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Other brands: Fosamax, Binosto
Medically reviewed by USARx EDITORIAL TEAM Last updated on 1/27/2021.
Source: Drugs.com Alendronate Sodium (www.drugs.com/alendronate.html).
Commonly reported side effects of alendronate include: decreased serum calcium and decreased serum phosphate. Other side effects include: arthralgia, myalgia, and ostealgia. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.
For the ConsumerApplies to alendronate: oral solution, oral tablet, oral tablet effervescent
Along with its needed effects, alendronate may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking alendronate:
More common
Less common
Rare
Incidence not known
Some side effects of alendronate may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common
Incidence not known
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to alendronate: oral solution, oral tablet, oral tablet effervescent
GeneralGenerally, this drug has been well tolerated. Adverse effects usually have been mild when patients adhered to prescribing instructions.
MusculoskeletalVery common (10% or more): Bone, muscle or joint pain (sometimes severe)
Common (1% to 10%): Muscle cramp, joint swelling
Rare (less than 0.1%): Osteonecrosis of the jaw, atypical subtrochanteric and diaphyseal femoral fractures
Postmarketing reports: Myalgia, low-energy femoral shaft and subtrochanteric fractures
DermatologicCommon (1% to 10%): Alopecia, pruritus
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Rash, erythema
Rare (less than 0.1%): Rash with photosensitivity, severe skin reactions including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis
GastrointestinalCommon (1% to 10%): Abdominal pain, dyspepsia, acid regurgitation, nausea, abdominal distension, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, esophageal ulcer, gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Gastric ulcer, esophagitis, esophageal erosions, melena, dysphagia, vomiting
Rare (less than 0.1%): Esophageal stricture, oropharyngeal ulceration, upper gastrointestinal PUB (perforation, ulcers, bleeding)
Postmarketing reports: Localized osteonecrosis of the jaw, generally associated with tooth extraction and/or local infection with delayed healing
Nervous systemCommon (1% to 10%): Headache, dizziness
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dysgeusia
OtherCommon (1% to 10%): Vertigo, asthenia, peripheral edema
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Transient symptoms of myalgia, malaise and rarely, typically in association with initiation of treatment
OcularUncommon (0.1% to 1%): Eye inflammation (uveitis, scleritis, episcleritis)
MetabolicRare (less than 0.1%): Symptomatic hypocalcemia (often in association with predisposing conditions)
HypersensitivityRare (less than 0.1%): Urticaria, angioedema
RespiratoryPostmarketing reports: Acute asthma exacerbations
Medically reviewed by USARx EDITORIAL TEAM Last updated on 1/27/2021.
Source: Drugs.com Alendronate Sodium (www.drugs.com/alendronate.html).
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