Boniva Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON 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

  • a common cold
  • indigestion
  • backache
  • muscle pain
  • pain in the arms or legs
  • flu-like symptoms
  • headache
  • diarrhea
  • stomach cramps

    • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • pneumonia
  • urinary tract infection

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

  • an infection
  • high blood pressure
  • throat irritation
  • bronchitis
  • a tooth disease
  • a type of stomach irritation called gastritis
  • constipation
  • arthritis
  • joint pain
  • sensation of spinning or whirling
  • dizziness
  • a skin rash
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • generalized weakness

    • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • low amount of calcium in the blood
  • inflammation of the uvea of the eye
  • eye inflammation
  • worsening asthma
  • inflammation of the esophagus
  • an ulcer in the esophagus
  • a puncture, tear or hole in the esophagus
  • inflammation of the skin with blisters
  • erythema multiforme, a type of allergic skin reaction
  • a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • bone pain
  • a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis
  • a type of allergic reaction called angioedema
  • portions of the jaw bone to die from lack of blood circulation
  • a narrowing in the esophagus
  • 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

  • cramps
  • difficulty sleeping
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