Mild Side Effects

• More common side effects of strontium include body chills and feeling flushed. These are normally mild in nature and usually only occur immediately after the drug has been injected.
  
  

Serious Side Effects

• More serious side effects are possible, but the chances of their occurring are rare. These include difficulty urinating or the presence of blood in the urine, blood in the stool or stools that are tarry in color, or bruises or red areas on the skin.
  
  

Risk of Infection

• Because strontium reduces the body's ability to fight infection, it is important to avoid or use extreme caution when engaging in any activity that could result in puncturing or bruising of the skin. Contact sports should be avoided, and extreme caution should be used when shaving or using sharp knives. You should also refrain from touching the inside of your nose or mouth.
  
  

Radiation

• Strontium contains radiation which can stay in the body for up to 1 week. When urinating, a flush toilet should be used instead of a urinal, and it should be flushed twice after use. Wash your hands thoroughly and also be sure to wipe up any urine that may have splashed, and dispose of the item used in the cleaning process.
  
  

Pregnancy

• Women who are pregnant should not take strontium without consulting a physician. It can also pass into breast milk, so it should not be taken if breastfeeding an infant.