Skelid

Tiludronate

Skelid is in a class of drugs called bisphosphonates, and works by slowing the breakdown of bone to allow new bone to be formed. It is used to treat adults with Paget’s disease.

Some common side effects associated with Skelid are:

• abnormal skin sensations
• diarrhea
• gas
• nausea
• upset stomach
• stuffy nose
• vomiting

If any of the following side effects occur, a doctor should be contacted right away:

• rash
• hives
• difficulty breathing
• tightness in the chest
• swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue
• black or bloody stools
• chest pain
• difficulty swallowing
• pain upon swallowing
• new, worsening, or severe heartburn
• red swollen, blistered, or peeling skin
• stomach pain
• swelling of the hands or feet
• throat pain or irritation
• vision changes
• vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

On October 1, 2007, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its conclusion from a review of bisphosphonate drugs, including Skelid. Despite a New England Journal of Medicine article published in May 2007 that raised safety concerns about the drugs, the FDA said doctors and patients should continue using them.