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Skelid Side Effects

Indigestion or heartburn, diarrhea, and nausea are the most common side effects that have been seen with Skelid. Side effects are generally minor and don't require medical attention in most cases, but there are a number of less common but potentially serious Skelid side effects that should be reported to a healthcare provider immediately. These include chest pain, difficulty swallowing, and jaw or tooth problems.

 

Skelid Side Effects: An Introduction

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with Skelid® (tiludronate disodium); however, not everyone who takes the medication will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider.
 
(This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with Skelid. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of Skelid side effects with you.)
 

Common Side Effects of Skelid

Skelid has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials, in which a group of people taking the drug have side effects documented and compared to another group not taking the medicine. This way, it is possible to see what side effects occur, how often they appear, and how they compare to the group not taking the medicine.
 
In these studies, the most common side effects of Skelid included:
 
  • Diarrhea -- in up to 9.3 percent of people
  • Nausea -- up to 9.3 percent
  • Indigestion or heartburn -- up to 5.3 percent
  • Runny or stuffy nose -- up to 5.3 percent
  • Sinus infection -- up to 5.3 percent
  • Accidental injury -- up to 4 percent
  • Unusual sensations, such as burning or tingling -- up to 4 percent
  • Vomiting -- up to 4 percent.
     
Other common Skelid side effects (occurring in 1 to 3 percent of people) included:
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;