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What Causes Nausea And Indigestion After Having Risedronate?
Question: Recently broke my wrist Dr ordered a bone scan found I have borderline osteoporosis percribed Actonel EC I take the risedronate tablet on saturday am (twice now) and both times felt sick on monday by lunchtime nausea tired miserable indigestion feel sick until early hours tuesday then better bit by bit coincidence or the tablet?
Brief Answer:
Yes your symptoms are due to risedronate,
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case,
Yes your symptoms are due to risedronate, you can consult your doctor for further instruction.
Side effect common with Bisphosphonates include,
Fever and flu like symptoms are more common when you have the bisphosphonate and taking paracetemol can help
Changes in your bowel movements (constipation or diarrhoea) that usually only last for a few days – it is important to drink plenty of fluids (6 to 8 glasses a day)
Feeling sick is usually mild and gets better after a few days – if it continues or is severe, your doctor or nurse can give you anti sickness tablets
Irritation of the food pipe (oesophagus) can be a side effect of taking bisphosphonate tablets.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Yes your symptoms are due to risedronate,
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case,
Yes your symptoms are due to risedronate, you can consult your doctor for further instruction.
Side effect common with Bisphosphonates include,
Fever and flu like symptoms are more common when you have the bisphosphonate and taking paracetemol can help
Changes in your bowel movements (constipation or diarrhoea) that usually only last for a few days – it is important to drink plenty of fluids (6 to 8 glasses a day)
Feeling sick is usually mild and gets better after a few days – if it continues or is severe, your doctor or nurse can give you anti sickness tablets
Irritation of the food pipe (oesophagus) can be a side effect of taking bisphosphonate tablets.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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