BONIVA Reviews (IBANDRONATE SODIUM)

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BONIVA  (IBANDRONATE SODIUM):  Ibandronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis). Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases after menopause, as you age, or if you take corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for long periods. This medication works by slowing bone loss to help maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Ibandronate belongs to a class of medications called bisphosphonates.   FDA Approval Date: 2005-03-24 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 1  Thinning bones Today I took my very healthy and active 91 year old mother for a bone density exam. It showed that she is losing bone mass. Her doctor wants to put her on Boniva. No way oj after reading the coments on this web site. She has no pain anywhere and I'm not about to allow him to put this poison in her body. When I asked him about the possible side effects, he minimalized them to the extreme. What is this - are the doctors getting some kind of kickback from the drug companies? She had a severe adverse reaction some months ago from an antibiotic called Levaquin and although all of her pains were listed as possible side effects from this drug - her doctor would absolutely not even acknowledge that possibility. It's call PYA! This web site is wonderful - it tells you what the doctors and the drug companies will not. F 91 0 days
10/23/2007
 1   my grandma started taking this on oct 5 she was in okay health had no real health problems besides she was getting old after she took this med she got really sick like she had the flu but she never would get better she got to were her body hurt and she didnt not want to get out of bed. she also get to wher she would not eat said it hurt we took her to the dr and the dr said that it sounded like the side effect of the boniva and to give a few day and she would start to fell better she never did so on oct 14 we took her to the hosp they ran all kinda of test could not find any thing sad to say my grandmother die on oct 19 the dr never did say that boniva had any thing to do with it but she was fine in till she started taking this med. my family would just like some answer so if you have any would you please let us know we dont want this to happen to any other family any answer please let us know [email protected] F 87 1 times
10/25/2007
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 1  Osteoporosis I'm writing this for my mother who is 86 years old and was on her third dose of Boniva. A few minutes after taking Boniva she felt extremely hot all over and broke into a sweat. Felt extremely weak, could not see, was disoriented. Fell on the floor and had violent bouts of vomiting. I found her on the floor, got her to sit up against the wall and when the vomiting spasms abated I got her onto a chair. She could not walk and had strong pains in her left hip. I called her Dr. and was told that Boniva could not be the cause of it and that she should be taken to ER. At the ER they put her on IV, did EKG, X-Rays of chest and of left hip and blood tests, they did not show anything abnormal. Her heart rate was very irregular so they administered Diltiazem. This steadied the heart rate and afer a few hours she was released with recommendation to see her primary care phisician and get a cardiac ultrasound. The ER doctor called the doctor who prescribed Boniva and was told that Boniva co I also called the Boniva manufacturer and was told that they had never heard of such reaction. I suspected that they were not telling me the truth. So, I got online and I came across this site. After reading the horror stories I'm convince that Roche Laboratories is not telling all they know about the possible side effects of their drug. I'm going to take a print out of these stories to my mother's doctor and send one to the ER doctor. F 86 3 days
7/12/2007
 1  Osteoporosis is what the Dr said! For the last 3yrs my Mom has been cripled from Boniva -we even contacted Roche & Co. they were of no help. 3yrs later after many many tests the Doctors still have no idea what has caused the severe muscleskeltar pain in her body. FDA is aware of this as I sent them a note. Bispohonates (which is what Boniva is) was made to stop corrosive action on machinery. WHY WAS IT CREATED TO GIVE TO PEOPLE - WHO IS MINDING THE STORE FOR THE AMERICAN PUBLIC - OR ARE WE FOR SALE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER????? Does anyone have any updates on this drug? Have any doctors acknowledged what damages this Boniva does and how it affects the human body? Are there any CLASS ACTION SUITS against Roche? Would appreciate any feedback. F 86 3 months
4/6/2009
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 1  osteoporosis a pain so severe in my spine all the way down to my left leg snd imsomnia. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, TAKE THIS PILL. I never used ti take pills, other than the very occasional over the counter Tylenol. Prior to Boniva, I was very lively and active. Today, I can barely walk, have take prescription Zolpidem to ease my imsomnia, Let alone the over the counter ibuprofen. F 86 60 days
4/22/2009
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 1  Ostheoporosis BAD, REALLY BAD ACID REFLUX, WEIGHT LOSS, JOINT PAIN. FELL LIKE I AM DYING. OK. I am the caregiver of my mother, an 86 yr. old woman diagnosed with Osteoporosis. The Orthopedic doctor prescribed her this BONIVA that I didn't give it to her for 4 months, until the day that I took her to her regular doctor; (3 months check up -March/2009-). She made me promise her I WILL GIVE BONIVA TO MY MOTHER, BECAUSE, ACCORDIDNG TO HER, "THE STUDIES HAVE PROVEN THAT THE BENEFITS ARE MORE THAN THE SIDE EFFECTS." STUPID ME. I DID gave it to her. RESULT? She is bad, really bad. The worst acid reflux, loss of apetite (I found out today, (July 1/2009), that she lost 18lbs; and F 86 1 days
7/1/2009
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 1   F 86 1 days
11/29/2013
 1  to prevent bone loss horrible side effects, I will NOT take the second dose , never been in so much pain in my entire life, this drug is POISON, it should be removed off the market , body aches all over, sour taste in mouth, headache, etc F 84 1 days
150 1X M
3/23/2014
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 1  osteoporosis I took one pill(150mg) and within the first 3 weeks suffered severe redness, hives and itching all over my body. I am taking benadryl to control it and hope that it will gradually go away. I will not take another pill. F 84 1 months
7/18/2007
 1  osteopenia Vertigo,leg pain. When I complained of leg pain, my primary prescribed an MRI. I was told the leg openings on my under briefs were too tight so I should make a change. THAT WAS NOT THE ANSWER. I did extensive research on the internet and made the choice to discontinue BONIVA. I had already discontinued using ZELNORM after two years which is when the FDA informed my pharmasist that it was being pulled off the market because of major side effects. Later I received a letter from my medical clinic. Too date there has been no comment to the negative about BONIVA F 84 3 years
1/8/2008
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 1  osteoporosis, with reflux and GERD Given one dose through IV port by injection. Told it would bypass gastrointestinal tract where my problem was, and go straight to the bone. Terrific burning and swelling of injection site and from there to shoulder. Hospitalized with IV antibiotics on diagnosis of cellulitis. 3rd day blood culture clear, diagnosis chemical phlebitis. Now 3 weeks later; extreme weakness, reduced swelling, more pain, still icing, using vicodin This form of drug only 6 months on market; should never have been approved. May not recover for months. I appear to be the first to report on the IV form, and this site will not let me list my usage as one IV injection 3 weeks ago F 84 3 weeks
8/16/2006
 1  Diagnosed Osteoporosis After one month I began having hip pain, no pain before. Then each month I began experiencing more and more side affects and pain all over. I quit taking it after 10 months at my husband's request. I am a miserable wreck today and the Drs cannot diagnose me but do agree that it could be the Boniva and that there is no way to get it out of my system. I feel like I am slowly dying. If anyone has gotten any help for the pain and aches from Drs , please let me know or what Dr can I go to for help? I have not had a good day in weeks. e-mail me at [email protected] I could not recommend this to anyone. As I said before, today I am a miserable wreck. This drug was given to me by my gynecologist for Osteoporosis. It was fairly new on the market and I suffer daily from the 10 months I took it. F 84 10 months
3/29/2007
 4  Osteoporosis, at doctor's direction None. I followed direction to remain upright for at least 1 hor and drank a minimum of 8 ounces of water afterwards. Actually I consumed 16 oz. for greater dissolution to weaken the concentration in my stomach (and where ever else the stuff goes). I've not experienced the pains or discomforts others have described. I was amazed to read so much negativity. I thought I was in the "other" medication's site declaiming Boniva! I rated it a 4 - satisfied. As for helping - healing/repairing bone? I haven't had a bone scan since, so I'm unable to report on that. Did I expect Boniva to stop pain? The answer is no, nor did I expect it to. Whenever I experience osteoarthritis pain along with joint inflammation, I take Ibuprofen. However, I haven't had an attack since taking Boniva. I can't state with any degree of authority whether this is attributable to Boniva or not. It is what it is and I accept it - part of getting old. Beats the alternative. M 82 9 months
12/12/2009
 2  for osteoporosis I need tooth extraction very badly,the tooth is decayed severly.Now I am on boniva docters are hesitant to extract the tooth.There is no other choice but to stop tne Boniva.But no one knows how long tne boniva will remain in my system.Can any one kindly answer.Nothing is mentioned in the drug insert.Thank you. Though boniva has rare side effect on bone necrosis,which is deadly it has good but very slow effect on osteoporosis.After using for 6 monthe,my osteoporosis has improved at some places.But the fear of bone necrosis forces me to stop boniva. M 82 6 months
150 1X M
8/29/2010
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 1  osteopeina I am writing for my mother who is 82yrs old and started taking Boniva 3 days ago. She was awakened during the night, on the second day, with severe pain in her legs. The pain has not subsided and at times appears worse. I am going to report this event to the FDA and hope she will not continue to be in such severe pain as some of the other patients have reported. F 82 4 days
1X M
2/6/2010
 1  Boniva Infusion STAY AWAY FROM THIS MEDICATION!! I can't stress this enough. Just look at the overall rating. My mother still has effects over 2 years later and she only had 2 Boniva infusions. I understand there a a very few people who tolerate it okay, however, if you are one of the many who react badly it can and will forever change your life. I had to leave my job to care for my mother who became totally disabled from this drug. She was unable to twist, bend, go upstairs, use her hands and has had persistent knee issues every since. We have spent 2 years at Dr. offices trying to get her relief. We are now convinced that the side effects that remain are there for good. The drug manufacturer ignores the fact that this drug is permanently disabling people. My mother was an active woman who walked everyday and was very independent. This drug has changed all our lives. We have watched her fail both physically and emotionally as a result of this drug. Please get the word out to friends and This drug can and will destroy your life should you react negatively to it. I know that in the years to come we will begin hearing about the devastating effect this has had on peoples lives. I hope and pray it is recalled. I continue to spread the word in whatever manner I can. THIS DRUG IS NOT WORTH THE SUPPOSED BENEFITS!! F 82 2 months
2 infusion 1X M
8/2/2010
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 1   Severe leg pain. Knees, arm, shoulder, swollen tongue hair loss. Gas, bloated,burning in throat. Terrible product and should be banned. Took a very long time to be rid of symptoms. The sad part is doctors made light of it and acted in disbelief.,convinced that that was impossible. F 82 60 days
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9/22/2016
 4  Doctor No side effects F 81 3 months
10/9/2006
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 1  Osteo I posted earlier about my mom. She passed away in November. I believe her rapid decline and ultimate death can be attributed to Boniva. The cause of her 10 month decline in health was never diagnosed but we took her to some very reputable specialists. They would never consider that Boniva was playing a role but had no idea what was going on in her body. The closest they had to a diagnosis was "possible ALS". She had many of the same symptoms people are reporting here and was fine before she took Boniva. Just trying to warn others. F 81 2 times
1/31/2007
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 1  prescribed for bone thinning giving this drug to a healthy (med free) 80 yr old woman is truly a crime, ended up in the hospital severely dehydrated from diarrhia but hospital did not attribute to boniva. Only now after 4 mos. I conclude it is the Boniva and now HAVE Meds for HI BLOOD PRESSURE . Have all the other complaints and feel I am in poor health. Stopped taking Boniva. en F 81 4 months
12/4/2007
  

BONIVA  (IBANDRONATE SODIUM):  Ibandronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis). Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases after menopause, as you age, or if you take corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for long periods. This medication works by slowing bone loss to help maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Ibandronate belongs to a class of medications called bisphosphonates.   FDA Approval Date: 2005-03-24 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

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