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Patients

Taking Risedronate
7 Patients currently take Risedronate
0 Patients stopped taking Risedronate
suri Sex: F Sensation: None Overall: Moderate Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: moderate Swallowing: moderate Upper limb: moderate Walking: severe See profile suri Actonel, mg daily since Mar 26, 2006
Temmu Sex: M Sensation: Moderate Overall: Mild Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: moderate Swallowing: none Upper limb: none Walking: moderate See profile Temmu Actonel, 35mg daily since May 01, 2002

Brand Names: Actonel
Generic Name: Risedronate

What is Risedronate? 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). Read more...

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Reasons Taken

7 patients in the community are taking or have taken Risedronate.

Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Other	7	100%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Risedronate.

0 mg Daily	0 Weekly	35 mg Weekly	30 mg Daily	30 mg Weekly	35 mg Daily
1	1	1	1	1	2

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Risedronate or how long patients were taking Risedronate before stopping.

Currently taking Risedronate

0-1 month	1-3 months	3-6 months	6 months-1year	1-2 years	2 years or more
0	0	0	0	0	4

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