Pros & Cons
Risedronate Sodium (Actonel) Pros and Cons
- Risedronate sodium can treat many types of osteoporosis, including postmenopausal osteoporosis in women, osteoporosis in men, and steroid-induced osteoporosis in men and women, as well as Paget’s disease of bone.
- There are various dosing regimens for risedronate sodium, including daily, once weekly, two days a month, and once monthly.
- There is a once-weekly delayed-release formulation for postmenopausal osteoporosis that can be taken after breakfast.
- There is a lower-cost generic available.
- The dosing instructions can be difficult to follow (for example, take it on an empty stomach, stay upright for 30 minutes).
- Risedronate sodium is not recommended for people with severe renal impairment.
- It can cause serious adverse effects like stomach or esophagus problems and severe jaw problems.
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