Didronel
Didronel is used in the treatment of Paget's disease and to treat or prevent certain
types of bone problems that may occur after hip replacement or spinal cord injury.
Didronel reduces the release and breakdown of calcium from bone.
It is important you get enough calcium and vitamin D while you are taking Didronel.
Your doctor may prescribe supplements if your dietary intake is not enough.Take Didronel
at least 2 hours before or after eating meals or ingesting milk or dairy products,
vitamins, or iron and magnesium supplements.
Precautions concerning Didronel
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Didronel, pamidronate (Aredia),
tiludronate (Skelid), risedronate (Actonel), alendronate (Fosamax), or any other drugs.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you
are taking, especially antacids, anticoagulants (''blood thinners'') such as warfarin
(Coumadin), calcium supplements, medications containing magnesium or aluminum, minerals
(magnesium, iron), and vitamins.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had renal disease or gastrointestinal disease
(including enterocolitis, ulcers, dyspepsia, esophageal disease, or gastritis).
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If
you become pregnant while taking Didronel, call your doctor.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that
you are taking Didronel.
Side effects of Didronel
Although side effects from Didronel are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if
any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- upset stomach
- diarrhea
- altered taste
- bone pain
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- rash
- hives
- itching
- difficulty breathing
- swelling of the face or neck
- broken bones
- black or tarry stools
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