Are there any good side effects from taking Actonel?
Yes, there are – especially if you have Osteoarthritis. A British study of this drug and Osteoarthritis of the knee enrolled patients (40 to 80 years of age) with mild to moderate Osteoarthritis of the medial compartment of the knee. Results: “Risedronate (15 mg) significantly reduced markers of cartilage degradation and bone resorption (bone loss). Clear trends towards improvement were observed in both joint structure and symptoms in patients with primary knee OA treated with risedronate” (Actonel). If you have Osteoarthritis and Osteopenia or Osteoporosis, you may want to read more about Actonel and/or talk with your physician. Sources: and side effects: RX List -http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/risedronate.htm Drugs.com -http://www.drugs.com/actonel.
