<p>This is in a group of medicines called bisphosphonates. It alters the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body. It slows bone loss while increasing bone mass, which may prevent bone fractures. Risedronate is a prescription medicine used:</p>

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	<li>To prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.</li>
	<li>To increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis.</li>
	<li>To prevent and treat osteoporosis in men and women that is caused by treatment with steroid medicines such as prednisone.</li>
	<li>To treat Paget&rsquo;s disease of bone in men and women.</li>
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