BONIVA Reviews (IBANDRONATE SODIUM)

Average Rating: 1.3 (1602 Ratings)

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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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 5  bone loss Losing bone mass i could not take it in pill form as it hurt my stomach so i had to take it by iv every three months 56 1 days
1/4/2012
 3  Osteoporosis I have been on this medication for five years now. Starting to have some stomach issues so I'm off it for at least a few months now but my bone density is pretty much status quo which I think is good. 61 5 years
150 1X M
1/28/2023
 2  osteopenia after one week of my first dose, I awoke with severe chest pain over the sternum. Thought it could be heart related but remembered this same experience with Fosamax 7 years ago and I had to quit taking that med. If it didn't have so many harsh side effects - it may be worth the high cost. There must be something else - recommend the younger generation take calcium before you get to our stage of life. 55 8 days
12/11/2008
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6/16/2008
 1  I have osteoporosis After taking Boniva for 7 months I experienced joint pain and muscle discomfort in my knees and hips. I cannot walk up or down stairs without aid of a railing; my 2 mile daily walks are very painful; I cannot bend down onto my knees. I never cross my legs because of the pain. It hurts to turn in bed. Every step I take hurts my knees and hips. I am very unhappy with my negative life changes due to this awful drug. I have not taken it for four months, now and still have the exact same symptoms caused by this drug. PLEASE TAKE IT OFF THE MARKET SO OTHERS DO NOT HAVE TO LIVE LIKE THIS!!!!! Take it off the market. I took the drug for 7 months. It has caused me terrible constant pain in my legs and hips. After 4 months off the drug, I still have the aches and pains.I would love to be in a class action suit against this drug. 60 7 days
11/13/2008
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 1  i was taking Boniva for my bones i took Boniva a year ago i took one pill on a morning at the end of the day i was in severe pain all over my body,the next morning i couldnt get out of my bed,and when i did i could hardly walk,my entire body was in severe pain...it lasted for about a week..i still have bad pain in all my joints and i think having taken Boniva is the reason. this medicine Boniva should be taken off the market 45 1 days
1/10/2009
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 1  osteopenia I felt as if I had the flu for exactly 30 days after taking only one Boniva tablet. I was very much incapacitated every day after about 12:00 noon. I had no strength to prepare dinner and had to go to bed for the rest of every day. The terrible thing about a once a month medication is that once it's in one's system, there is othing one can do about the ill affects! 1 days
1/13/2009
 1  bone loss I feel like I have aged 20 years since taken 8 monthly doses. Pain in right arm for months and tired all the time. Use to work out every day and had lots of energy for a 52 year old. Gained 15 pounds in 8 months. Joined a gym but too tired to go. Didn't figure out what was causing this until I found this web site. Have weird joint pain that I never had before. 52 240 days
12/27/2007
 1  Osteoporosis Metal taste in my mouth is awful. Good to see others experience the same. I thought I was nuts. Take this off the market. I The side effects are not told to patients by doctors. Sick of doctors not advising patients. What about other medications we take and how they mix with other medications? 61 2 months
1X M
12/8/2012
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 1  osteoporosis Day 30, the day BEFORE I was to take my 2nd dose, I broke out all over with a rash on my entire back, stomach, thighs, neck, and arms. It is so severe, that I had to see my doctor who told me to stop taking it, and put me on Prednisone and Benadyrl. I dont know when the rash is going to subside, but its still going strong. DONT USE THIS DRUG. IT IS ANOTHER DRUG THAT I SEE GOING TO COURTS EVERYWHERE! DO NOT USE IT, PLEASE! 1 times
10/27/2006
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12/3/2006
 1  osteoporosis 8 hours after IV felt extreme pain in muscles and joints. Could not move and barely breathe. Lasted several weeks and now,2years after I have fibromyalgia type condition & digestive problems. Am extremely fatigued after slight exertion, insomnia probably due to pains and ache in neck, shoulders, arms, hands and back. Had plantar faciitis in left foot and severe dispiosis and intestinal problems. Reported to Dr. and FDA - no comments.It should be taken off the market immediately. How long will this stay in my system? I would like to know if there are any class action suits against this company and how to contact someone re. this. 72 1 days
3 mo. IV 1X M
8/3/2010
 1  osteoporosis Heartburn. Painful swallowing leading to several choking episodes. Pain in left shoulder and elbow. I had some heartburn from the start for a few days after taking Boniva, but thought the benefits would outweigh this concern. Heartburn became painful all the time. I took the last dose 12/4/10. Now almost 4 months later, I am having swallowing difficulties, including choking episodes, that my doctor has attributed to the Boniva. I had a barium swallow test this past week, to be followed by an upper endoscopy. There is probably permanent damage to my esophagus. I followed all of the directions exactly. In addition, I am experiencing pain in my left shoulder and elbow. This drug is poison. 54 18 months
150 mg 1X M
3/27/2011
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 1  Osteoporosis Horrible hip, neck, back ribs pain. Indigestion. Stomach bloating. Feeling generally flu like. Feels like my ribs are broken. Last night, I thought I might be having a heart attack, the indigestion so bad. Not worth it 68 1 days
150 mg 1X day
8/23/2023
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 1  Less bone density 0 days
150 mg 1X day
7/27/2021
 1  cancer drug Severe muscle spasms 54 1 days
150
4/5/2016
 1  osteopenia Within 24 hours after my first dose I was in the ER with back spasms so bad I could not move. I spent 4 days (and $25,000+) in the hospital while they ruled out heart and stomach problems. Doctors finally agreed that it was a reaction to the Boniva. Of course, I had told them when I arrived that I thought it was caused by the Boniva. Not sure what will happen now but my doctor wants to wait several months to make sure that the ONE pill has completely been flushed from my body. Currently am just going to physical therapy 2 times a week for lower back and core strengthening. 62 1 days
11/2/2009
 1   GREAT NEWS to all of you suffering from the ill-effects of this poison! Sally Field has recently gone on record saying that Boniva is, "Kind of a miracle!" IMPRISON SALLY FIELD, ROCHE THERAPEUTICS & THE FDA. THIS HAS GOT TO STOP.
1X day
6/25/2014
 5  pre oesteoporosis and brittle bones None So far I like the Boniva, however, I hate the costs. F 44 1 times
7/21/2009
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 5  Broke hip in 2008 none - maybe some dyspepsia I am lucky- I have Epilepsy which I was told by my Ortho surgeon that "this med for seizure control- did take away your bone density." Great! What do you want - good bones or be able to function & live seizure free? So I take Boniva. Have a dexa scan every 2 years & I have gone up but not far enough so am taking this a few more yrs. Also calcium/ Vit D. So far, so good. I love this med!!!! F 61 5 years
150 mg 1X M
3/18/2014
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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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