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Information On Actonel For Osteoporosis
Pronounced: (riss-ED-row-nate)
Uses
Risedronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break (fracture) more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases as you age, after menopause, or if you are taking corticosteroid medications (e.g., prednisone) for long periods of time.
This medication works by slowing bone loss to help maintain strong bones and reduce the...
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Clinical trial: Boniva vs. Actonel in women with osteoporosis
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Osteoporosis: Resources for Bone Health Information
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesAvenell A, Gillespie WJ, Gillespie LD, O'Connell D. Vitamin D and vitamin D analogues for preventing fractures associated with involutional... Read more »
Court blocks generic Actonel
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Jaw pain, bone death linked to osteoporosis drugs
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