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  Start of osteoporosis in spine After taking Bonviva for six months, I was woken in the night by severe pain in the right sacro-iliac area, which radiated into groin and down leg. I had to lift my right leg to go up the stairs, get into and out of car. The pain started the very night after I had taken my sixth, monthly dose in the morning. The pain lasted 7 weeks and made me really depressed, not to mention the weight I put on through being unable to be my normal, active self. I called my gyneo to see if the pain could be a result of taking Bonviva but he adamantly denied that it could be the medication. Instead, he told me to go to my general doctor, which I did, and he did loads of movement tests on me before sending me for two x-rays and an echograph. He didn't think it could be the Bonviva either, as he said it normally only affects the jaw-bones. The x-rays etc. were all perfectly clear, so my condition was a mystery. The doctor then put me on a short course of cortisone and very powerful pain-killers, which did no good at all, so I was convinced it was the Bonviva that was causing the pain. We women know our bodies and have gut-feelings about these things. Thankfully, my doctor suggested I go see an osteopath, and she was my life-saver. The pain went within two days, which was probably due to her massaging the bones and muscles. However, the other day I started with identical pain in the left side, so that has just confirmed my suspicions. I am going to get an appointment with my gyneo and tell him what I think - and also stop taking Bonviva. I'm disgusted that these doctors give us medications which are so harmful - they're obviously on commission from the drug manufacturers. For those of you suffering with continual pain, I would recommend you go see an osteopath - it was wonderful to be pain-free after so long, as I never normally suffer with back or leg pain. F 58 8 months
6/3/2009
 1  AGE AFTER TAKEN BONIVA THE 1ST MORNING LIKE THE DIRECTION SAID TOO..I WOKE UP AT 2:54a.m THE FOLLOWING MORNING WITH A HEAD ACH, UPSET STOMACH ,CHILLS...FLU LIKE FEELING...IT'S 2:22p.m. now and I still feel sick..feeling as though I have to throw up, VERY WEAK..STILL HAVE THE HEADACH..pain in the middle of my chest and up the right side of my neck..joint pain..this is un-real I am a very active person..I OWN MY OWN BUSINESS-- I am on the go from 6am till 9/10 pm each day...This RX "BONIVA" put me in the bed..THANK GOODNESS I GOT A FREE SAMPLE FROM MY DOCTOR BEFORE I FILLED MY RX...I DO NOT RECOMMEND THE RX TO ANYONE.. F 58 2 days
6/2/2009
 1  0steoporisis I took my first dose 5/10/09. Less than 24 hours later I was having severe pain in the thumb joints on both hands. I still cannot use my hands without pain. I have to grasp a glass with both hands. I have been having a lot of gas and bloating, hurting in upper stomach, constipation ,I have taken Miralax for 4 days with no relief. Until I saw this website I had no idea Boniva could be causing this. I will never take this again. Also , if pain does not go away I will seek an attorney's opinion. This drug should be banned. F 56 1 months
6/1/2009
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 1  osteoporosis diarea,sharp pain in sternum /chest and kidnies 12-24 hours after taking Boniva for the first time.I feel seek like a dog. If i survive I will never ever take this poison. M 52 1 days
5/26/2009
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 1  Bone loss All listed side effects. This drug is poison, should not be on market; I wish I would read this site before I took boniva, never again. I did inform all my female friends about my nearly death experience taking boniva. F 57 2 months
5/26/2009
 1  Osteoporosis Extreme bloating, nauseous, very bad heartburn, constipation, stomach pain. All these symptoms started the same day I took this medication. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS MEDICATION!!! I just hope this gets out of my system and things return to normal F 50 1 days
5/26/2009
 1  Boniva Knife like stomach cramps 2x - not unbearable or long Insomnia - very annoying Weight Gain - small so far Depression Left ankle pain I don't see depression listed a lot as a side effect, but I have no other explanation for a sudden downturn in my mood. It really developed after I started the Boniva. I took my first dose on 5/10/2009. It is so bad that I am crying at times and cannot focus on my job. I do have a history of depression from my 30's, but have long since conquered the problem... that makes this even more concerning to me. I am not going to take another dose even though my RA doc and regular doc will be angry. It simply isn't worth it to me. I think I will be searching more natural alternatives. F 45 16 days
5/26/2009
 1  osteopenia I took the once monthly pill in the morning of 5/02/09 as directed. An hour later had pain in my legs and back. Developed flu-like symptoms during the day which lasted through the night. Felt nauseous that evening. Woke up at 2a.m. and felt miserable. Thought I was going to throw up, so got out of bed. Felt very dizzy. Took 3 steps and fainted. Fractured my hand, damaged my elbow and hit my head. Developed a dry cough which lasted a week,then disappeared overnight. I wonder that such a strong pill is prescribed for people regardless of their weight. Should the dosage be the same for a 100 lb. person as for a 200lb. person? F 55 1 times
5/23/2009
 1  ostopenia Took 2nd dose 20 days ago. Severe joint pain especially left ankle. Difficulty walking. Before I got crutches I had to hold onto a wall to walk. Went to emergency room when ankle/leg first started because I thought I had fracture but xrays showed nothing. Dr said he had no explanation for my symptoms and sent me home. F 64 50 days
5/23/2009
 1  osteoporosis My doc prescribed Boniva to be given intravenously every three months. Since about three weeks after the first infusion, I have suffered week after week of stomach ache, bloatedness, gas pains, and headache. I also had a ten day spell of very severe knee joint pain that came on suddenly and left just as suddenly for no other reason. It will be three weeks yet until I was supposed to have the next infusion and I continue to feel lousy. I hope these side effects will go away soon--I will NEVER take this drug again! F 66
5/22/2009
 1  Osteopenia I'm a fitness professional used to HARD bouts of exercise and injury(rotator cuff tear from a cycling accident). I also have a high tolerance to pain (Total hysterctomy and only had to take 2 days worth of pain relief). I took my first Boniva yesterday-followed instructions and drank 24 oz of fluid. I haven't had the GI problems but the bone pain is excrutiating. I had increased my weight training and was a little sore from that-just the usual. Took a kickboxing class and went cycling-20 miles-yesterday-nothing out of the ordinary for me. I woke up in the middle of the night in so much pain I couldn't breathe or get out of bed to take pain reliever. It started as a pain between my shoulder blades and then a stabbing pain in my sternum. The pain radiated up my spine from my shoulder blades to the base of my skull. It hurts my ribcage to breathe and my clavicle hurts as well. This isn't just aches it's a 9 out of 10 on the pain scale and the only time I have been in that much p Not sure if I'll take a dose next month. F 51
5/19/2009
 1  Osteoporotic Recommended by doctor at a lab and did not inform me of the possible side effect. Extreme bone pain even at toes and fingers, neckache, fever, flu, cannot get up and headache. Feel like dying. Will not take the second month dosage. The doctor should have told me about the side effects. Anyone got advise how to relieve the side effects as I need to work? F 47 4 days
5/18/2009
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 5  Osteopenia Absolutely none. I can't believe all of these side effects these people report are for real. I have taken Boniva twice, both times without any side effects at all. I am looking forward to an improved bone scan next year, now that I have also added exercise along with adequate vitamin D and Calcium intake. F 54 2 months
5/16/2009
 1   bad drug F 62
5/16/2009
 1  Osteoporosis I took Once-a month Boniva for 4 months. By the 4th month the side affects were so bad I stopped. I had every side affect there was and then some. The stomach problems are o.k. now but I have continuous stiff neck and pains up the back of my neck. No let-up without medications for it.I also have burning in the esophagus when I eat or drink. I am just taking this day-by-day hoping it will all go away.When are the makers of these drugs going to be stopped? They are making conditions worse, not better.I never had any aches and pains until I let my Rheumatoid Doctor talk me into taking this poison.I am no longer seeing him and I now rely on vitamins and supplements to try to get back to my normal life.I just have to wait it out.I hope my information will prevent some other unknowing person from listening to the "Scare Tactics" these Doctors are putting out there to get us to take this poison. I don't have any respect or confidence in Sally Field and I doubt if she has ever taken Boniva.I won't even look at the commercials when they come on TV. These celebrities will do anything for a few dollars. F 76 4 months
5/13/2009
 1  osteoporousuos F 65 1 days
5/13/2009
 1  osteopenia severe bone pain..back, hips, ribcage..fever and generalized muscular pain...was unable to ambulate due to severe bone pain..nausea/vomiting and severe gi burning.. all started at 4 am the first day after taking the 150mg pill..has been seven days now and still having bone pain...less severe now and am able to care for my own needs....this drug must be evaluated by the FDA. F 63 1 days
5/10/2009
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 1  Osteopenic Started Actonel June 2008 per Dr advice . Because of headaches and nausea it gave me, he switched me to Boniva . Continued with Boniva till now. My last dose was May 1 2009 and will be my last after finding out about this site.. Wish I had known about this site. I have developed stiff neck and shoulders for last 9 months and tried half a dozen different pillows but could be Boniva ? I didnt experience the flu symptoms everyone talks about but my knee joints have gotten so bad I have a difficult time getting up out of a chair or floor in the last 9 months or so. I can no longer exercise and since I started taking Actonel/Boniva have gained 55 lbs plus. I am only 5'2" and now weight 185 and so depressed. Could Boniva be causing this ? I dont eat that much and have never weighed so much in my life . I have tried every diet , Alli, but cant even loose 1 lb. I just keep gaining . could Boniva be causing this?? I had slight stiffness in joints prior to this but notice it has gotten I am so upset to think that Boniva has caused my leg joints to become as bad as they are. I thought it was because of my weight gain . Makes me mad to think that it may have also caused me to gain 55 plus pounds in 12 months ! F 61 12 months
5/9/2009
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 1  Osteoporosis I'm not sure these are related to Boniva or not. But, my blood protein, since I have been taking Boniva, has increased. Not drastically but in the last 2 years it has increased by 1.2. I have also noticed a heaviness in my jaw and some swelling in my cheeks. I have stopped taking it and will probably never take it again. F 57 2 years
5/8/2009
 1  diagnosed with osteoporosis After the 2nd dose I experienced severe heartburn and a cough which just wouldn't stop. The cough was caused by acid reflux which had burned and scarred my esophagus and I was put on mega doses of medication to counteract the condition. Nine months later I am still on the medication and if I miss a dose, I'm back with the acid reflux. Following my last dose of Boniva I've had extreme pain in my jaw which began during the night and was excruciating. The severity has lessened but both side of my jaw ache constantly and I have an appointment to find out if this is osteonecrosis or just TMJ. Anyone who has Boniva prescribed should read about the side effects before they take it and decide whether they want to risk taking it. F 78 11 months
5/5/2009

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