Etidronate (Systemic)
Brand Names : Didronel, EHDP
Precautions While Using This MedicineIt is important that your doctor check your progress at regular
visits
even if you are between treatments and are not taking this medicine.
If your condition has improved and your doctor has told you to stop taking
etidronate, your progress must still be checked. The results of laboratory
tests or the occurrence of certain symptoms will tell your doctor if more
medicine must be taken. Your doctor may want you to begin another course of
treatment after you have been off the medicine for at least 3 months.
If this medicine causes you to have nausea or diarrhea and it continues,
check with your doctor. The dose may need to be changed.
If bone pain occurs or worsens during treatment, check with your doctor.
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