Risedronate-related Localized Amnesia in an Elderly Patient with Osteoporosis.
10.4235/jkgs.2012.16.4.233
- Author:
Ki Dong KO
1
;
Be Long CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Family Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. belong.cho@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Risedronate;
Osteoporosis;
Amnesia
- MeSH:
Aged;
Amnesia;
Bone Diseases, Metabolic;
Diphosphonates;
Etidronic Acid;
Female;
Humans;
Osteoporosis;
Risedronate Sodium
- From:Journal of the Korean Geriatrics Society
2012;16(4):233-236
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Osteoporosis is the most common metabolic bone disease that results in an increased risk of fragility fractures. Bisphosphonates are commonly used in the treatment of osteoporosis. Concerns about their association with several possible adverse effects have been raised. Here, we experienced a rare case regarding a 63-year-old female patient who had localized amnesia related to once-monthly oral risedronate. A clear cause-and-effect relationship between the treatment of risedronate and this event has not been established and the mechanism behind the adverse effect is unknown. As clinical uses of bisphosphonates continue to expand, clinicians should be aware of the rare but potential adverse effects associated with bisphosphonates including neuropsychiatric problems.
