Qvar and Actonel drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Qvar (beclomethasone dipropionate) and Actonel (risedronate sodium). Common drug interactions include inflammation among females and alopecia among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Qvar and Actonel. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 72 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Qvar?

Qvar has active ingredients of beclomethasone dipropionate. It is often used in asthma. eHealthMe is studying from 17,355 Qvar users. Check the latest studies of Qvar.

What is Actonel?

Actonel has active ingredients of risedronate sodium. It is often used in osteoporosis. eHealthMe is studying from 29,369 Actonel users. Check the latest studies of Actonel.

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On Aug, 23, 2026

72 people who take Qvar and Actonel together, and have interactions are studied.

Qvar and Actonel drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Qvar and Actonel, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Inflammation
  2. Jaw fracture
  3. Oesophageal mucosal hyperplasia (increased mucous membrane cells of oesophagus)
  4. Oral fibroma (fibrous growths of the oral soft tissues)
  5. Periodontal disease (disease that attacks the gum and bone and around the teeth)
  6. Stem cell transplant
  7. Abdominal pain upper
  8. Actinomycosis (infection that causes sores, or abscesses)
  9. Azotaemia (excess of urea or other nitrogenous compounds in the blood)
  10. Congestive cardiomyopathy (weakening of heart muscle)

male:

  1. Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
  2. Anxiety
  3. Injury
  4. Joint instability (a condition in which the joints aren't sufficiently supported)
  5. Joint range of motion decreased (disease of joint movement)
  6. Joint stiffness
  7. Mobility decreased (ability to move is reduced)
  8. Muscular weakness (muscle weakness)
  9. Myalgia (muscle pain)
  10. Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (involves fibrosis of skin, joints, eyes due to kidney disease)

What are the common drug interactions of Qvar and Actonel, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

  1. Angiopathy (generic term for a disease of the blood vessels)
  2. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  3. Anxiety
  4. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints)
  5. Back pain
  6. Bacteraemia (presence of bacteria in the blood)
  7. Blood cholesterol increased
  8. Bone disorder
  9. Bone erosion
  10. Bone fragmentation

50-59:

  1. Abdominal pain
  2. Abdominal pain upper
  3. Actinomycosis (infection that causes sores, or abscesses)
  4. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  5. Angiopathy (generic term for a disease of the blood vessels)
  6. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  7. Anxiety
  8. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints)
  9. Azotaemia (excess of urea or other nitrogenous compounds in the blood)
  10. Bone erosion

60+:

  1. Rash
  2. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  3. Gait disturbance
  4. Hyperkeratosis (thickening of the outer layer of the skin)
  5. Injury
  6. Joint instability (a condition in which the joints aren't sufficiently supported)
  7. Joint range of motion decreased (disease of joint movement)
  8. Joint stiffness
  9. Mobility decreased (ability to move is reduced)
  10. Muscular weakness (muscle weakness)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 25 people, 34.72%
  2. High Blood Pressure: 23 people, 31.94%
  3. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 19 people, 26.39%
  4. Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 19 people, 26.39%
  5. Depression: 11 people, 15.28%
  6. Polymyalgia Rheumatica (pain in many muscles): 9 people, 12.50%
  7. Bronchospasm (spasm of bronchial smooth muscle producing narrowing of the bronchi): 9 people, 12.50%
  8. Anaemia (lack of blood): 9 people, 12.50%
  9. Hypersensitivity: 7 people, 9.72%
  10. Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 6 people, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on beclomethasone dipropionate and risedronate sodium (the active ingredients of Qvar and Actonel, respectively), and Qvar and Actonel (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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