Actonel Teaching 1340
Actonel slows bone loss while increasing bones mass, which may prevent bone fractures.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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Actonel Teaching 1344
When using Actonel get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
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