Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using etidronate and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

severe joint, bone, or muscle pain
jaw pain, numbness, or swelling
severe diarrhea
bone fracture
a red, blistering, peeling skin rash

Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take etidronate and talk to your doctor if you experience:

mild diarrhea
headache, confusion
nausea
numbness or tingly feeling

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

 

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