Once-a-Month ACTONEL.

ACTONEL offers you the convenience of a once-a-month dose. Once-a-Month ACTONEL is approved to help prevent fractures at both the spine and other areas where fractures commonly occur (other areas were measured as a group, not separately).

Why is that so significant? Well, when you consider that about 73% of all osteoporosis-related fractures occur beyond the spine, it’s nice to know you’re doing something important for your bones.

Whether you’re considering starting or are already taking ACTONEL, ask your doctor about Once-a-Month ACTONEL.

ACTONEL is for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
Your doctor may also prescribe ACTONEL to help prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Important Safety Information for
ACTONEL^® (risedronate sodium) tablets

You should not take Actonel if you are allergic to any of the ingredients, if you have low blood calcium (hypocalcemia), have kidneys that work poorly, or cannot stand or sit upright for 30 minutes.

Stop taking Actonel and tell your doctor right away if you experience difficult or painful swallowing, chest pain, or severe or continuing heartburn, as these may be signs of serious upper digestive problems. Follow dosing instructions carefully to lower the chance of these events occurring.

Side effects may include stomach pain, upset stomach, or back, muscle, bone or joint pain, sometimes severe. Contact your doctor for medical advice about side effects, or if you have questions about Actonel. Promptly tell your doctor if you develop dental problems, as serious jawbone problems have been reported rarely.

Please see ACTONEL Patient Information.