Comparing Actonel vs Atelvia
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Prescription only
Actonel helps to reduce the risk of fracture in people with osteoporosis and some other bone conditions. Dosage instructions, including remaining upright for at least 30 minutes and taking with a... View more |
Prescription only
Atelvia may be used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Unlike other bisphosphonates, Atelvia should be taken immediately after breakfast, because it may cause stomach pain if taken in a... View more |
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Actonel has an average rating of 3.0 out of 10 from a total of 31 ratings on Drugs.com. 16% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 74% reported a negative effect. |
Atelvia has an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from a total of 3 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 67% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
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| Other risedronate brands include: Atelvia | Other risedronate brands include: Actonel | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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561 hours |
561 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 112 drugs are known to interact with Actonel:
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A total of 112 drugs are known to interact with Atelvia:
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March 27, 1998 |
October 08, 2010 |
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N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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