Atelvia Alternatives Compared
| Atelvia (risedronate) | Evenity (romosozumab) | Alendronate |
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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 |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Osteoporosis. Evenity may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Alendronate 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 |
Related suggestions Osteoporosis
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| More about Atelvia (risedronate) | More about Evenity (romosozumab) | More about Alendronate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. |
Evenity has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 78 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Alendronate has an average rating of 2.8 out of 10 from a total of 185 ratings on Drugs.com. 17% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 78% 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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View all Atelvia side effects |
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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| Other risedronate brands include: Actonel |
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Binosto, Fosamax | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 |
307.2 hours |
N/A |
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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. |
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. |
Summary unavailable. 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 Atelvia:
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A total of 47 drugs are known to interact with Evenity:
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A total of 118 drugs are known to interact with Alendronate:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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October 08, 2010 |
April 09, 2019 |
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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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Boniva
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