What is Risedronate?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: RisedronateBrand:
Risedronate is a type of medication know as biphosponates. It is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis. It works by preventing bone breakdown and increasing bone density (thickness).
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How do members experience Risedronate?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osteoporosis | 154 | 34 | |
| Osteopenia | 49 | 14 | |
| Treat side effects of another treatment | 3 | 0 | |
| Support bone/joint health | 2 | 1 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 3 | |
| Aching in wrists | 1 | |
| Acid reflux | 1 | |
| Excessive thirst (polydipsia) | 1 | |
| Gastroesophageal reflux disease | 1 | |
| Heartburn | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 7 | |
| Moderate | 9 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 31 |
Member evaluations
25yrRA
evaluated on Sep 01, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for osteopenia: Can't tell
- Side effects: Severe
Barbeczak
evaluated on Sep 27, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for osteoporosis: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
trice
evaluated on May 05, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for osteoporosis: Slight
- Side effects: None
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