BONIVA Reviews (IBANDRONATE SODIUM)Average Rating: 1.3 (1605 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare BONIVA with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR BONIVA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 3 | Osteoporosis | I'm starting to have a LOT of what feels like palpitations and weird jumpy feelings in my heart. But not sure if it is related. | I feel extremely lucky to have had zero side effects from the Boniva IV injections. So far. I have only taken 1 dose this year about a week ago, but several years ago when my bone density dropped my rheumatologist recommended it and after about 6 quarterly injections my bone density scan was much improved- remarkably so. Now I'm afraid to continue it because I need a LOT of dental surgery and mainly because NO Doctor or my dentist warned me that I should have the dental proceedure prior to beginning this class of drug. I tried Reclast 18months ago and had what my doctor referred to as a "mild reaction"- I turned beet red in her office then at home I had fever, chills, and mild achey flu-like symptoms for 3-4 days afterwards. That's why I switched back to Boniva - but I'm starting to think I ought not take any meds, just exercize more & take my vit & minerals. | F | 57 | 6 times 5mg | 1/29/2017 | 1 | Osteoperosis | I took two doses of this medicine 3 months apart. I've experienced the EXACT same side effects, day 1 fine, day 2 chills, fever, day 3,4 and 5 chills, fever, headache and stomach pain. This is potent stuff. Don't let the doctors tell you have the flu. I'm 100% sure this drug caused my symptoms. | F | 52 | 1 months 150 | 1/29/2017 | 1 | maintain bone density | Wicked violent forceful Acid Reflux with sudden onset two days after my 3rd dose of Boniva. result throat is sore, swollen, hurts to swallow. Feels like someone poured acid down my throat and over vocal cords. voice is hoarse, coughing is problematic. Tremendous knee joint pain, 2 weeks later jaw pain is settling in..what other surprises await me? | Sleeping with bed raised 6" at head, very restricted diet for violent acid reflux during the night. taking antacids. acid problems by day also just not as severe as night. no idea what to do about jaw and knee pain -- trying to let the body detox and not add more drugs to it. I read these reviews previously and thought - what a bunch of over sensitive people, blaming every complaint on Boniva - all these things can't be really be happening. Well, I'm not thinking that now. Wish I would have given everyone more credibility. | F | 50 | 3 months boniva 1X M | 1/18/2017 | 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 | 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 | 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 1xmnthly | 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 | 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 |