Alendronate 40 Mg Tablet Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
• Indigestion
• Intense Abdominal Pain
• Nausea
• Pain In The Muscles Or Bones

INFREQUENT side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• Abdominal Bloating
• Difficulty Swallowing
• Gas
• Headache
• Vomiting

RARE side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• A Cholesteatoma, An Abnormal, Noncancerous Skin Growth That Develops In The Middle Part Of The Ear
• A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
• A Narrowing In The Esophagus
• A Puncture, Tear Or Hole In The Esophagus
• A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
• A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
• A Stomach Ulcer
• A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
• An Ulcer In The Esophagus
• An Ulcer Of The Duodenum
• An Unusual And Spontaneous Bone Break In The Upper Leg
• Bone Necrosis Of A Face Or Jaw Bone
• Hives
• Inflammation Of The Esophagus
• Inflammation Of The Uvea Of The Eye
• Inflammation Of The White Outer Coat Of The Eye
• Low Amount Of Calcium In The Blood
• Low Amount Of Phosphate In The Blood
• Portions Of The Jaw Bone To Die From Lack Of Blood Circulation
• Worsening Asthma

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
• A Skin Rash
• A Type Of Stomach Irritation Called Gastritis
• Black Tarry Stools
• Bone Pain
• Dizziness
• Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
• Flu-Like Symptoms
• Hair Loss
• Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
• Itching
• Joint Pain
• Muscle Pain
• Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling