BONIVA Reviews (IBANDRONATE SODIUM)Average Rating: 1.3 (1602 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare BONIVA with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR BONIVA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | osteopenia | I have had great luck and success with this drug! The very first pill gave me slight stomach problems, but that effect faded within 24 hours and subsequent pills did not bother me. | I have had nothing but great test results since taking this drug. My doctor told me she had never seen anyone improve so much from one bone density test to the next. I am fortunate in that I have none of the side effects that I see on this forum and just wanted to let everyone know that not everyone encounters problems. The people with good results probably do not bother to comment as the drug works as it should and they take it for granted that everyone has the same experience. In most instances people with problems are those that wish to comment as they are living with adverse effects and I can completely understand that. However, since I have seen such tremendous bone strengthening from this drug without any ill effects, I will take Boniva for as long as I need it and/or my doctor advises it. | M | 56 | 2 years 150 1X M | 6/25/2010 | 5 | Osteoporosis | Abnormal severe muscles aches in arms when using my arms for building a storage shed and roofing my house. When I stopped any activity using my arms my muscles were fine but any use of them causes abnormal soreness that pain medications will not take away and it makes it hard to sleep | Working very well for me otherwise in restoring my bone density and no other significant side effects. | M | 67 | 12 months 150 mg 1X M | 1/20/2014 | 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 | 4 | low bone density | I took this yesterday morning and for the first hour I had mild nausea, but once I could eat I felt fine. I've had no extra pain or discomfort. I realize it is still early, and my first dose, but all of the negative reviews had me really freaked out. I am hoping this will be the norm. | M | 49 | 1 months 150 mg 1X M | 10/31/2019 | 4 | Bone density score very bad | A little flutter in my heart when I am bicycle riding up hill for a long distance at fast speed. | No problems at all reported with Boniva. I have been on Fosamax and later switched to Boniva for 11 years total. | M | 53 | 5 years | 1/26/2010 | 4 | Osteoporosis | No side effects that I can tell. Of course I have my typical aches/pains. I was taking another type of meds for my osteoporosis, which left me feeling depressed. | I have been very happy with Boniva. However, as soon as my osteoporosis is under control I am not taking it anymore. | M | 53 | 2 years 150 1X M | 2/27/2013 | 4 | Felt very good within 24 hours. All weakness disappeared. Bones felt stronger. Dont know long term effects. So far I have had my first dose (Monthly).I had absolutely no side effects (SO FAR) | M | 60 | 3 weeks | 11/12/2008 | 4 | osteopenea | None | Bone density isn't going to improve after just a few monthly doses, so the ratings should an Unknown or Not Yet Determined option. | M | 58 | 4 months | 10/1/2008 | 3 | osteopenea | Can't say I have side effects from Boniva, I take nine other med's for various problems. | Broke my right hand two years ago and my doctor did a bone density said I had osteopenea and needed to take Boniva, after two years no change, is not worse but not better either, said my vitamin D was low and I need to take 50,000 units a month, will keep a eye on it. | M | 56 | 2 years | 12/26/2007 | 3 | Bone Loss | Has anyone had experience with taking Boniva by IV? | M | 67 | | 6/10/2006 | 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 | 2 | osteoporosis | Shoulder pain in one shoulder, Started about 2 weeks after the first dose. Does not get worse with movement or use but nothing makes it better. Especially bad if I sleep on that shoulder. | Ii am going to stop taking the drug and see if the shoulder pain goes away. | M | 54 | 60 days | 12/20/2007 | 2 | bone loss in hips | flu like symptoms after the first dose. was in bed for a day with chills and muscle achs. also had severe pain in both hips and lower back. the pain in my hips was so bad that I had to wear suspenders to hold my pants up. Just touching my hips caused pain. this continued for a full month. | this is my second ( and last) month on the once a month boniva. I am having trouble breathing and swallowing. the bone and joint pain is still off and on. I'm sorry I took the drug. | M | 53 | 2 months | 2/6/2007 | 2 | Osteopenia | Not sure if it was caused by Boniva, but I was recently diagnosed with polymyalgia -- very sore, stiff and achy in areas near the trunk -- upper thighs, pelvic area, upper arms, neck area. This is especially so upon getting up in the morning, after sitting for a while, and it was very hard just getting in and out of a car. | M | 55 | 3 years | 4/22/2009 | 2 | research study | severe bone pain | M | 40 | 10 days | 6/24/2009 | 2 | osteoporosis (genetic) | terrible stomach pain, feeling dizzy, headache, and other common side effects but much desparetely stomach pain | I ve just login to your site...while I was searching the net about Protelos and its side effects. I ve found some of your experiences very shocking...I ve been using Protelos for almost 3 and a half year. I ve been struggling osteoporosis. My Dr. said it was genetic...some of my bone making genes are effected which are COL1A1...after using several medicines now I am on Protelos threatment... my bone mass density is getting better, still very lover than the normal...hovever I am not feeling very well...there is no particular effect that I can tell you... but I am not feeling the same before I started to take Protelos...I feel tired, dizzy, sleepy, and etc... Of course these semptoms may be other than the effects of protelos and aspartam... Could you pls give me some advice honestly?... Should I continue to take Protelos ( strontium renalate + aspartame ) and Osteocare ( calcium and vit D.) Or Should I try other threatments like strontium citrate... Now, my dr. changed my dru | M | 31 | 3 days | 12/25/2008 | 2 | osteoroposis | terrible back pain and stomach pain | Is there anyone at my age -32- taking this drug? I am very anxious about taking this drug, cant stop thinking am I poisoning myself, is it really good for young patients? etc | M | 32 | 2 months | 3/28/2009 | 1 | bone density loss | Am writing about my 21-year-old nephew who is in his 4th day of hospitalization due to what now appears to be a severe reaction to one dose of Boniva (he has bone loss due to a chronic condition). Symptoms: Hip pain at 10 on scale of 1- 10. Can now move without excruiating pain but needs wheelchair to move more than a few feet. First presented with flu-like symptoms, fever, accelerated heartbeat, joint pain primarily in hips that rapidly became unbearable. Docs first thought it was a recurrence of an old staph infection and aspirated hip joint(can't bear to think about how much that hurt under the circumstances). After reading comments on this site, am surprised the Boniva-reaction possibility wasn't raised sooner, but... better late than never. | HELP REQUESTED PLEASE: Does anyone know if there any way to get this drug out of his system or a way to counteract its effects? At this point, he may not be able to back to college for his final semester. | M | 21 | 1 days | 1/15/2009 | 1 | osteoporosis | unrelenting neck/shoulder aches, difficulty turning head, tingling in fingers, initial onset felt like passing a kidney stone. muscle weakness in hands, fingers and back. | I feel stupid having not figured out the relationship before now, I've been to chiropractor, massage therapist, general doctor, urologist, back doctor specialist, mri and many other tests. Missed a lot of sleep, can't get comfortable, need sleeping pills, vicodan and lots of money to manage taking this pill. I can't believe that I went to five doctors who all asked what medications I was taking and none of them suggested that the problem was boniva that was prescribed by the sixth one. I'll take my chances without boniva. does anyone know how long this will take to leave my system? or what can be done to speed up getting rid of it? | M | 58 | 10 months | 1/15/2009 | 1 | Osteoporosis | Initially left hip and leg pain. Now pain in both hips. | Have experienced left hip pain for some time. At times entire upper thigh would hurt. Sitting in a car or plane for any length of time was impossible. Experienced some very minimal pain in right hip until this week. Took my monthly dose Sunday, cannot sleep on either side due to pain in both hips. Wish I had read side effects a couple of years ago as I was having side effects back then, though not as bad. Might not be experiencing what I am now. See doctor next week. Want off this drug as I feel it certainly may be causing my issues. | M | 58 | 2 years | 1/29/2009 |
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)