risedronate

Sold under the brand name “Actonel”, Risedronate comes in the form of a tablet, and is indicated for the treatment of “osteoporosis caused by menopause or steroid use”. This drug is also used when you have a high risk of bone fracture due to osteoporosis. According to healthline.com, Risedronate may also be used “as part of a combination therapy”, which means that you may need to take it with other medications or along with calcium or vitamin D supplements in order to help strengthen your bones. Bear in mind, though, that you “should not take Risedronate if you have problems with your esophagus, or low levels of calcium in your blood”, considering it can cause serious problems in the stomach or esophagus. Also remember that you should not breastfeed while taking this drug. It is, however, not known if Risedronate could harm the fetus. Therefore, telling your doctor that you are pregnant before taking it is highly recommended, because they may end up prescribing a safer alternative for you. As for the common side effects, drugs.com mentions the following: heartburn, diarrhea, stomach pain, back pain, and flu-like symptoms. You must stop using the drug in question if you have jaw pain, severe muscle pain, difficulty swallowing, or if your heartburn gets worse.