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 |
| 2 | osteopenia | Took 1st Boniva yesterday morn. after switching from Actonel. About 6 p.m. noticed some abdominal discomfort. It subsided until 4a.m. when I was awakened with horrendous abdominal twinges or cramps. At times like "trapped gas". I was up for the next 2 hrs. trying to deal with the pain. It was more comfortable to walk around than to by laying down. After some indigestion medicine (over the counter) and a couple glasses of water I was finally able to get a couple more hrs. sleep. But all day today have felt like I have a stomach "bug" with some lightheadedness to boot. Will try one more month on this med. If a repeat of mentioned symptoms, will go back to Actonel. | F | 58 | 1 days | 10/6/2006 | 1 | Osteopinea and bad reaction to Fosx | Terrible pain in rib cage, shoulder, elbow and generalized throughout body for the entire time taken. Muscle spasms in rib area as well. Complete misery. | Many people I know have had problem yet doctors prescribe it without discussing side effects. Fosamax was as bad with damage to the digestive system. | F | 57 | 90 days | 10/5/2006 | 1 | Osteopenia | Took once-a-month dose and haven't felt myself since. This is third day and felt the "mild flu-like" symptoms all day, including dizziness, no energy, and mental fogginess. I'm concerned about what other symptoms may crop up. Felt just FINE before taking it. | I was reluctant to try this medicine but took it upon the advice of my physician. Should have listened to my inner voice. Never again. Had I found this web site sooner, I never would have tried it. | F | 57 | 3 days | 10/5/2006 | 1 | bone loss | I took my first dose 24 hours ago. The first hour I experienced mild nausea, but it was no big deal. About 12 hours later my hips began to ache, then my chest, sternum, ribs, and finally my spine. I can hardly breathe without pain. I feel like I have broken every rib in my body, and my spine feels fused together. My muscles are very in my back and chest are very tight, probably due to the pain. I slept very little last night, and Tylenol didn't seem to help at all. Once I sit up in a chair for a while, I can hardly get up. I feel as stiff as a broom. I'm calling my doctor as soon as his office opens. | If things don't improve for me quickly, I don't know what I'm going to do. I will have a hard time working. At this point, I will NOT take my second dose. | M | 50 | 1 days | 10/3/2006 | 1 | osteopenia | First day, gastic upset, tightening in chest. 2nd day, feel like I'm having a heart attack, and lower back pain. Chest aching, ribs aching, breast aching, heartburn. I am a heathly person. Never again. Frightening. | F | 55 | 2 days | 10/2/2006 | 1 | doc recommended | pain in hips down side of legs,severe muscle spasms in shoulders and neck, deep bone pain at base of neck, high blood pressure, increased heart rate,unrelenting "hunger" pains,numbness on the right side of my head, fatigue, increased incidences of migraines. | This drug is a poison! Symptoms came on rather slowly and were well masked. Then bam! All at once. Pain in the base of my neck would bring me to tears. I will never take this drug again. I have received GREAT benefit from Rolfing (a particular type of body work that work on the muscles and tissue), and from my chiropractor. I had pain shooting down my legs every time I would stand or get out of the car. After one session of having the back of my legs rolfed, I have NO pain. Went to the gym the next day, was able to resume weights, stretches,use the eliptical...unbelievable, really. I strongly recommend anyone that has used, or is currently using Boniva to seek out a GOOD Rolfer (and chiropractor)to help with the side effects. Good chance that they will recognize the symptoms even before you do. I live in San Diego area, if anyone needs a referral. Otherwise, ask your chiropractor or physical therapist. I have also tried Fosomax and Actonel with bad results. Poisons, all of them! | F | 49 | 12 months | 9/29/2006 | 1 | bone loss | Started taking Boniva in Feb./ankles were stiff and painful. 2nd pill in March/breast rash, one breast swollen, and fever. Discontinued Boniva. April/both breast are swollen. Doctor thought I had breast infection even though after one month of anitiboctics, continued swelling & itch like nothing I have ever experience before. After June, the itch is gone but one of my nipples are swollen and the other is wrinkle. | Has anyone had these side effects from Boniva? If you had any side effects, please post on this website. | F | 69 | 2 times | 9/29/2006 | 1 | prescribed for bone loss | Feeling faint, fever, extreme sharp pain in feet, ankles and hands. Stomach pain (not cramping) and all through my back. Like I was having labor back pains! Could hardly walk. Major flu symptoms. Considered ER. Called Dr. He told me to not take it again. I knew that! But since this is a time released med. what am I supposed to do until it is out of my system? I can't drive, walk much because I am so weak. | Does anyone have any suggestions as to what to do to gain my strength back? | F | 59 | 1 days | 9/26/2006 | 1 | yes | After taking Boniva for 2 months, I woke up and was unable to walk. My left ankle has swollen and is red. I went to the Orthopedic doctor and was told my ankle is filled with fluid. He X-rayed my ankle and there is no boken bones. I did'nt realize at first it could be related to Boniva. I am now in a cast up to my knee and am in excruciating pain. My ankle and toes are red and swollen. I am going back today 9-19-2006 and am going to tell the Ortho about Boniva. I am not taking it again and only hope this problem goes away. | I am going to stop taking Boniva. | F | 68 | 2 months | 9/18/2006 | 1 | Osteoporosis | Since my last posting and my last once-a-month pill (July 5, 2006) I am experiencing a heaviness in my jaws, muscle tingling and fatigue in my hands and arms. The spasms in my feet have very much decreased. The gastric problems have been greatly helped by these products: Rhizinate, Mastica, and PhytoZyme. Whereas I had to sleep propped up by 2 pillows, now it's just a little camp pillow under my own. I'm concerned about how my muscles and jaw feel. Perna Plus seems to help. Look these products up. They are natural and have helped. Read The Myth of Osteoporosis by Gillian Sanson. | I further agree with the person(s)who believe that we are experiencing an ALLERGIC reaction to bisphosphonates. I tried benadryl one night on an impulse and it seemed to relieve some of these side effects, supporting my suspicion that I'm allergic to the toxic boniva. | F | 55 | 10 months | 9/15/2006 | 1 | bone loss | Acid reflux, fever, aching joints in the legs and wrists. | I have taken Boniva for 3 months and each time I have had severe heartburn. I also ran a fever several hours after taking the first pill. Only recently did the bone pain begin. I have since stopped taking Boniva and am still enduring the pain in my bones and joints. I would STRONGLY advise anyone looking for an osteoporosis medication to choose something with a much lower dose - even if it is once a week. | F | 61 | 3 months | 9/12/2006 | 1 | osteoporosis | I experienced severe chest pains which spread throughout my body by the end of the day after I took my initial dose. I also was feverish, fatigued and had chills. | The day aftr taking my first dose I woke up with severe chest pains - like I had been hit hard. The pain worsened and spread throughout my entire body. I could hardly move (thankfully still had a few vicotin left over from a car accident a few months earlier). By mid-day I was running a fever and could do nothing by lay down. The symptoms were better the next day, but it was 3 days before I could return to work. Although by the end of the week most of the pain was gone, I still felt weak and tired. The fear that the symptons would kick in again and be permanent will keep me from taking this drug again. | F | 54 | 1 months | 9/10/2006 | 1 | osteopenia/post-hysterectomy menop. | Numerous adverse side-effects: the worst has been excruciating lower back pain which literally immobilizes me particularly when I get out of bed in the AM. Other bone/joint pains,too.One month I had debilitating flu-like symptoms for 4 days and 2 other months I've felt as if I have a cold for 2-3 days; frequent mild/moderate headaches; bloated feeling and distended stomach area; eye redness w/light sensitivity; waking upseveral times at night. | With some skepticism after reading "official" boniva information, I nevertheless pressed on with enthusiasm as my doctor told me it was a must after having had a total hysterectomy to eradicate uterine cancer. He was already treating me for osteopenia and said this would bring on sudden menopause and certain rapid increase of bone loss. After the 2nd month, I spoke to his nurse who consulted with him. She informed me that my symptoms were minimal and many of his patients were on Boniva with little or no problems. I was encouraged to continue. I did, but not with blind faith. I have more carefully tracked symptoms and physical reactions that I have never had or in the case of headaches, seldom have. The continuing excruciating back pain is the (physical) catalyst along with more information I have learned since I began taking it on 5/2/06. This includes the personal account of a lifelong friend (also on Boniva) who recently was rejected by her dentist for a root canal becaus | F | 51 | 4 months | 9/9/2006 | 1 | Osteopenia and ob/gyn | I had upper respiratory symptoms constantly and was told I had sudden lowered immunity and that it was viral infections. Also told I had sinus infections. Bloodtest showed abnormal liver results. I was told that all of my symptoms were due to viruses. I took 2 monthly tablets (oral) and have not felt well since. Interestingly, I am getting notices from the pharmacy as to why I'm not taking my monthly Boniva, and when I asked them, they said that they ha an agreement with Roche and Glaxo Smith Kline to send the monthly letters. I can't seem to find out how long this stuff stays in your system. I too have insomnia, and I had never conected all of my sudden "weird" symptoms to this, although I did stop taking it, because I felt so awful. | Do not take it. It is promoted by the drug manufacturers to make billions. I will try alternative medicine, take calcium, in moderation, and exercise more. Thank you for this site. | F | 63 | 60 days | 9/9/2006 | 1 | Osteopenia | I could barely function. My whole body ached and I felt horrible! Not to mention my stomach cramps. And I only took it once!! Is this medicine worth it? For me NO. | I am pursuing alternative methods of treating and healing myself and I know it will be worth it. | F | 46 | | 9/7/2006 | 1 | osteoporosis, loss of bone mass | Pain and weakness in right hip and outer thigh bone, bloating, constipation, extreme fatigue, weakness and joint-popping in both knees. Pounding heart beat and insomnia. Also slightly elevated blood pressure, probably because of the pain and loss of sleep. None of these symptoms prior. I am normally very healthy - work fulltime outside the home. My doctor prescribed it as an alternative to Actonel, which caused severe flu-like symptoms and neck and head pain. Frankly I felt fine before I started either pill. | Just took my second once-monthly tablet two days ago -- symptoms worsened this month. starting by the evening of the day I took the pill that morning. Evidently both Boniva and Actonel work the same way -- the worst of all the symptoms in me is in the joint pain. | F | 68 | 2 months | 9/7/2006 | 1 | osteopenia | This is my 3rd month and each month on the 2nd day I feel like a truck hit me in the area of my upper back and shoulders. I have unbearable pain in my left arm and shoulder that does not feel better no matter what I take for pain. I cannot even sleep on my left side or lift my arm up. I will not be taking this medication again. I thought that maybe after a few months the side effects would go away. They DO NOT! | F | 50 | 3 months | 9/7/2006 | 1 | Dexa dxd osteoporotic Femoral neck | Severe pains in the Sternum, upper thoracic vertebrae (right across the sternum), scapula and nearby ribs from the next day after taking the once monthly Boniva tablet. It hurts even to breath or bend, or turning etc. Never had any such pain in my life. This in not cardiac pain. It is the bone pain. Although, I never took any non-narcotic pain meds before, I had to take them to function. But they did not help much. Today is the 4th day after taking the first Boniva and there is no sign of pain going away. Do not know how long this last! Obviously, I am not going to take the Boniva next month when it becomes due for the once a month dose. | The Boniva package insert does not say anything about Sternal or other bone pains. However,they combined the pains into musculoskeletal and back pain. But, the table in their package insert shows very minimal difference regarding the pains between the boniva takers and placebo. Furthermore, according to their literature, only about 2% increase (betterment) in femoral-neck bone mineral density (BMD) after 2 years (24 months) use of Boniva compared to placebo.That % is so small!!!! Perhaps one can get a much better percentage increase in BMD by taking the daily Calcium,Vit D +/-estrogen (for females) without going through this hell of a sternal & upper back etc., pains. I am not going to take Boniva and I do not recommend it to others for the reasons stated above. | M | 1 months | 9/7/2006 | 1 | osteosporosis | Within a few days of taking my first and only Boniva, I experienced muscle aches and pains like a bad flu.. they are not painful.. just achey.. but nothing really makes it go away. | I was very active and exercised often.. One pill taken in June 2006 has changed my life and three months later.. I am hoping that it hasn't changed forever. My lower legs always ache.. although less than in the beginning.. symptoms will disappear and then reoccur.. more on than off.. Very depressing.. Each day I struggle to be my happy self. | F | 60 | 1 months | 9/6/2006 | 1 | Osteoporosis | Bloating, vision problems and "red eyes", gum sensitivity, metallic taste in mouth, muscle aches, hip pain, fatigue...just don't fell well! | I started wtih Actenol first and had flu symptoms so doctor prescribed Boniva. I started in Jan.2006, and a few weeks later had a nagging cough that would not clear up! I eventually went on an inhaler and that cleared. But, not for the last few months I have had bloating, vision problems, hip pain, water doesn't even taste good! sore muscles and fatigue. I'm going to the doctor 9/7/06 to get off! Any suggestions on a good alternative or foods to help with osteoporosis?..looking for a natural way to strenghthen my bones. | F | 52 | 8 months | 9/4/2006 |