Ibandronate (Boniva) Side Effects

Possible side effects of ibandronate are listed below. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects if they are severe or persistent.

• Stomach pain
• Upset stomach
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Weakness
• Signs of infection such as fever, chills, sore throat, or cough
• Urinary frequency or urgency
• Pain with urination

Ibandronate can also cause more serious side effects. Call your doctor right away or seek emergency medical attention if you develop the following symptoms:

• New or worsening acid reflux or heartburn
• Difficulty swallowing
• Pain with swallowing
• Pain in the upper chest area
• Signs of a serious allergic reaction (skin rash, hives, itching)
• Gum pain or swelling
• Loosening of the teeth
• Numbness or heaviness in the jaw
• Jaw pain
• Delayed healing in the jaw
• Bone, joint, or muscle pain 
• A dull, aching pain in the groin, hips, or thigh bone

The above list may not include all the potential side effects of ibandronate. Contact your healthcare provider if your side effects are unusual or severe or if they do not get better over time. You can also report unusual side effects to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Ibandronate (Boniva) Overdose: In case of an overdose of ibandronate, call your doctor immediately. You can also call your local poison control center, provincial poison control center, or the national poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Call 911 or emergency services if a person has collapsed, stopped breathing, had a seizure, or is not responding. Symptoms of an overdose of ibandronate may include stomach pain, heartburn, and nausea.

Source: FDA