Ibandronate (Oral Route)

Side Effects

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Along with its needed effects, a medicine 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:

More common

1. Bladder pain
2. bloody or cloudy urine
3. chest pain
4. cough producing mucus
5. difficult, burning, or painful urination
6. difficulty with breathing
7. fever or chills
8. frequent urge to urinate
9. lower back or side pain
10. nervousness
11. pounding in the ears
12. shortness of breath
13. slow or fast heartbeat
14. sneezing
15. sore throat
16. tightness in the chest

Less common

1. Bloody or cloudy urine
2. body aches or pain
3. congestion
4. difficulty with swallowing
5. dizziness
6. dryness of the throat
7. fast heartbeat
8. frequent urge to urinate
9. hives
10. hoarseness
11. itching
12. numbness
13. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
14. runny nose
15. skin rash
16. tender, swollen glands in the neck
17. tingling
18. unusual tiredness or weakness
19. voice changes

Incidence not known

1. Abdominal or stomach cramps
2. blurred vision or other change in vision
3. bone, joint, or muscle pain, severe and occasionally incapacitating
4. confusion
5. convulsions
6. eye redness
7. eye tenderness
8. heavy jaw feeling
9. irregular heartbeats
10. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
11. loosening of a tooth
12. muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face
13. noisy breathing
14. numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet
15. pain, swelling, or numbness in the mouth or jaw
16. sensitivity to light
17. severe eye pain
18. tearing
19. tremor
20. unusual pain in the thighs, groin, or hips

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of overdose

1. Acid or sour stomach
2. belching
3. bone pain
4. burning feeling in the chest or stomach
5. heartburn
6. indigestion
7. loss of appetite
8. pain or burning in the throat
9. sores or ulcers
10. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
11. tenderness in the stomach area
12. vomiting
13. white spots on the lips or tongue or inside the mouth

Some side effects 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:

More common

1. Diarrhea
2. ear congestion
3. headache
4. loss of voice
5. pain in the extremity (arms and legs)

Less common

1. Cough
2. difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
3. difficulty with moving
4. discouragement
5. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
6. feeling sad or empty
7. general feeling of discomfort or illness
8. irritability
9. joint pain
10. lack or loss of strength
11. lightheadedness
12. loss of interest or pleasure
13. muscle aches and pain
14. muscle stiffness
15. pain, swelling, or redness in the joints
16. sensation of spinning
17. shivering
18. stuffy nose
19. sweating
20. tooth disorder
21. trouble concentrating
22. trouble sleeping

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024

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