Actonel

Actonel is used for:

Treating and preventing osteoporosis (weak bones) in certain patients. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Actonel is a bisphosphonate. It works by slowing bone loss.

Do NOT use Actonel if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Actonel
• you are unable to stand or sit upright for at least 30 minutes
• you have low blood calcium levels or severe kidney problems

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Actonel :

Some medical conditions may interact with Actonel . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have a history of stomach or bowel problems (eg, inflammation, ulcer), esophagus problems (eg, narrowing, blockage, heartburn, reflux disease, severe irritation), or kidney problems, or if you have difficult or painful swallowing
• if you have low blood vitamin D levels, cancer, anemia, blood clotting problems, an infection, or calcium metabolism problems
• if you have poor dental hygiene or other dental problems, or if you will be having a dental procedure
• if you have a mental disorder or other condition that may decrease your ability to follow the dosing instructions for Actonel

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Actonel . However, no specific interactions with Actonel are known at this time.

Ask your health care provider if Actonel may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.