Alendronate SODIUM Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

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  • gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • indigestion
  • constipation
  • nausea
  • diarrhea
  • intense abdominal pain
  • pain in the muscles or bones

    • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

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    If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • headache
  • vomiting
  • gas
  • abdominal bloating

    • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • low amount of phosphate in the blood
  • low amount of calcium in the blood
  • inflammation of the uvea of the eye
  • worsening asthma
  • inflammation of the esophagus
  • an ulcer in the esophagus
  • a puncture, tear or hole in the esophagus
  • a stomach ulcer
  • an ulcer of the duodenum
  • a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called toxic epidermal necrolysis
  • a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • hives
  • a type of allergic reaction called angioedema
  • a hypersensitivity reaction to a drug
  • inflammation of the white outer coat of the eye
  • portions of the jaw bone to die from lack of blood circulation
  • a narrowing in the esophagus
  • a cholesteatoma, an abnormal, noncancerous skin growth that develops in the middle part of the ear
  • an unusual and spontaneous bone break in the upper leg
  • bone necrosis of a face or jaw bone

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • black tarry stools
  • increased sensitivity of the skin to the sun
  • hair loss
  • sensation of spinning or whirling
  • dizziness
  • flu-like symptoms
  • a feeling of general discomfort called malaise
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