About Fosamax Side Effects
- Common side effects include muscle and joint pain or weakness, dizziness, headaches and flue like symptoms (especially when starting on the medication).
- Like other drugs in the bisphosphonate family, Fosamax can cause mild disturbances in the gastrointestinal tract, including constipation, diarrhea, bloating, gas, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping, acid reflux-like symptoms and changes in taste.
- Although unlikely, notify your doctor if you experience new or increased chest pain, heartburn, pain or swelling of the jaw, muscle or bone, have black or bloody stools, excessive vomiting or have trouble swallowing.
- Symptoms of an allergic reaction to Fosamax can include skin outbreaks like rashes, hives, sores, itching, peeling and blistering.
- Prior to using Fosamax, alert your doctor of any allergies you may have and all medications (including over-the-counter and herbal supplements) you're taking, particularly corticosteroids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (aspirin) and hormone replacements (such as estrogens andprogestins).
- It's important to inform your doctor of any preexisting medical history or conditions, especially cancer, anemia, blood disorders (clotting), low calcium levels, kidney diseases, esophageal disorders and any other illness or infections in the mouth.
