Actonel and Gallbladder attack - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Gallbladder attack 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 1 - 2 years also take Vitamin B12, and have Carcinoid tumor.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Gallbladder attack 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 Gallbladder attack?

Gallbladder attack (gallstones, gallbladder disease and gallbladder pain) is found to be associated with 596 drugs and 986 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Gallbladder attack.



On Apr, 09, 2026

28,929 people reported to have side effects when taking Actonel.
Among them, 19 people (0.07%) have Gallbladder attack.

Could Actonel cause Gallbladder attack?

Among these 19 people:

How long have people been on Actonel when they have Gallbladder attack? *

  • < 1 month: 25 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 25 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 50 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

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

  • female: 94.74 %
  • male: 5.26 %

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

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 42.86 %
  • 60+: 57.14 %

What are other drugs people take besides Actonel? *

  1. Vitamin B12: 10 people, 52.63%
  2. Synthroid: 9 people, 47.37%
  3. Sandostatin: 9 people, 47.37%
  4. Rocaltrol: 9 people, 47.37%
  5. Januvia: 9 people, 47.37%
  6. Fosamax: 6 people, 31.58%
  7. Calcitriol: 5 people, 26.32%
  8. Telmisartan: 5 people, 26.32%
  9. Pantoprazole Sodium: 5 people, 26.32%
  10. Lanreotide Acetate: 5 people, 26.32%

What are other side effects people have besides Gallbladder attack? *

  1. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 13 people, 68.42%
  2. Abdominal Pain Upper: 12 people, 63.16%
  3. Joint Pain: 12 people, 63.16%
  4. Back Pain: 12 people, 63.16%
  5. The Flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus): 12 people, 63.16%
  6. Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 11 people, 57.89%
  7. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 10 people, 52.63%
  8. Kidney Stones: 10 people, 52.63%
  9. Blood Pressure Systolic Increased: 9 people, 47.37%
  10. Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 8 people, 42.11%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. High Blood Pressure: 9 people, 47.37%
  2. Carcinoid Tumor: 9 people, 47.37%
  3. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 5.26%
  4. Parkinson's Disease: 1 person, 5.26%
  5. Pain: 1 person, 5.26%
  6. Organic Brain Syndrome (decreased mental function due to a medical disease): 1 person, 5.26%
  7. Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 1 person, 5.26%
  8. Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 1 person, 5.26%
  9. Constipation: 1 person, 5.26%
  10. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 1 person, 5.26%

* 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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