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FOSAMAX SIDE EFFECTS
What side effects can Fosamax cause?
Alendronate (brand name Fosamax) may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
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jaw swelling or pain
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stomach pain
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constipation
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diarrhea
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gas
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bloating or fullness in the stomach
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change in ability to taste food
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pain in bones, muscles, or joints
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headache
Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately. It is very important to talk to your doctor right away after you develop these symptoms to be sure you do not develop a serious condition:
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jaw injury
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new or worsening heartburn
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difficulty swallowing or pain when swallowing
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chest pain
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upset stomach
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vomiting
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bloody vomit or vomit that looks like coffee grounds
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black, tarry, or bloody stools
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mouth sores or pain in the mouth (especially if you chew or suck on tablets)
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rash (may be severe and may be made worse by sunlight)
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itching
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hives
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swelling of eyes, face, lips, tongue, or throat
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difficulty breathing or swallowing
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hoarseness
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eye pain
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flu-like symptoms
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fever
Some laboratory animals who were given alendronate developed a certain type of cancer. It is not known if alendronate causes this type of cancer in humans. Talk to your doctor about the risk of taking this medication.
Alendronate may cause other problems such as Osteonecrosis of the Jaw, or "Jaw Death". Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
Source American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc.
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