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 | 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 | 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 | 5 | osteoporosis | None | My bone loss has improved from -3.0 to -1.5 | F | 61 | 5 years 150mg 1X M | 2/8/2012 | 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 | 5 | Got osteopenia after gastric bypass | NO negative. WONDERFUL increase in bone density in the three years since starting Boniva. Almost back to normal levels. | F | 54 | 150 mg tab 1X M | 8/31/2011 | 5 | osteoprosis | My doctor was amazed how much Boniva had helped my bone strength and growth | F | 57 | 150 1X M | 12/1/2010 | 5 | OSTEOPOROSIS | NONE | I have never had any side effects. Most people don't have side effects. these crackpots that don't understand this concept cannot be reached. Yes there is a SMALL percentage of people that have "bone pain" with this drug class. <1% of patients having pain temporarily is not a reason to pull a drug from the market that reduces risk of fracture dramatically. Although as a physician I find that far too many people are placed on these drugs for osteopenia. This is sometimes but rarely appropriate. Furthermore I find that vitamin D is far too often overlooked especially in younger women/men. | F | 68 | 2 years 150 1X M | 10/12/2010 | 5 | Osteopenia | No side effects at all | It works for me. | F | 59 | 3 months 150mg 1X M | 7/12/2010 | 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 | Osteopenia | Not on it long enough to rate one way or the other ... so I'm starting at the top. I started on the 3rd of April 2010 - did it exactly the way the instructions said to - no side effects yet. | F | 49 | 1 months 1X M | 4/14/2010 | 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 | 5 | Osteopenia | None | I have taken Boniva monthly for just over one year. I have had no side effects. My bone density improved significantly after one year. | F | 55 | 14 months | 6/30/2009 | 5 | Osteopenia | Absolutely none. | I can't believe all of these side effects these people report are for real. I have taken Boniva twice, both times without any side effects at all. I am looking forward to an improved bone scan next year, now that I have also added exercise along with adequate vitamin D and Calcium intake. | F | 54 | 2 months | 5/16/2009 | 5 | osteopenia | None | After taking once-a-month Boniva for two years, along with calcium as well as lifting weights, my bone density has improved slightly! I am delighted and will continue to take the Boniva | F | 62 | 2 years | 4/20/2009 | 5 | Osteoporosis | The first time I took it, I had a little stomach cramping. After that, I decided to take it with two glasses of water instead of one and since then have never had another problem. This has been for two years now. My T score has improved and I am extremely satisfied with it! | F | 56 | 2 years | 2/5/2009 | 5 | osteopenia | I haven't had any side effects. | After reading this website, I prepared for the worst. I, however had zero side effects. | F | 53 | 5 months | 1/14/2009 | 5 | osteopenia | Having been on Actonel by mouth and Arimidex I find very few side effects that I'm not already used to. I have just had my 3rd infusion. After 2 infusions, my bone density improved dramatically. | The IV infusion is truly worth the every 3 month trip and no worry about damage to my esophagus. | F | 66 | 270 days | 10/21/2008 | 5 | Loss of bone density | No side effects from Boniva, but I can't tolerate Fosamax or Actonel. Both caused horrible flu-like symptoms. | My Doctor was totally unaware of the severe side effects of these drugs. This web site really helped me. | F | 51 | 1 years | 10/19/2008 | 5 | beginning bone loss | I was extremely fortunate in that the first time I took Boniva I had only mild stomach grumbling. I have since taken 10 more monthly pills of the drug and have NO problems whatsoever. Can't even tell I am taking it. I am going for a bone density test in a week or so and look forward to hearing the results. | I think many on this website are the ones that have problems with Boniva and it is very unfortunate as I think a drug that grows bone/prevents bone loss is remarkable. I want others to know there are MANY out there with little to no side effects. | F | 55 | 11 months | 10/10/2008 | 5 | severe osteopenia | First time I took it I had the flu-like symptoms. The second time, no problems. Make sure your Dr tests you for Vitamin D - if you are deficient, you will not tolerate this drug!!! | This is GREAT! My bone density improved 4% since last year. My spine is in the normal range now, and my hips are well on the way there. I make sure I get plenty of exercise, Vitamin D, and calcium in my diet. | F | 52 | 14 months | 9/4/2008 |
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)