Risedronate (Cont.)

Risedronate: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking risedronate if you have:
 
  • Low blood calcium (hypocalcemia)
  • An inability to sit or stand for 30 minutes
  • Kidney disease, including kidney failure (renal failure)
  • Difficulty swallowing or other problems with your esophagus
  • Any allergies, including allergies to food, dyes, or preservatives.
     
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
 
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Click Precautions and Warnings With Risedronate to learn more, including information on who should not take the drug.)
 

What If I Take an Overdose of Risedronate?

People who take too much risedronate may have overdose symptoms that could include:
 
  • Upset stomach
  • Heartburn or indigestion
  • Ulcers
  • Low levels of calcium or phosphate in the blood.
     
If you happen to overdose on risedronate, seek immediate medical attention.
 
(Click Actonel Overdose for more information.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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