Answering Common Queries About Using Actonel

Answering Common Queries About Using Actonel

Elderly women who take bisphosphonates, (commonly used for bone drugs) such as Actonel, tend to have a longer lifespan than those who do not undergo any treatment, revealed 2011 reports by Australian researchers. Actonel is basically used to treat as well as prevent osteoporosis (bone loss). The drug Actonel not only reverses bone loss, but strengthens the bones as well. As a result, the risk of fractures in osteoporosis patients is reduced. Doctors also prescribe this medication to treat Paget's bone disease.

How do I Take Actonel?

This drug has to be taken first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach. Do not eat or drink anything for at least half an hour after taking a pill. Doctors advise taking Actonel tablets with one full glass of plain water. Do not take the tablet with tea, coffee, juice, milk or any other dairy drinks. Do not chew or suck the pill. Swallow it whole. After you have taken the medication, do not lie down for at least 30 minutes. Continue taking the medicine exactly as prescribed for the entire course of the treatments, unless you experience side-effects.

What Should I do if I Miss a Dose?

If your dosage schedule is one tablet daily and you forget to take the pill first thing in the morning, wait till the following morning for the nest dose. Do not compensate for the skipped pill, by taking it later in the day. Taking two tablets in a day can trigger certain side-effects.

If you are prescribed to take the drug once a week or 1-2 times a month and you miss taking the pill on the scheduled day, take it first thing next morning. Go back to your regular weekly schedule after this.

What do I do if I Overdose on Actonel?

An overdose of the drug often results in indigestion, heartburn or ulcers. Do not try to induce vomiting after an overdose to flush your system of the drug. This is because the medicine can irritate the esophagus. Taking antacids or drinking milk can help to prevent the drug from being absorbed into the bloodstream.

Treatment for an Actonel overdose may include supportive care, such as monitoring of the blood pressure and injecting fluids and calcium through an IV to increase low calcium levels. It is crucial to seek immediate medical attention as soon as you realize that you have overdosed on the drug.

What are the possible side effects of Actonel?

Some common side effects of Actonel (occurring in approximately 20% of patients) are nausea, dizziness, muscle pain or weakness and leg cramps. Severe side effects of this medication include infections, hernia, anemia, chest pain, pneumonia, cataract and depression.

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