Ibandronate (Systemic)

Brand Names : Boniva

Side Effects of This Medicine

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

Bladder pain; bloody or cloudy urine; chest pain; cough producing mucus; difficulty breathing; difficult, burning, or painful urination; fever or chills; frequent urge to urinate; lower back or side pain; shortness of breath; sneezing; sore throat; tightness in chest; wheezing

Less common

Body aches or pain; congestion; difficulty swallowing; dizziness; dryness of throat; fast heartbeat; hives; hoarseness; itching; large amount of cholesterol in the blood; numbness; puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips or tongue; runny nose; skin rash; tender, swollen glands in neck; tingling; trouble in swallowing; unusual tiredness or weakness; voice changes

Incidence unknown

Blurred vision or other change in vision; eye redness; eye tenderness; sensitivity to light; severe eye pain; tearing

Symptoms of Overdose

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

Abdominal cramps; acid or sour stomach; belching; bone pain; burning feeling in chest or stomach; chest pain; confusion; convulsions; difficulty in breathing; difficulty in swallowing; heartburn; indigestion; irregular heartbeats; loss of appetite; mood or mental changes; muscle cramps in hands, arms, feet, legs, or face; numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet; pain or burning in throat; shortness of breath; stomach discomfort upset or pain; sores, ulcers; tenderness in stomach area; tremor; ulcer; unusual tiredness or weakness; upset stomach; vomiting; white spots on lips or tongue or inside the mouth

Other 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. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome.

More Common

Acid or sour stomach; belching; diarrhea; ear congestion; headache; heartburn; indigestion; loss of voice; pain in extremity (arms and legs); stomach discomfort, upset or pain

Less common

Difficulty in moving; feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings; lack or loss of strength; lightheadedness; muscle pain or stiffness; pain, swelling, or redness in joints; sensation of spinning; tooth disorder; vomiting

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