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  ostopenia No initial reaction for the 1st 24 hours. On the day following my 1st ingestion of this pill I began having stomach cramps and cold. This increased during the night and flulike symptoms escalated significantly, causing insomnia. Stomach cramps and muscle aches led to work absence the following day.This has been followed by significant upper back pain that feels like muscles have seized for 4 days. I was not prepared for the length of this significant reaction. This has been so severe and prolonged that it has spurred me to write an internet comment about a complaint for the first time. I will not take this medication again. F 54 1 days
150mg 1X M
11/5/2010
 1  osteopenia 1st dose within 24 hrs. hip pain, which subsided after another 24 hours; 2nd dose again with 24 hrs. bone pain in back, upper chest thought it was arthritis even though never had symptoms before; 3rd dose 48 hrs. ago-woke up 24 hrs later with foot pain felt like a severe sprain, gone next morning; however, this afternoon lower back pain (felt like my hernia disc pain) now upper chest and even arm pain. Each month this pain has become more severe; though it has disipated in 24 to 48 hrs. I'm afraid of what will happen in the future if I continue. These symptoms have to be the Boniva. I was feeling great prior to taking Boniva. I see my doctor in a couple of weeks and I'm stopping this drug. So far, I never got nauseated or had stomach pain.... After reading comments and my reactions/sypmtoms to Boniva, I suggest you do not take this drug. I think they got the statistics mixed up; those with no side-effects are 6% and the other 94% have side effects! F 55 3 months
30 mg 1X M
11/2/2010
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 3  slightly low bone density None, really I've been lucky so far with no side effects at all-- just the mild inconvenience of needing to plan ahead, remember to take it first thing in the morning and not eat for at least an hour. In future I'll remember to take it with a FULL glass of water, I've just been swallowing it with a little water. I'll wait and see what the results are. Perhaps the milder one's case is, the less likely to get side effects. Seems that way from these posts. F 55 3 months
30 1X M
10/31/2010
 1  osteopena severe joint pain in legs, knees, feet, back, hands and fingers. experienced flu like symptoms. could not get out of the bed in the mornings to get dressed for work. had to leave work some days because pain was so horrible. would get into a tub of hot water to help relieve the pain. indigestion was horrible. i would not recommend this medicine to my worst enemy. Shame on you sally fields. I thought i was dying from cancer or something. i made an appointment with a rheumatoid physician and she said to get off of the boniva. once i got off i was like so RELIEVED. Within no time i was out of pain and pain free. WONDERFUL! NEVER EVER TAKE THIS MEDICINE . IT IS BAD FOR YOUR HEALTH. TERRIBLE, TERRIBLE MEDICINE. GARBAGE! F 52 12 months
60mg 1X M
10/28/2010
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 1  osteoperosis When they IV'd me with the Boniva, it gave me a double ulcer. I could not swallow due to extreme acid reflux. My head swelled and my eyes swelled shut. The doctors told me I had an anuerism or cancer or a blood clot. They gave me a brain scan (MRI)nothing found... I had boniva poisoning. I went to 3 different doctors before eastern medicine told me I was not crazy. I needed to get the toxins out of my body, so I did ozone iv. Very weird but it worked. Dont use it. The doctors stick together and say it is good stuff. It can kill you if you are not careful F 58 3 months
1X M
10/28/2010
 1  Osteoperosis Severe chest pain and espophagus spasms for two days. Ongoing esophagus problems - from drinking water to eating food. I only took ONE PILL and followed instructions exactly. I DO NOT recommend this drug to anyone. I will now have to follow up with GI doctor to see if permanent damage has been done. F 53 1 days
150 mg 1X M
10/27/2010
 1  recommendation from doctor I never had any side affects and continued taking Boniva until I found out through my dentist, I had severe bone loss in my left jaw. He recommended I stop taking it!! I had one monthly pill left and it went in the garbage. I wonder if there is a class action suit filed? F 60 8 years
150mg 1X M
10/26/2010
 1  Osteo Penia Scalding hot discharge Diagnosed with osteopenia secondary to chemotherapy after breaking my knee skiing. First month I experienced a lot of diarhea, but it was manageable (sort of). Terrible malaise, which I didn't until today associate with the drug. Second dose this am, exactly as pescribed. Tonight, I am sitting in a restaurant with a friend, and feel an incredibly intense burning in my tailbone. An instant later, I feel as if my entire lower half is on fire. Literally on fire. I jump up to head to the rest room and realize that my bowel has released a LOT of scalding hot fluid (Thankfully clear. by the time I get to restroom, I can see STEAM coming off my pants. Mortifying, and scary. I've been through a lot in my life physically, but this bodyFAIL is one of the worst. Stay away from this stuff. Nothing that boils your insides could be good for you. F 44 2 days
150 1X M
10/26/2010
 1  I have osteoporosis difficulty swallowing,fever, aches and pains in neck and right arm. hives with blister on my chest and neck and back The doctor gave me a sample to start out with, I saw the Sally Fields commercial and thought, she takes it, it must be ok, I would not know the side affects for me , unless I took it. My doctor should have warned me anyway, about side affects, I read the phamphlet, after. I could have died. M 58 1 days
150mg 1X M
10/25/2010
 1  for osterpenia acid reflux, headaches,neck pain, root canal, 2 broken crowns,nausauted real bad that I had to go through a lot of tests to rule out internal problems. I would not recommend this medecine to anyone. F 72 2 years
150 1X M
10/24/2010
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 1  Osteopenia The first time I used Boniva I experienced terrible gastric pain. Upon relating this to the Dr. he suggested taking Prilosec up to three days before taking Boniva. I still experienced gastric pain which continued all month. After 6 months, I refused to continue. I then began experiencing severe back pain and continued gastric distress. My new Dr. sent me to a gastroenterologist who found nothing concrete. Then there were so many tests that I cannot count. I now have a neuropathy from the pelvis down and am limited in my activities. And, my osteopenia is controlled fine with calcium and vitamin D. F 64 6 months
1X M
10/24/2010
 1  Not taking B though recommended Very concerned about taking it after highly recommended by endocrinologist After reading this website, I am convinced that Boniva is not for me. I am a very strong advocate of taking natural products instead of drugs. My chiropractor kinesiologist discovered that my levels of estrogen were too high blocking the absorption of calcium. (after taking a test that regular doctors will not offer to you). I stopped using tofu, honey, plastic containers (plastic leaks estrogen from soft plastic such as bottled water - get a water filter system), our water and earth have an excess of estrogen now due to plastics. Birth control pill do not get absorbed in our body, they are dumped into our waters. The levels are so high, that men's estrogen levels have increased causing problems with low sperm counts causing inability to get pregnant. Eliminating estrogen helped my bones go from osteoporosis to osteopenia. The endocrinologist was amazed!! I am not saying that this is the answer for everyone, but it definitely helped me. I also found that it is harmful to take herbal supplements for things such things as allergies. It messes with our immune system and shown that they cause problems with the absorption of calcium in bones. Also get out and get some sun. We need the sun like plants do, we need the V-D to help in absorptions of calcium. Our body was created to move. One of the most important things to do is move. Exercise!!! Get out and walk.!!! F 60
1X day
10/24/2010
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 1  bone loss Severe leg pain and ache...hard to walk without pain and burning sensation in both legs which I still have...I would not recommend it as it can ruin your life. Also all of the disclousres that are now available show it can cause fractures as well. Why is this product still on the market as it is dangerous. M 64 1 years
150 mg 1X M
10/23/2010
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 1  Osteopenia I have only taken one dose of Boniva, nine days ago. It was hard for me to take it in the morning and wait an hour to eat or drink; however, I got through that part okay. I also had no problem throughout the day, but that night I got out of bed to make a trip to the bathroom. When I stood up, I actually felt like I had no spine in my back and no bones in my legs. All I could do was lean against the bed, waiting to be able to walk, wondering what was happening to me. It was a nightmare! I have one more dose of Boniva (a free sample from my doctor), but after my experience with the first dose, and after reading the side effects from the second and subsequent doses, I'm going to pass on Boniva and take Caltrate (recommended by my chiropractor). The price of Boniva is ridiculous anyway. F 68 1 months
150 mg 1X M
10/22/2010
 1  osteopenia severe back pain, fever of 100.5, severe stomach pain, leg cramps, chills after taking one dose of Boniva I had such severe back pain I could barely move while I was at work. I was so cold, I had to wear thermals, two shirts and two jackets, and looked for the warmest place I could find (mechanical closet) to do my work. It has only been four days and I can't wait to get this stuff out of my body. The stomach pain comes in waves and hurts so much. I do not recommend this product to anyone. I am so miserable. F 48 4 days
1X M
10/21/2010
 1  osteoporosis I first month no problem. But, in the weeks following I kept getting sick. Then I took my 2nd dose and the next day and for 4 days I had chills, pain, cramps and felt horrible. I found others have had these symptoms. No more for me, I am going natural. I felt fine before taking this drug. M 56 2 months
1X M
10/19/2010
 1  low bone density severe joint pain, started after the first month. Today I was supposed to take my 5th boniva tablet but something told me to check this website to see if others were experiencing similar problems. Thanks to everyone's feed back I will NEVER take this drug again. I wonder how long before I feel noraml again. F 57 4 months
150 mg 1X M
10/17/2010
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 1  osteoporosis felt like I fell off a building and broke all my bones, within 12 hours of taking it! It was announced on the Evening News Wednesday night, that taking Fosamax or Boniva can lead to the breakage of your Femur bone! Tell your Dr. immediately if you experience hip/leg pain. My Mom broke her femur by just walking up steps while being on Fosamax years ago! Now I know there was a connection! F 56 1 days
1X day
10/15/2010
 5  OSTEOPOROSIS NONE I have never had any side effects. Most people don't have side effects. these crackpots that don't understand this concept cannot be reached. Yes there is a SMALL percentage of people that have "bone pain" with this drug class. <1% of patients having pain temporarily is not a reason to pull a drug from the market that reduces risk of fracture dramatically. Although as a physician I find that far too many people are placed on these drugs for osteopenia. This is sometimes but rarely appropriate. Furthermore I find that vitamin D is far too often overlooked especially in younger women/men. F 68 2 years
150 1X M
10/12/2010
 1  osteoporosis This is a followup to an earlier submission. It has been 18 months since I quit taking Boniva, and I am finally pain free. As recently as two months ago, I could not lie on my side and put my knees together because of pain in my right knee. I hope that my current pain free state is an indcation that the Boniva (ibandronate) has finally left my body. I would not take Boniva again or recommend that anyone take Boniva or any ibandronate drug. I will attempt to control my osteoporosis with exercise and calcium with Vitamin D. F 70 19 months
150 mg 1X M
10/12/2010

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