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Actonel and Bronchiectasis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bronchiectasis is reported as a side effect among people who take Actonel (risedronate sodium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Pentasa, and have Primary immunodeficiency syndrome.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bronchiectasis when taking Actonel. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 28,929 people who have side effects when taking Actonel from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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.

What is Bronchiectasis?

Bronchiectasis (abnormal widening of the bronchi or their branches, causing a risk of infection) is found to be associated with 783 drugs and 857 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bronchiectasis.

On Jun, 22, 2026

28,929 people reported to have side effects when taking Actonel.
Among them, 63 people (0.22%) have Bronchiectasis.

Could Actonel cause Bronchiectasis?

Among these 63 people:

How long have people been on Actonel when they have Bronchiectasis? *

  • < 1 month: 8.33 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 66.67 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 25.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Bronchiectasis when taking Actonel? *

  • female: 61.29 %
  • male: 38.71 %

What is the age of people who have Bronchiectasis when taking Actonel? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 32.76 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 12.07 %
  • 60+: 55.17 %

What are other drugs people take besides Actonel? *

  1. Hizentra: 19 people, 30.16%
  2. Pentasa: 19 people, 30.16%
  3. Prednisone: 16 people, 25.40%
  4. Vancomycin: 14 people, 22.22%
  5. Novorapid: 14 people, 22.22%
  6. Fosamax: 14 people, 22.22%
  7. Methotrexate: 11 people, 17.46%
  8. Doral: 10 people, 15.87%
  9. Folic Acid: 10 people, 15.87%
  10. Premarin: 9 people, 14.29%

What are other side effects people have besides Bronchiectasis? *

  1. Pneumonia: 30 people, 47.62%
  2. Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 19 people, 30.16%
  3. Cough: 18 people, 28.57%
  4. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 18 people, 28.57%
  5. Joint Pain: 18 people, 28.57%
  6. Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 17 people, 26.98%
  7. Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 16 people, 25.40%
  8. Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 16 people, 25.40%
  9. Cytomegalovirus Infection: 15 people, 23.81%
  10. Asthma: 15 people, 23.81%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Primary Immunodeficiency Syndrome: 19 people, 30.16%
  2. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 18 people, 28.57%
  3. Asthma: 6 people, 9.52%
  4. Interstitial Lung Disease: 4 people, 6.35%
  5. Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma) (an autoimmune or connective tissue disease. it is characterized by thickening of the skin): 4 people, 6.35%
  6. Raynaud's Phenomenon (discoloration of the fingers, toes, and occasionally other areas): 4 people, 6.35%
  7. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 1 person, 1.59%
  8. Back Pain: 1 person, 1.59%
  9. Breast Cancer Recurrent: 1 person, 1.59%
  10. Cough: 1 person, 1.59%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on risedronate sodium (the active ingredients of Actonel) and Actonel (the brand name). 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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