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Treating Side Effects of Altevia and “Ordinary” Risedronate

Posted by jojo4cm @jojo4cm, Aug 16 6:59pm

Hi everyone- newbie here! My spouse will soon start taking generic version of Altevia (delayed-release risedronate that is taken immediately after breakfast). I am hoping the delayed-release coating will protect her esophagus and minimize stomach problems, since it's supposed to be absorbed in the small intestine. But once it's absorbed into the body, the drug seems to have many possible side effects, most commonly pain in joints and muscles. How have others in this group treated risedronate's side effects and how successful have you been in coping with them?

(note: this was posted earlier today with a confusing topic description. I hope this post's topic description is better.)

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mayblin | @mayblin | Aug 16 7:19pm

Hi @jojo4cm I believe there was a member describing the delayed release usage awhile back, let me see if I could find the thread and post a link to you.

Were you able yo get the generic or brand altevia? If so, do you mind share which retail pharmacy carries them (assuming you are in US)? Thank you!

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jojo4cm | @jojo4cm | Aug 17 10:35am
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@mayblin

Hi @jojo4cm I believe there was a member describing the delayed release usage awhile back, let me see if I could find the thread and post a link to you.

Were you able yo get the generic or brand altevia? If so, do you mind share which retail pharmacy carries them (assuming you are in US)? Thank you!

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Hi @mayblin. I got my generic Altelvia from my Publix pharmacy. I know that my local Walgreens carries it, too.
Check out GoodRx for your local pharmacies that carry generic or brand-name Altevia and GoodRx discounted prices at each local pharmacy. GoodRx is very useful for buying meds, especially if you don't have a good drug plan.
Drugs-com is useful for drug information, including what companies make the generic, although I'm not sure that information is always current. But a call to the generic company can easily confirm whether they actually make the drug.

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mayblin | @mayblin | Aug 17 12:04pm
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@jojo4cm

Hi @mayblin. I got my generic Altelvia from my Publix pharmacy. I know that my local Walgreens carries it, too.
Check out GoodRx for your local pharmacies that carry generic or brand-name Altevia and GoodRx discounted prices at each local pharmacy. GoodRx is very useful for buying meds, especially if you don't have a good drug plan.
Drugs-com is useful for drug information, including what companies make the generic, although I'm not sure that information is always current. But a call to the generic company can easily confirm whether they actually make the drug.

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Thanks for the info! The link below had some discussions about altevia. I see the contributor @researchmaven had replied to you in your other post.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/drug-holiday/
Hope everything goes smooth!

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