Risedronate and Sodium bicarbonate interaction
Risedronate and Sodium bicarbonate: the Risedronate prescribing label describes an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Risedronate (Risedronate Sodium) label · effective 2026-02-03
Calcium Supplements/Antacids When Risedronate sodium delayed-release was administered following breakfast, the co-administration of a tablet containing 600 mg of elemental calcium and 400 international units vitamin D reduced risedronate bioavailability by approximately 38% [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .
Calcium supplements, antacids, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), H 2 blockers, magnesium-based supplements or laxatives, and iron preparations interfere with the absorption of Risedronate sodium delayed-release ( 7.1 , 7.2 )
Calcium supplements, antacids, magnesium-based supplements or laxatives, and iron preparations interfere with the absorption of Risedronate sodium delayed-release and should not be taken together.
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