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 |
| 1 | osteopenia | After my second pill I am now expeiencing flu-like symptms, dizziness and especially all over body pain. The hip and leg pain make sleep almost impossible. | I haven't called my dr. because it seems there is not much to be done with these symptoms except to endure and hope it goes away. No one seems to know how long these symptoms last | F | 70 | 2 months | 3/1/2009 | 1 | osteopenia | racing heart, flu-like symptoms, eye-sight affected, joints and back ache. Night sweats, sleep problems, weight gain, confusion, anxiety. | This was the worst experience I ever had. My heart actually stopped for 1.7 seconds. It was out of control. the cardiologist was baffled because my bloodwork showed that I am extremely healthy. I was in so much pain and discomfort I went from running 5-6x per week to not at all. My hormones were going crazy. My doctor said there was no way to get it out of me. I had to wait until it went through my system. I took my one and only dose on Dec. 5, 2008. I am just now starting back to running. I see the cardiologist tomorrow to see if I have any permanent damage. My last visit with him he said I was the third patient he'd seen that day with the same symptoms that had taken boniva. Do not take this drug! It's poison. I nearly died. | F | 55 | 1 days | 3/1/2009 | 4 | osteoporosis | Have taken monthly Boniva over a year and have had about 3 instances of stomach cramps lasting about 5-6 days after taking the drug. Will try to take more water with it next time to hopefully alleviate this problem. Doesn't happen every month. | Have had an improved bone scan. Will continue to take. | F | 53 | 18 months | 2/27/2009 | 1 | low bone density | i cant believe i just found this site!..i just started my first pill 3 days ago and started experiencing weird pains as if i broke all my ribs or chest..i can barely walk the chest pain is so severe and it hurts to take deep breaths..i finally called the dr tonight and he seemed boggeled and said take a hot bath..so i went on line and found this site..i was scared, but relieved that i was not imagining what was happening to me..i just hope it goes away ASAP..i think something needs to be done to warn others | F | 38 | 3 days | 2/26/2009 | 1 | For bone density | Developed cough shortly after starting...now have changes to both lungs and have MDs trying to understand if Boniva could cause this severe inflamation. | F | 76 | 4 months | 2/26/2009 | 1 | osteoporosis | I TOOK BONIVA ALMOST TWO MONTHS AGO. I POSTED ON JAN 2ND ONE DAY AFTER TAKING BONIVA. TODAY I AM STILL IN SO MUCH PAIN, MY LEFT HIP AND LEG HURTS THE MOST.I WALK A MILE EVERY MORNING AND AFTERNOON AND HAVE FOR YEARS BUT NOW MOST OF THE TIME I HAVE TO TAKE SOMETHING FOR THE PAIN BEFORE EACH WALK,WHICH HELPS VERY LITTLE.IT HAS BEEN 55 DAYS SINCE I TOOK BONIVA. | I AM SORRY TO SAY I TOOK BONIVA BECAUSE SALLY FEILD SAID IT WORKED SO WELL. MY DOCTOR SAID SALLY FIELDS WAS SO PLEASED WITH THE RESULTS SHE WENT TO THE COMPANY AND ASKED TO BE A SPOKES PERSON FOR BONIVA. | F | 54 | 1 days | 2/26/2009 | 1 | bone loss | within 24 hours Nausea, non-stop dhiarea, fever of 101, chills and excrutiating back pain. | First and my last dose. This is not worth the agony! | F | 49 | 1 months | 2/26/2009 | 1 | osteopenia | 3 weeks after taking my first once-monthly pill I now have terrible hip pain, and some pain in my lower back. So far this is going on 4 days...I will not take this drug anymore! | I hope this pain subsides soon! | F | 52 | 1 months | 2/25/2009 | 1 | Osteopenia | Severe joint and bone pain. I posted in December, stopped the medication in November after just 2 doses. I went to the Mayo Clinic and had joint scans and x-rays that show mild inflammation. My pain is severe, I have tried NSAIDS and they don't work. The only help the doctors offered was to take Motrin 4x a day for 4-6 months. It has been 4 months and absolutely no improvement in pain. The doctor said that the half life of the drug in our bones, is 5 years. I am shocked to consider that I may have to endure 5 years of this pain after 2 pills. | Please contact me via the email link if you are interested in a class action lawsuit designed to get the word out on this drug, stop the prescribing of this drug and reimburse us for the months and years taken from us due to this pain. | F | 50 | 2 months | 2/25/2009 | 1 | Osteopenia | Terrible pain under my rib cage.I feel like I pulled every muscle in my chest cavity. I took it the first day as prescribed with no problems. On day two, I woke up with what I considered a "side sticker" which continued to get worse as the day progressed. I called the doctor. I was told to apply warm compresses. I would not consider taking this again. | I wish I would have found this website before I took this medication. At first, I thought I was imagining these symptoms or that they were caused by something else I did, but reading this site leads me to believe this drug needs more trails. I am convinced the drug caused my discomfort. | F | 62 | 1 days | 2/24/2009 | 1 | bone loss | flu like symptoms chest and rib pain so bad I was in bed for 3 days. then I developed cacific tendonitis of my left shoulder, and couldn't move my arm and was in severe pain. also had the worst diarrhea I have ever had this was all after one dose, its been three weeks and it's not over yet but getting better | I think more info is needed about this drug | F | 60 | 1 days | 2/23/2009 | 2 | 1 day | none so far | After reading the other comments about Boniva I will not be taking the drug again. I am African-American, 5'4", weigh 130 lbs, and have osteopenia. I had my last period 2 years ago and am postmenopausal. No one in either my mother or father's families has ever had osteoporosis. There were very small changes between my first and second bone density tests (taken about 18 months apart) which I understand to be a part of normal aging. I exercise, take calcium and vitamin D supplements, eat right, and maintain an otherwise healthy lifestyle. My gynecologist keeps pushing that I go on hormone replacement therapy and I have resisted. My few hot flashes are uncomfortable but not life altering. Now he pushes the Boniva. My health insurance co-payment is $35.00 for 1 tablet per month. That sounds really overpriced to me but apparently someone is getting rich. | F | 53 | 1 days | 2/22/2009 | 1 | osteopenia | Joint pain everywhere - even my thumbs, nausea, severe neck pain that prevented me from raising my head | F | 60 | 2 months | 2/21/2009 | 1 | osteopenia | I posted a few months ago about my severe bone and joint pain. After 7 months with a little improvement, my internist ( he was not the doctor who prescribed this drug) ran a blood vitamin D level. Mine were extremely low and I have been put on a mega dose of vitamin D for 8 weeks. It has been 3 weeks and the pain is significantly lessened. I finally feel that there might be an end to this. Feel free to contact me if you want more details. | Shouldn't be on the market | F | 57 | 2 months | 2/20/2009 | 1 | Osteoporosis | Took Boniva on Tues. Wed/Thurs/Fri nausious, severe diarrhea. Felt as though I was preparing for a colonoscopy. Now the stabbing pain in abdomen which seems to last a few minutes, about four to five times a day. Hope this is the last of it. | Thanks Boniva, for making me sick. I've had to use the little sick time I earn at work, because of this. | F | 51 | 1 days | 2/20/2009 | 1 | IMPROVE BONE DENSITY | 2 ULCERS, ACUTE GASTERITIS, BLACK TARRY STOOLS (BLOOD IN STOOLS FROM THE ULCERS), SLIGHT ANEMIA, SEVERE STOMACH PAIN, ACHY JOINTS, BLOATING, JAW PAIN AND A LOT OF GAS. | I HAD 2 EGD'S, COLONOSCOPY, LOWER BOWEL REVIEW, CAPSULE ENDOSCOPY, AM NOW SEEING A GASTROENDROCRONOLOGIST. THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD REIMBURSE THOSE WHO HAVE INCURRED MEDICAL BILLS FROM TAKING THIS MEDICATION. I FEEL REALLY BAD MOST OF THE TIME. I WOULDN'T RECOMMEND THIS MEDICATION TO ANYONE. EVERY TIME I TOOK IT, I FELT BAD ALL DAY. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BE OUT OF YOUR SYSTEM? WHY ARE DOCTORS STILL PRESCRIBING? MY MOTHER IS TAKING ACTONEL AND IS HAVING SEVERE BACK PROBLEMS AND HAVE DECIDED MUCH OF IT COULD BE CAUSED BY THE MEDICATION. SHE IS IN SEVERE PAIN CONSTANTLY. | F | 66 | 5 months | 2/19/2009 | 1 | osteoporsis | Started out taking Boniva on a monthly basis with side effects mild and eventually developed GERD too severe to continue. Quarterly injections were prescribed because it will bypass the stomach. I've had three injections with mild bone pain but the last injection I have developed severe right hip pain with burning and pain radiating down the leg. Could not walk without hanging on to a wall and stairs were impossible. A bone scan showed no arthritis or bursitis and was told that it was a bone spur due to calcium build up. PT is helping quite a bit. Just a few days ago I am having right jaw pain and around the gums and I will pray that it is not Boniva related. Boniva is the culprit now that I have read this site and I will not go for my next injection. This drug is POISON!!! | F | 52 | 2 years | 2/18/2009 | 1 | osteoporsis | Severe thigh pain (bone). | I am currently going through physical therapy for weak legs and pain in my thigh bone. I had no idea what caused it until I heard on TV the side affects. I am done using this drug and only hope things improve. I walk like I have some disease. I developed some severe pain in my lower back and am currently going to a chiropractor to help with that. I am only 58 and hope I don't have to live the rest of my life like this. | F | 58 | 1 years | 2/16/2009 | 4 | Osteopenia | Felt great the first day; that night, woke up with chills and belching. Called pharmacist the next morning to confirm it was Boniva. Talked to doctor. Now take acid reducer night before taking Boniva. No further problems. | My T score improved after 1st 2 years and am anxious to get new results the end of this year - my 4th year on Boniva. | F | 56 | 3 years | 2/15/2009 | 1 | I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis | Cramps, Diarrhea, headaches.After 4 days I have neck & back pain. This makes me feel miserable. I should check this website before starting taking it. I was recommended in 2007 Fosomax, but after I read other patientes' side effects I decided not to to take it. My doctor gave me a sample last Monday 2/10/09 but as I said before, I should check this website before. | F | 58 | 5 days | 2/15/2009 |