Actonel and Migraine with aura - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Migraine with aura is reported as a side effect among people who take Actonel (risedronate sodium), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Calcium, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Migraine with aura 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 Migraine with aura?

Migraine with aura (headache with vision weakness) is found to be associated with 418 drugs and 819 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Migraine with aura.

On Jul, 04, 2026

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

Among these 15 people:

How long have people been on Actonel when they have Migraine with aura? *

What is the gender of people who have Migraine with aura when taking Actonel? *

female: 33.33 %
male: 66.67 %

What is the age of people who have Migraine with aura when taking Actonel? *

What are other drugs people take besides Actonel? *

What are other side effects people have besides Migraine with aura? *

Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye): 11 people, 73.33%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 11 people, 73.33%
Muscle Twitching: 11 people, 73.33%
Glaucoma (increased fluid pressure in the eye with vision loss): 11 people, 73.33%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 10 people, 66.67%
Extranodal Marginal Zone B-Cell Lymphoma (Malt Type) (cancer originating from b cells in the marginal zone of the malt): 10 people, 66.67%
Myelitis Transverse (a neurological condition consisting of an inflammatory process of the spinal cord): 10 people, 66.67%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 10 people, 66.67%
Felty's Syndrome (a combination of rheumatoid arthritis, an enlarged spleen, an abnormally low white blood count): 10 people, 66.67%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 10 people, 66.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 11 people, 73.33%
Parkinson's Disease: 1 person, 6.67%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 1 person, 6.67%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 6.67%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 1 person, 6.67%
Bronchitis Chronic (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes- chronic): 1 person, 6.67%
Breast Cancer: 1 person, 6.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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