What are common side effects of bisphosphonate pills?

The main side effects of bisphosphonate pills are stomach upset and heartburn. Don't lie down or bend over for 30 to 60 minutes to avoid the medicine washing back up into the esophagus. Most people who follow these tips don't have these side effects.

Bisphosphonate pills aren't absorbed well by the stomach. It is important to take the medicine with a tall glass of plain water on an empty stomach, before first food or other medications or pills in the morning. Don't put anything else into your stomach for 30 to 60 minutes. After waiting, you can eat, drink other liquids and take other medicines.