Alendronate sodium and Lump in the abdomen - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Lump in the abdomen is reported as a side effect among people who take Alendronate sodium (alendronate sodium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Fosamax, and have Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Lump in the abdomen when taking Alendronate sodium. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 42,896 people who have side effects when taking Alendronate sodium from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Alendronate sodium?

Alendronate sodium has active ingredients of alendronate sodium. It is often used in osteoporosis. eHealthMe is studying from 43,608 Alendronate sodium users. Check the latest studies of Alendronate sodium.

What is Lump in the abdomen?

Lump in the abdomen (an area of swelling or growth on abdomen) is found to be associated with 727 drugs and 1,323 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Lump in the abdomen.

On Jul, 18, 2026

42,896 people reported to have side effects when taking Alendronate sodium.
Among them, 65 people (0.15%) have Lump in the abdomen.

Could Alendronate sodium cause Lump in the abdomen?

Among these 65 people:

How long have people been on Alendronate sodium when they have Lump in the abdomen? *

What is the gender of people who have Lump in the abdomen when taking Alendronate sodium? *

female: 84.62 %
male: 15.38 %

What is the age of people who have Lump in the abdomen when taking Alendronate sodium? *

What are other drugs people take besides Alendronate sodium? *

What are other side effects people have besides Lump in the abdomen? *

Femur Fracture: 45 people, 69.23%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 37 people, 56.92%
Fall: 35 people, 53.85%
Low Turnover Osteopathy (slow removal of old bone and its replacement by new bone): 27 people, 41.54%
Depression: 26 people, 40.00%
High Blood Pressure: 23 people, 35.38%
Rickets (softening of bones): 22 people, 33.85%
Pneumonia: 20 people, 30.77%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 20 people, 30.77%
Pain: 19 people, 29.23%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 11 people, 16.92%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 9 people, 13.85%
High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 10.77%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 7 people, 10.77%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 5 people, 7.69%
Seasonal Allergy (allergic condition due to certain season): 4 people, 6.15%
Heart Rate Irregular: 3 people, 4.62%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 4.62%
Back Pain: 3 people, 4.62%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 3 people, 4.62%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Stuckey BG, Sallie R, "Alendronate-induced unmasking or deterioration of coeliac disease: a case series", Osteoporosis International, 2015 Jan .
Lee WY, Sun LM, Lin MC, Liang JA, Chang SN, Sung FC, Muo CH, Kao CH, "A higher dosage of oral alendronate will increase the subsequent cancer risk of osteoporosis patients in Taiwan: a population-based cohort study", PloS one, 2012 Dec .
Stuckey BG, Sallie R, "Alendronate-induced unmasking or deterioration of coeliac disease: a case series", Osteoporosis International, 2015 Jan .
Lee WY, Sun LM, Lin MC, Liang JA, Chang SN, Sung FC, Muo CH, Kao CH, "A higher dosage of oral alendronate will increase the subsequent cancer risk of osteoporosis patients in Taiwan: a population-based cohort study", PloS one, 2012 Dec .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on alendronate sodium (the active ingredients of Alendronate sodium) and Alendronate sodium (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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