Difference Between Didrocal and Actonel
11/05/2003 |
Question:
What is the difference between Didrocal and Actonel?
Answer:
Didronel and Actonel are both bisphosphonates that have an effect on bone. Didronel has been approved by the FDA for treatment of Pagets Disease of the bone and a few other bone conditions, but it was not approved for osteoporosis. Actonel has been approved by the FDA for both prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
For more information:
Go to the Osteoporosis health topic.