Ibandronate Side Effects

Brand Names: Boniva

Please note - some side effects for Ibandronate may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Ibandronate - for the Consumer

Ibandronate

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Ibandronate:

Constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; headache; heartburn; mild flu-like symptoms; nausea; pain in the arms, legs, or back; stomach upset; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody or black, tarry stools; chest pain; eye pain; painful or difficult swallowing; severe bone, joint, or muscle pain; severe or persistent dizziness or headache; severe or persistent heartburn or stomach pain; swelling or pain in your jaw; vision changes; vomiting blood or a substance that looks like coffee grounds.

Side Effects by Body System

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea, dyspepsia, diarrhea, tooth disorder, vomiting, gastritis, constipation and abdominal pain.

Metabolic

Metabolic side effects have included hypercholesterolemia.

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal side effects have included myalgia, joint disorder, back pain, pain in extremities, localized osteoarthritis, muscle cramps and arthritis. Hypocalcemia following dosing has been reported postmarketing.

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included hypertension.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache, dizziness, insomnia, vertigo, and nerve root lesion.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included upper respiratory tract infection, bronchitis, pneumonia, and pharyngitis.

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects have included urinary tract infection.

General

General side effects have included back pain, infection, asthenia, and influenza-like illness.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included rash.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects have included allergic reactions.

Ocular

Ocular side effects have included ocular inflammation such as uveitis and scleritis.

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