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What side effects can this medication cause?

Alendronate may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

  • nausea
  • stomach pain
  • constipation
  • diarrhea
  • gas
  • bloating or fullness in the stomach
  • change in ability to taste food
  • bone, muscle, or joint pain
  • headache
  • dizziness
  • flu-like symptoms

Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately before you take any more alendronate:

  • new or worsening heartburn
  • difficulty swallowing
  • pain on swallowing
  • chest pain
  • bloody vomit or vomit that looks like coffee grounds
  • black, tarry, or bloody stools
  • fever
  • blisters or peeling skin
  • rash (may be made worse by sunlight)
  • itching
  • hives
  • swelling of eyes, face, lips, tongue, or throat
  • difficulty breathing
  • hoarseness
  • painful or swollen gums
  • loosening of the teeth
  • numbness or heavy feeling in the jaw
  • poor healing of the jaw
  • eye pain

Alendronate may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.

 

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