Actonel and Pseudomonas infection - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pseudomonas infection 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 - 6 months also take Methotrexate, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pseudomonas infection 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 Pseudomonas infection?

Pseudomonas infection (pseudomonas infection is caused by a bacterium, pseudomonas aeruginosa) is found to be associated with 869 drugs and 1,063 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pseudomonas infection.

On Aug, 06, 2026

28,929 people reported to have side effects when taking Actonel.
Among them, 23 people (0.08%) have Pseudomonas infection.

Could Actonel cause Pseudomonas infection?

Among these 23 people:

How long have people been on Actonel when they have Pseudomonas infection? *

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

female: 69.57 %
male: 30.43 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Actonel? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pseudomonas infection? *

Pneumonia: 5 people, 21.74%
Pain In Extremity: 5 people, 21.74%
Weakness: 4 people, 17.39%
Interstitial Lung Disease: 4 people, 17.39%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 4 people, 17.39%
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (nerve compression at wrist results numbness weakness, pain , swelling): 4 people, 17.39%
Blood Glucose Increased: 4 people, 17.39%
Pain: 4 people, 17.39%
Rashes (redness): 4 people, 17.39%
Depression: 4 people, 17.39%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 11 people, 47.83%
Urinary Tract Infection: 3 people, 13.04%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 8.70%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 2 people, 8.70%
Depression: 2 people, 8.70%
Rash Pruritic (redness with itching): 1 person, 4.35%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 1 person, 4.35%
Nausea And Vomiting: 1 person, 4.35%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 1 person, 4.35%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 1 person, 4.35%

* 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

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