomach irritation.
• trying to become pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breast-feeding.

What side effects can you expect when taking Actonel? (This is only a partial list of side effects reported with Actonel. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a complete list of possible side effects and drug interactions..)

Side effects of Actonel are generally mild to moderate and do not require stopping the treatment.

The following is a listing of the most common side effects:

• Flu syndrome
• Chest pain
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Swelling
• Joint pain
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Rash

For more detailed information about Actonel, ask your doctor.

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