How do you take monthly risedronate?
Take your Actonel tablet in the morning, at least 30 minutes before your first meal, drink or medication of the day. Actonel is most effective when your stomach is empty. Take your Actonel tablet while sitting or standing upright. Do not lie down immediately after swallowing it.
What is risedronate 150 mg used for?
Risedronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases as you age, after menopause, or if you take corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for a long time.
How long should you take risedronate?
Exactly how long depends on why your doctor has prescribed it. For Paget’s disease of bone, risedronate is usually taken for 2 months. You may need to start taking it again if your symptoms come back. For osteoporosis, you’ll usually take risedronate for a long time.
How do you take risedronate sodium 150 mg?
Take this medication with a full glass of plain water (6 to 8 ounces or 180 to 240 milliliters). Do not take it with any other beverage. Swallow the tablet whole. Do not chew or suck on it.
Can I drink coffee with 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.
Why can’t you lie down after taking risedronate?
Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking risedronate. This will help risedronate reach your stomach faster. It also will help prevent irritation to your esophagus. It is important that you eat a well-balanced diet with adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D (found in milk or other dairy products).
Why do you have to sit up after taking risedronate?
Swallow the tablet whole. Never chew, crush or suck the tablet as this can cause side effects such as mouth ulcers and heartburn. Stay upright for the next 30 minutes. This is so the tablet stays in your stomach and it also reduces the risk of indigestion.
What happens when 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.
When should I stop taking risedronate?
Discontinuation of therapy should be considered by doctors after 3 to 5 years in patients at low risk of fracture. Risedronate may interact with antacids or supplements containing calcium or magnesium.