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 | oesteopenia | Had my first pill of Boniva yesterday morning. Was fine for about 8 hours and then experienced an onslaught of severe stomach pains. I felt so miserable, and still do now into my second day. Wasted money on Pepto Bismol. Have lost my appetite. Have muscle pain, albeit mild for now, in my upper torso and shoulder areas. So sad to come here to find out that these symptoms may only be the beginning of more severe and long-lasting ones. No more Boniva for this 48 year old. | M | 48 | 2 days | 12/1/2008 | 1 | Osteopenia | Terrible chest pains as if I were having a heart attack. I have also experienced joint pain, especially in my right hip. | I took Boniva for 19 months without any problems. All of a sudden I started waking up with terrible chest pains. Since I have been very active all my life neither my doctor or I thought it was my heart. To be on the safe side I underwent stress and other tests to eliminate the heart.I have a very healthy heart. I decided it was the Boniva and my Dr. agreed. I have been off the med. for three months which is the length of time it takes to be out of your body. I am no better. I am also wondering if this is a permanent situation. I had never had any problem with heart burn or digestion before Boniva. I am appalled that so many people are suffering and nothing is being done. | F | 65 | 19 months | 12/1/2008 | 1 | bone density -2.8 | stomach pains, severe joint pain, back and shoulder blade pain, ankles swollen, chest pain, rapid heart beat, dizzy , heart burn, vomiting, stomach worse with food, tired, loose stools, this is the 3rd round of 3 month iv push. Had similar problems with actonol and fosamax | last time for me. too much side affects. I'm 46, but feel like 86 | F | 46 | 9 months | 12/1/2008 | 1 | osteoporosis/osteospenia | I an taking Dilantin for seizure control and it has caused me to have osteopenia in the lumbar area of my back and osteoporosis in my left hip. I am premenapausal. My doctor prescribed Fosamax for me for this problem but, after taking it for 7 weeks, I started having increased heartburn and burping up acid in my mouth and throat.(I have had GERD for about 10 years which I had informed my doctor about).Also after the first day of taking Fosamax, I had a severe headache.I had been taking Prilosec for about 10 years to keep my GERD under control, which it did. She told me I could go up to 4 tablets a day of the Prilosec to control the incresed heartburn caused by the Fosamax but, even taking 4 a day did nothing to help. I told her of the problem I was having and she switched me to Boniva. The problem did not improve but got worse. I have only taken one tablet of Boniva and do not plan to take anymore. I still have the bad heartburn and wake up every morning with burning in my throat and s | I also have occassional twinges of pain in my joints in various places and some swelling in my feet and ankles and sometimes bad headaches. But, the heartburn is the biggest problem. It feels as if someone has a lit match in my throat. My doctor has told me I can stop the Boniva, which I am going to and to go and talk to an infusion doctor about a once a year infusion medication. She says this one should not have the same side effects, namingly the heartburn as the Boniva and Fosamax but, I will see what the infusion doctor says. With the way my throat feels most of the time I am afraid If I take any more of the Boniva I will eventually get erosions in my Esophagus which can lead to cancer. I would rather deal with the osteoporosis/osteopenia then have to worry about getting cancer one day from taking this medicine. I would not recommend this medicine and if others want to try it check out this site or ask around to others who have taken it to get their oppinions. Also make sure you | F | 47 | 3 weeks | 11/28/2008 | 1 | i'm peri-menopausal | Severe pain in major trochantor/hip area. Can not walk, bend or sit on toilet! | 've only taken 1 monthly dose (150 mg) and did so according to the instructions. Can only hope the pain will decrease as this "JUNK" gets out of my system. Do not take this mediciation! As usual, the FDA has released yet another drug that has severe side effects. | F | 53 | 1 days | 11/27/2008 | 1 | osteoporosis | gas, bloating, fever of 101, chills,joint pain, diarrhea, severe fatigue,constant vomiting over 12hours, stomach cramping, chest and back pain, metallic taste in mouth. Lost 3 days of work this month. This has happened twice this first month. 2 weeks apart. | It seems criminal that this medication is prescribed and consumers are not being made aware of these dibilitating side effects. | F | 55 | 1 months | 11/26/2008 | 1 | Osteopenia | The first day after I took Boniva I felt like I had been run over by a bus. I literally hurt everywhere - my joints, my muscles, especially my back and ribcage. I took this drug for the first time one week ago and have been living on Advil, which only helps alleviate the pain a little bit! My back and ribs are now the only thing left that are painful, but the pain there has gotten worse over the last couple of days. | I will never, ever take this drug again - I wish I had read this website before I took this drug. | F | 51 | 1 months | 11/25/2008 | 1 | Onset of Osteopenia | My mother began taking this prescription two months ago. By her second dose she began complaining of severe headaches and most recently she can barely get out of bed due to severe back and leg pain. I wish I would have found this web site before she paid for this over priced drug. | F | 65 | 3 months | 11/24/2008 | 1 | osteoporosis | stomach pain, gastritis, joint & muscel pain ... overall, flu-like symtoms. Symtoms start 2 days after taking monthly pill and last approximately 3-4 days. | I'de been taking boniva for 2 years before my symptoms became severe. Went to my internist, who percribed the drug. He perscribed 2 antibiotics and ordered a CT scan. Six months later the symtoms reocurred. This time I went to a gastrologist and had an endoscopy and ultrasound. Three months later same symtoms. This time a colonoscopy. All these test revealed a healthy body. I began my own investigation by looking back at my calendar and noticed each episode was 2 days after taking the boniva. I am mortified that I've been taking this poison pill that has made me so sick. I, of course, will not take another and just pray some permanent damage has not been done to my body. | F | 62 | 3 days | 11/24/2008 | 1 | Osteopenia | I have taken 3rd dose of Boniva, On 2nd dose had chest pain, thought I worked out to hard with personal trainer. This time after 2nd day, my right side of face and eye are sensitive to the touch. Neck and lower back are stiff. A friend is taking Miacalcin which is a nasal spray with success. I work out every day to prevent this disease and the medicine makes my joint, jaw and lower back hurt all of the time. I am taking 2000IU D3 per day with Calcium and fish oils now and will not take another dose. I have read this is helping some women. We all must research for our own health and cannot trust the FDA to look out for us. I read some people are taking Prevacid, I took this for 2 years and google Prevacid because it causes bone loss. | Feel worse with each dose. My dentist told me if I continue to not take for more than 2 years. | F | 53 | 3 months | 11/23/2008 | 1 | Osteopenia | Extreme bone, muscle, joint pain and mild GI issues. Took second dose on 7-15-08 and symptoms are slightly better. | I am especially angry about the lack of knowledge about these miserable side effects on the part of the medical profession. Would love to hear from others about how long it took to get rid of their side effects. | F | 57 | 2 months | 11/22/2008 | 1 | osteoporosis | Felt immediately stronger after 1st monthly dose, but 3 weeks later started having back pain, muscle spasms of the back, horrible aching in one hip, headaches; one morning I was so stiff I felt like my bones were concrete. I wake up with pain somewhere every day now and my lumbar spine hurts all the time. The horrible bloating, weight gain, gas, and intestinal pain started after the second monthly dose. I saw my naturopath (sure do wish I had done that before taking the Boniva) and he gave me a calcium/magnesium supplement and Vitamin D2. I'm going to keep up with those and definitely not take any more Boniva. I felt fine before I took it and now I feel horrible. | A class action suit is in order. | F | 54 | 2 months | 11/22/2008 | 1 | Osteoprosis | Within 24 hours, severe back pain and spasms, tingling in left leg, chills,back skin feels hot, itching, pain moves around, toes, eyes, etc. Doctor told me to take Benadryl. It is now 1 week and not much relief. I felt great before taking Boniva, now feel as many others have said, 100 years old. I would be interested to know how long it could take to get out of the system, or if there is permanent damage. | BONIVA is a very dangerous drug. I should have been tipped off as to just how powerful it is when I had to sign a release form at the pharmacy before taking possession. I will never take it again. | F | 64 | 1 days | 11/20/2008 | 1 | Osteopenia in one hip | About a week after taking 9th dose, had sharp internal pains which progressed to nausea, then significant abdominal bloating/swelling about a week later. Began having gurgling/squeaky noises in intestine at night. Nausea eased off but began having pains mainly on left front abdominal but also across upper area under front bottom ribcage. Pain began later across mid-back. No diarrhea through all this. | Didn't take the 10th month pill and am feeling better gradually. 6 weeks after last pill, about every other day get some slight full feeling, minimal bloating and unease in upper stomach. Pains are slight to nonexistent now. Realized also that knuckle swelling last few months has disappeared, too. | F | 53 | 9 months | 11/18/2008 | 1 | OSTEOPENIA | EXTREME BACK MUSCLE SPASMS,KIDNEY STONE, FOOT NEUROMA, 2 ROUNDS OF BRONCHITIS, 2 ROOT CANALS WITHIN 1ST 6 MONTHS OF BONIVA. | HAD FOOT SURGERY, KIDNEY STONE SURGERY, WAS ON BREATHING TREATMENTS, JUST HAD A MRI ON MY BACK, GOING IN NEXT MONTH FOR 3RD ROOT CANAL. TOOK 2 DOSAGES AND PROBLEMS STARTED WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF FIRST DOSE. WILL BE 2 YEARS SINCE BONIVA IN DECEMBER.STILL HAVE BACK PAIN FOR NO REASON AND HOPEFULLY THIS WILL BE LAST ROOT CANAL. | F | 55 | 2 months | 11/17/2008 | 1 | Osteoporosis / Osteopenia | It's been 3 weeks since taking my first Boniva pill, I'm still having terrible stomach pain, and indigestion problems that I would call severe.. After taking the pill, which I did as directed, I had mild symptoms that WORSENED daily. I had nausea, diarrhea, flu symptoms, terrible back pain, most horrible pains on left side that moved around, Didn't know if it was my colon, stomach, or heart.. I had hot sensations that ran through my body.. I have headaches now , teeth hurt , lost 2 fillings.. No Appetite.. Even If I do get hungery, and eat, it feels like Ive swallowed a rock .. Chest Pain, pain is between breast bones. Bloating , stomach rumbling , gas .. Just feel horrible .. I went back to the doctor 2 days after taking this and told them I was having a problem, to my surprise it was only the beginning of a mess.. I was told there was a stomach virus going around and was given a couple of things to ease that.. Well since then, I've had some good days , but the bad ones are really bad | I really feel for the elderly in homes that don't have a say in what they take , they must just lay there in horrible pain,, Their families probably don't have a clue whats happening to them.. It can be contributed to many things.. I just hope people spread this around to save some the horribe side effects of this medication.. I;m aware of the serious issues with bone loss, BUT THERE HAS TO BE ANOTHER WAY.. THERE JUST HAS TO BE | F | 53 | 21 days | 11/16/2008 | 1 | Osteoporosis | Terrible migratory joint pain and limited mobility in affected joints for a year and a half after a single injection, which was supposed to be repeated every 3 months. | After taking 1200 IU Vitamin D3 for 5 months, prescribed by my Endocrinologist, joint pain is mostly gone. I suspect the Boniva depleted my body of Vitamin D. It would probably be a good idea for anyone experiencing this joint pain to try Vitamin D3. I thought I was going to have to live with the pain and limited mobility forever, since it lasted so long. | F | 57 | 1 times | 11/15/2008 | 1 | Osteoporosis | I have been on Boniva, once a month for about a year now. Over this past year I have experienced bone pain, soreness and cramping of calf muscles, bloating, an arthritic feeling in my hands, rapid heart rate (most recent dose only), dental issues requiring $5000.00 worth of dental work needed (which occurred only 6 mo. after a complete dental exam which was fine), bloating and for the first time in my life, heartburn. After reading this website, I now realize that these symptoms I have been experiencing over the past year are more than likely from Boniva. I will NOT take any more Boniva and will just be very faithful with my calcium supplements and mineral supplements. | F | 53 | 12 months | 11/14/2008 | 1 | Possible relief from bone pain | See comments. | After reading this Web site, I declined to take Boniva. However, yesterday I learned from someone who is on chemotherapy at a major cancer treatment center that doctors there treat severe bone pain (caused by chemotherapy) by prescribing Claritin, an over-the-counter antihistamine sold in most pharmacies. The doctors don't know why it works, but it does. If you're not allergic to the ingredients in Claritin, and you have severe bone pain from Boniva that nothing has yet relieved, perhaps you might try it. I will watch for feedback from anyone who tries this possible remedy. | F | 62 | | 11/13/2008 | 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 |