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

Summary:

Contraception is reported as a side effect among people who take Actonel (risedronate sodium), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Methotrexate, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Contraception 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 Contraception?

Contraception is found to be associated with 1,765 drugs and 1,640 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Contraception.

On Apr, 25, 2026

28,929 people reported to have side effects when taking Actonel.
Among them, 15 people (0.05%) have Contraception.

Among these 15 people:

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

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

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Actonel? *

What are other side effects people have besides Contraception? *

Drug Exposure During Pregnancy: 5 people, 33.33%
Abortion Spontaneous (naturally occurring miscarriage): 5 people, 33.33%
Urinary Tract Infection: 3 people, 20.00%
White Blood Cell Count Increased: 2 people, 13.33%
Placental Disorder: 2 people, 13.33%
Dizziness: 2 people, 13.33%
Abortion Induced (medically referred abortion): 2 people, 13.33%
Antepartum Haemorrhage (bleeding from the vagina during pregnancy from the 24th week): 1 person, 6.67%
Eating Disorder: 1 person, 6.67%
Headache (pain in head): 1 person, 6.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 4 people, 26.67%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 3 people, 20.00%
Sleep Disorder: 3 people, 20.00%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 3 people, 20.00%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 2 people, 13.33%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 13.33%
Trigeminal Neuralgia (a painful condition of the nerve responsible for most facial sensation): 1 person, 6.67%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 1 person, 6.67%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 1 person, 6.67%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 1 person, 6.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Contraception:

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Contraception (1,640 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Hirschmann S, Gibel A, Tsvelikhovsky I, Lisker A, "Late-Onset Psychosis and Risedronate Treatment for Osteoporosis: A Case Report", Clinical schizophrenia & related psychoses, 2013 May .
Ko KD, Cho BL, "Risedronate-related Localized Amnesia in an Elderly Patient with Osteoporosis", Journal of the Korean Geriatrics Society, 2012 Dec .
Hirschmann S, Gibel A, Tsvelikhovsky I, Lisker A, "Late-Onset Psychosis and Risedronate Treatment for Osteoporosis: A Case Report", Clinical schizophrenia & related psychoses, 2013 May .
Ko KD, Cho BL, "Risedronate-related Localized Amnesia in an Elderly Patient with Osteoporosis", Journal of the Korean Geriatrics Society, 2012 Dec .

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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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