The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Stomach pain (4%)
- Indigestion (3%)
- Bone, muscle, or joint pain (3%)
- Nausea (2%)
- Acid reflux (2%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Bloating
- Constipation
- Passing gas
Note: Side effects were reported in postmenopausal women who were taking 70 mg of alendronate (Fosamax) once weekly.
Fosamax Plus D serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Stomach or esophagus irritation: trouble swallowing, new pain with swallowing, pain around the middle of your chest, new or worsening heartburn
- Severe pain in the bone, muscle, or joint
- New fracture: dull or aching pain in your thigh or groin
Source: DailyMed
The following Fosamax Plus D side effects have also been reported
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:
Less common
Chest pain, discomfort, or burning
difficulty with swallowing
muscle or bone pain
pain with swallowing
vomiting blood
Rare
Abdominal or stomach cramps
blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
chills
confusion
convulsions
difficulty with breathing
irregular heartbeats
joint pain
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
mood or mental changes
muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face
numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet
rapid weight gain
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
red, irritated eyes
shortness of breath
sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
swelling of the neck
unusual tiredness or weakness
unusual weight gain or loss
vomiting
Incidence not known
Burning upper abdominal or stomach pain
difficulty with moving
heavy jaw feeling
loosening of a tooth
loss of appetite
muscle aching or cramping
muscle pains or stiffness
pain or burning in the throat
pain, swelling, or numbness in the mouth or jaw
severe bone, joint, or muscle pain
stomach bloating, burning, cramping, or pain
swollen joints
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:
Less common
Acid or sour stomach
belching
excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
full feeling
headache
indigestion
passing gas
pressure in the stomach
stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
swelling of the abdominal or stomach area
Rare
Blurred vision or other change in vision
decreased vision
eye redness
eye tenderness
flushing or redness of the skin
increased tearing
rash
redness of the eye
sensitivity of the eye to light
severe eye pain
tearing
unusually warm skin
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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