Atelvia and Headache - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Headache is reported as a side effect among people who take Atelvia (risedronate sodium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Vitamin D, and have Osteopenia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Headache when taking Atelvia. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 587 people who have side effects when taking Atelvia from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Atelvia?

Atelvia has active ingredients of risedronate sodium. It is often used in osteoporosis. eHealthMe is studying from 611 Atelvia users. Check the latest studies of Atelvia.

What is Headache?

Headache (pain in head) is found to be associated with 3,747 drugs and 5,770 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Headache.

On Jul, 09, 2026

587 people reported to have side effects when taking Atelvia.
Among them, 43 people (7.33%) have Headache.

Among these 43 people:

How long have people been on Atelvia when they have Headache? *

What is the gender of people who have Headache when taking Atelvia? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Headache when taking Atelvia? *

What are other drugs people take besides Atelvia? *

What are other side effects people have besides Headache? *

Joint Pain: 14 people, 32.56%
Chest Pain: 12 people, 27.91%
Weakness: 12 people, 27.91%
Back Pain: 10 people, 23.26%
Fever: 9 people, 20.93%
Diarrhea: 9 people, 20.93%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 9 people, 20.93%
Pain: 8 people, 18.60%
Influenza Like Illness: 8 people, 18.60%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 7 people, 16.28%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 6 people, 13.95%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 4 people, 9.30%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 3 people, 6.98%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 3 people, 6.98%
Hypogammaglobulinaemia (an abnormally low concentration of gamma globulin in the blood and increased risk of infection): 3 people, 6.98%
Bone Density Decreased: 2 people, 4.65%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 4.65%
Bone Disorder: 2 people, 4.65%
Pain: 2 people, 4.65%
Bone Loss: 2 people, 4.65%

* 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 Atelvia) and Atelvia (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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