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

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 7
Moderate 9
Mild 2
None 31

Member evaluations

ozzieartist

evaluated on Aug 15, 2013

  • Perceived effectiveness for osteoporosis: None
  • Side effects: None

pheonix61

evaluated on Jul 17, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for osteoporosis: Moderate
  • Side effects: Severe

dibo

evaluated on Jul 19, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for osteoporosis: Can't tell
  • Side effects: None