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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...Click to read more below

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Reasons Taken

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

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 3 60%
General health 1 20%
Mobility 1 20%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Risedronate.

  0 mg none 5.0001 mg week
  1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 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
1
0
0
2

Stopped taking Risedronate

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
0
1
0
0
Why Patients Stopped Taking Risedronate (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 1 100% Other: 100%


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