Etidronate Disodium 200 Mg Tablet Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Bone Pain

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Osteomalacia, Or Softening Of Bones

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Type Of Stomach Irritation Called Gastritis
  • Headache
  • Leg Cramps

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Puncture, Tear Or Hole In The Esophagus
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Bumpy Skin Rash Called A Maculopapular Rash
  • An Ulcer In The Esophagus
  • An Unusual And Spontaneous Bone Break In The Upper Leg
  • Bone Necrosis Of A Face Or Jaw Bone
  • Hallucinations
  • Hives
  • Inflammation Of The Esophagus
  • Itching
  • Joint Pain
  • Muscle Pain
  • Portions Of The Jaw Bone To Die From Lack Of Blood Circulation
  • Stomach Or Intestinal Ulcer
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Painful, Red Or Swollen Tongue
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • Arthritis
  • Confusion
  • Depression
  • Hair Loss
  • Memory Loss

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