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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 1  Osteopenia About 10 years ago I took Boniva daily for 3 months and followed the directions perfectly. Almost overnight I developed severe joint pain to the point I could barely get out if a car. I put 2 + 2 together, and the ONLY thing I had changed in my active, healthy lifestyle was Boniva. I told my doctor my symptoms, and she said it may be arthritis. I couldn't believe this because I had no other symptoms for arthritis. I stopped taking Boniva immediately, and started taking glucosamine chondroitin MSM. After about 9 months the joint pain went away. I now have been diagnosed with osteoporosis and will do weight bearing exersise and anything natural to fight it. F 61 3 months
2.5 mg dai
11/15/2016
 1  For my bones Horrible stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, fever. Still having GI problems. One took one dose and that was enough, this isn't medicine it's poison, should be taken off the market! F 71 1 months
11/6/2016
 1  osteopena Nausea, teeth pain resulting in implants, flu symptoms, overall lethargics, pain and depression Doctors pushing this drug. Horrible side effects. Am stopping this drug immediately because I am afraid it is ruining my health. F 59 3 years
once a mon
9/25/2016
 1   Severe leg pain. Knees, arm, shoulder, swollen tongue hair loss. Gas, bloated,burning in throat. Terrible product and should be banned. Took a very long time to be rid of symptoms. The sad part is doctors made light of it and acted in disbelief.,convinced that that was impossible. F 82 60 days
1X day
9/22/2016
 1  osteporosis Appx 4 hrs after taking Boniva,starting feeling,bloated, nausea , evening was having chills, fever, severe burning in stomach and chest. Next morning felt drained,muscle pain in legs, shoulders and neck did not eat anything because it cause my stomach to burn more, stayed in bed all day haven"t done that since I had A knee replacement years ago call the Dr office after hours I ask the nurse if I was having a reaction she said no it sounds like you have the flu.Day 3 pain in chest increase so bad I was having pains under my arms, still can't eat much because my stomach starts burning. Muscles in the back of my neck are so painful I don't want to turn my head feel like I have been in an accident. Day 4 will be going to the Dr with a list of side effects that Boniva causes. F 67 3 days
150 1X M
8/3/2016
 1  osteoporosis severe leg pain; severe back & joint pain I had to be taken by ambulance from work to the hospital because pain got so severe I could no longer sit or stand. This medicine is poison and the doctor who prescribed it to me is responsible for giving me poison. It's been almost 2 months since I took one dose and still in pain and having problems walking. I pray these side effects go away. F 51 1 months
150 mg
7/21/2016
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 1  Osteopenia Boniva gave me ulcers. I am very healthy and active. Three months after taking Boniva, I had violent gastric episodes. Heartburn, bloating, belching and some bowel problems. After many doctor appointments, I realized I had the symptoms synonymous with ulcers. After research, I discovered that many people have reported ulcers from the use of bishosphonates. I have no doubt that my health problem started with Boniva. I quit the stuff immediately, and am currently on a healing diet that I hope will help. The symptoms I developed changed my daily life. I agree with others, this stuff is poison. Also, this is the first time I've ever contributed a review to ANY website. I decided to do it because I appreciate learning about other's experiences with drugs. I wanted to help warn others about the dangers of Boniva. There are other remedies for bone loss that are being researched, and I intend to find out more. I'm also looking into diet options, and a product called AlgaeCal, a high absorption calcium. If anyone has other options, please post. Good luck to everyone! F 58 3 months
1X M
7/12/2016
 1  Osteoporosis Only a few day after starting Boniva I started getting burning aches and pains in my arms, shoulders elbow. It felt like it was deep in my bones. Now I'm having problems with both of my shoulders. I can't lift my arms up over my head to comb my hair. After the first two doses I called my dr to inform her how I was feeling. She said take it for one more month and see if the side effects go away. They only got worse. I then called to tell her I wasn't taking it anymore. I explained how I was feeling and she said I needed to go to an orthopedic dr because the sides affect were not caused from the Boniva. And in fact she said it sounds like I have arteritis. I was never told I had arteritis before I started the Boniva This is a horrible drug. It needs to be taken off the market asap. I would not recommend to anyone. I didn't continue with a fourth dose and I am still feeling bad. I hope it I feel better soon and that this is not permanent. F 68 3 months
150
7/7/2016
 1  Osteoroposis I had exactly the same experience - terrible stomach pain that lasted for days, nausea, headache, fever-like symptoms. I had never felt this sick before. It's just a horrible ominous feeling. I am concerned if it'll cause permanent damage to the GI system. F 1 months
30
5/24/2016
 1  border line of getting osteoporosis It burnt my esophagus and now I have an appointment with a GI to see if I have ulcers! Should be pulled off the Market ASAP! I will soon be 60 years. Super healthy never had any stomach problems until I took this killer! Should have skull and cross bones on the label! I will take my chances with broken bones couldn't suffer anymore than I did with this toxic pill! For 5 days I couldn't eat or drink water without horrible pain!! I went from healthy to suffering and the only thing different was BONIVA! Should not be sold to anyone! F 59 1 months
150
4/12/2016
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 1  cancer drug Severe muscle spasms 54 1 days
150
4/5/2016
 1  Osteoporosis fever, chest pain, headache, chills, bone pain I can't believe they are still prescribing this poison. I took this years ago and I can't believe they are still prescribing this poison. They just proved it actually causes fractures! F 71 1 days
30 1X day
3/17/2016
 1  Decrease in bone density Have been on Miacalcin for many years. Dr. Said bone density had gone down and prescribed Boniva. I put him off for 6 months then he convinced me to take it. As instructed I took pill with about 10 oz of water at 7:30 in the morning. Did not sit or lie down until several hours later. By 7:00 pm I was in pain. Legs neck shoulders. I felt like every bone and muscle in my body was hurting. Slept none At all that night due to pain. Could barely walk the next day. My right hand and wrist was useless. Could not use it at all. Low grade fever later that day and night. 20 days into. The month I had red blisters on my neck and face. Then scaled off like a sunburn. Month finally over. Still skin problems but joint pains are almost gone. Hopefully the skin problems will evidentially go away also. Have an appointment with a rheumatologist next week. Unless my T scores are off the chart I will not take any more of these types of drugs. Back to my Miacalcin. Never had a broken bone in my life. Another 20 years of nothing cannot be as bad as one month of Boniva. F 69 1 months
150 mg
3/1/2016
 1  Ostiopina Longterm use of Boniva caused tooth loss and loosening in my case. Horrible heartburn from day one, flu like symptoms and bone pain. I wish I had listened to my pharmacist about this drug!! He BEGGED me not to take it and even offered free calcium pills just so I wouldn't take this POISON!! I'm still suffering with dental problems, I have NO JAW TEETH at all and have had to have other teeth "stented". F 47 1 years
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2/9/2016
 1  Osteoporosis The side effects that I'm having your insides feel like they are blown up, terrible cramping, no appetite, lower back pain,nausea, headaches! I wish I have read this site before I even took one pill! The side effects are very debilitating! Boniva is poison do not take it!!!!!!!!! F 61 4 days
150mg
1/27/2016
 1  osteopenia A couple hours after taking the pill I had a weird metallic taste in mouth, after 13 hours trouble really set in. Body aches, joint pain,weakness, hurt to walk across the floor, bad diarrhea, bad headache. Very unpleasant experience. I am healthy and take no other drugs on a regular basis. I will not take any more of this pill. I advise anyone considering it to think long and hard on taking this medicine. It has been declared safe to take by the FDA, but my body says otherwise. F 56 1 months
150 1X M
1/16/2016
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 1  Osteoporosis First day after the very first dose, had very bad flu like symptoms, muscle aches & pains, very bad stomach aches & diarrhea. Had A very bad headache, second & third day still could not stand up due to severe dizziness. Almost passed out due to severe dizziness & extreme stomach cramps. Will NEVER take another pill, I could not function at all taking this pill . Have always been healthy & have never had to take medication & now will not take this. F 58 1 months
150 mg
1/4/2016
 1  osteoporosis Flu like by evening after taking the one tablet. After 2 days real bone pain could only walk by holding on to things. Felt total fatigue. I was off work for 2 weeks. Its 28 days now back in bed again with pain and fatigue and unable to work. I was in good health till taking this one pill. Yes I have osteoporosis but this drug is running my life. I only hope it will finally clear my system. Do not take it. I have found a safe alternative after doing research. Doctors sadly just think this causes gastrointestinal upset. I wish mine was shocked. Never knew about these side effects. F 63 1 months
50mg
12/28/2015
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 1  osteoporosis I took my first monthly dose and didnt experience any side effects. 30 days later took my second dose. On the 2nd day following I began having sever back, rib, shoulder hip pain & chills. By Friday I was almost back to normal. Contacted my PCP who was no help so called my oncologist & she said take pepcid & try it again in 30 days. Today the same side effects started again. How long until this meds gets out of my body? F 57 1 days
150
12/14/2015
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 1  osteoporosis I took my first monthly dose and didnt experience any side effects. 30 days later took my second dose. On the 2nd day following I began having sever back, rib, shoulder hip pain & chills. By Friday I was almost back to normal. Contacted my PCP who was no help so called my oncologist & she said take pepcid & try it again in 30 days. Today the same side effects started again. How long until this meds gets out of my body? F 57 1 days
150
12/14/2015
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