drug reps are suggesting that Actonel causes fewer GI side effects than Fosamax

August 2003

Some drug reps are suggesting that Actonel causes fewer GI side effects than Fosamax.

It's true that some comparisons show a potential advantage to Actonel. But other studies show no difference.

Most of the research is company-sponsored. It's no surprise that results tend to favor the sponsoring company's drug.

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