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 I took the Boniva about 8:00 a.m. one morning. That day all was well. The next morning I awoke feeling sick to my stomach and my bones all over my body hurt so badly, I just lay on the floor for 12 hours and groaned my way through it. The next day I felt a little better, but told my doctor. She said I should never take it again. Not to worry, I WON'T!!!!! Those Sally Fields ads make me sick. Knowing how awful the side effects are, I wonder if she really takes it. F 60 1 days
2/11/2009
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 1  Osteopenia Heartburn, severe chest muscle like pain, backache, overall body soreness, gas, stomach ache. I thought the rest of you were cry babies. First day everything felt great until about 9:00 pm when I started having gnawing pains in my stomach. Then I started getting sore. The next day, getting out of bed was pretty painful, Tylenol didn't help much. Yesterday, it took so long to get out of bed, due to the pain, I called in sick. I feel much better today, but still have chest pain. Will not be repeating this mistake. Took my first and last dose. F 51 1 days
2/11/2009
 1  Osteoporosis Took 1st dose on Sunday-2/8/09; within 3 hours began to have shooting pain in hip area and felt a little nauseated. Thought this isn't so bad. Was I wrong. By Monday, I thought I was dying. Flu like symptoms all day and fever and chills at night. Still have pain in the hip area and can't get rid of the nausea. Feel very, very tired. Drinking orange juice with vitamin D and taking Tylenol seemed to help a bit. Have tried Actonel before and also had severe hip pain. Don't think my body agrees with this class of drugs for Osteoporosis. Heard there's new drug coming on market in about a year--can't wait! Until then, I will take my chances with exercise, Vitamin D, & Calcium. I also think that the Boniva Drug Company & FDA needs to relook at their clinical trials. Why in heaven would anyone approve a drug with this many side effects? With Boniva, I am convinced that the side effects do not outweigh the benefits. Hope this drug gets out of my system fast. I will NEVER take this drug again. F 60 3 days
2/10/2009
 1  osteopenia Took my first pill on Friday and felt great until Sunday morning about 2:30am woke up and thought I was going to be sick took some pepto and went back to bed. Woke up not feeling any better and as the day goes on I feel like I have been run over by a semi. Stabbing pains in my stomach, neck is killing me and a really bad upset stomach. Will never take this again!!!!!I am hoping this doesn't last very long but after reading other comments I have a feeling I am in for a long month. Wish I would of found this website before I took BONIVA!!!!!!!!!!!!! DON"T TAKE BONIVA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! F 50 2 days
2/8/2009
 1  osteopenia Nausea, diarrhea, flue like symptoms, with aching joints and upper back pain. Difficulty sleeping. I took my first Boniva dose last Sunday. I was fine that day, then began to feel weak, and achy on Monday. Stomach problems started on the 3rd day and severe joint and back pain on day 5. I honestly thought I was getting the flu and that I had strained my back with my computer this week. No more Boniva for me! F 57 1 weeks
2/7/2009
 1  yes this drug is deadly! The symptoms are everything and anything you could ever feel/// all the symptoms of all us victims are so real... do not take this drug!!!!!! Listen up roche.... Thanks to your drug.... i have a porous life now too//// You have ruined my body... my spirit... I know you people look at this site//// F 44 5 months
2/6/2009
 5  Osteoporosis The first time I took it, I had a little stomach cramping. After that, I decided to take it with two glasses of water instead of one and since then have never had another problem. This has been for two years now. My T score has improved and I am extremely satisfied with it! F 56 2 years
2/5/2009
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 1  osteoporosis day 1 took med.,no problems. day 2 severe knifelike stomach pain ,plus severe intestinal cramps with explosive diarrhea. lasted all night,and still today. terrible-scarey. tried to call the company at the number listed on the medication insert 1-888-my-boniva,to see if they could tell me how to alleviate the symptoms,or how long they would last. they want $4.50 for the call. F 68 1 days
2/4/2009
 1  osteopenia I took Boniva early in the morning with plenty of water, as directed. That evening I developed severe chills and a 102 degree fever. The fever lifted the next day. I did not experience heartburn, but for several days thereafter I did have constant stomach discomfort and loose bowels. I had very bad hip pain, as well as very sore calves. I felt like I had been through a war for almost a week, and then the ill-effects dissipated. By the way, I am sure I did not have the flu (the fever and chills went away too quickly, I had no respiratory symptoms, plus I had a flu shot). I will never take that poison again! HORRIBLE DRUG!!!!! M 52 1 days
2/4/2009
 1  osteoporosis I took boniva on jan 2nd 2009 at 9:30 a.m. by 10:00 p.m. I had chills and every joint in my body hurt.It was hard to walk to the bathroom. The next day I stayed in bed I hurt so bad.Its been 30 days since I took boniva and my hip,left leg,and back hurts just as bad. I Wish I had researched boniva on the internet before I took this medication, I would never have taken it. F 54 1 times
2/2/2009
 1  Osteoporosis Initially left hip and leg pain. Now pain in both hips. Have experienced left hip pain for some time. At times entire upper thigh would hurt. Sitting in a car or plane for any length of time was impossible. Experienced some very minimal pain in right hip until this week. Took my monthly dose Sunday, cannot sleep on either side due to pain in both hips. Wish I had read side effects a couple of years ago as I was having side effects back then, though not as bad. Might not be experiencing what I am now. See doctor next week. Want off this drug as I feel it certainly may be causing my issues. M 58 2 years
1/29/2009
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 2  Bone loss in my spine Took my first dose on 1-23-09, spent the past few days with terrible bloating, stomach cramps, constipation and the worst lower back pain. Going onto this website made me aware of why I few so bad. I'm not sure yet if I will take another dose. F 55
1/28/2009
 1  osteopenia 1 pill can cause so much trouble. I took my 1st monthly pill December 26 2008,and have had trouble for the whole month. Started with the stomach pain and diahrea so bad I couldn't leave the house for three days. Headache and lower stomach pain continued into second week. Always have a sensation that I have to make a bowel movement. Week 3 headaches are gone but now have ichy rash on chest and upper back. It has now been a full month since I have taken one pill. I am still experencing bloating, stomach cramps and rash. I think I will just live with a crooked back when I get older. I"m 67 and don't like to feel ill everyday. Hope the side effects of this pill decides to leave soon. Sounds like there is nothing I can do to help move things along to get better. Please. If you are thinking of taking this drug, consider all the emails written about it. F 67 1 days
1/27/2009
 1  osteopenia A day after taking Boniva, I developed excruciating hip pain and had difficulty putting weight on my right hip. Walking became exhausting and resulted in throwing the rest of my body out of alignment. It has taken about 2 years for the pain to completely cease. As an exercise specialist you can imagine how this impacted my ability to work. I believe the once a month dosage is to much for many people to tolerate. While my understanding is that "only" 6% of users developed any bone or joint pains in the clinical trials, this side effect was treated too lightly. F 65 2 months
1/26/2009
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 1  osteopenia Took pill in the morning. Woke up at 2 am with severe convulsions/spasms, violent vomiting, muscle cramping. Had fever of 101. Was achy, lethargic and fatigued for 2 days after, puffy and pale face. Feel fine after day 3, but after reading comments wont's take next months' dosage. F 51 3 days
1/25/2009
 1  For bone mass I have been experiencing serve jaw pain. I am 47 years old and only took one 150mg dose of Boniva and It has literally killed me...I have been having pains in my jaw bone. Gums have turned black and blue, teeth have loosened. Lips are numb can't hardly eat without my mouth hurting for hours on end. I took boniva back in September 2008 and I have been to doctors that don't want to corporate with me and tell me its not boniva. I have had mris and cat scans jaw scans. I have taken pain pills for the pain and it doesn't seem to help me at all..I don't know what to do but I was told that because I have been under cancer treatments that It could have interacted with it and brought it back...I may have bone cancer due to taking boniva F 47 1 months
1/23/2009
 1  osteoporsis severe sore throat After reading the side effects of others, I will not take the 1x a month medication again.I was on Alendronate, the 1x a week pill for 7 weeks. The last week was spent in bed with severe stomach cramps, my Dr gave me a sample of Boniva, she said if this didn't work I could have the 1x a year Reclast IV drip. After reading up on that, no way ! I'm finished taking ANY of this medication, will contine with Calcium, Vit D and multivitaims. If my old bones go...so be it...I've had enough of this ! F 72 14 days
1/23/2009
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 1  Ostopenia Severe knee and feet pain. I was walking/jogging 3-4 miles every day, then I took Boniva. now, it is difficult to walk. The pain is awful. I WILL NOT take another dose!!!!!!! I called my doctor today, and said I will continue with Calcium and Vitamin D supplements, and that is it. NO more Boniva for me. F 58 1 days
1/22/2009
 1  osteopenia could not digest food--had violent vomiting and high fever. now, it has been 2 1/2 years since i stopped taking boniva and my digestive tract is still compromised. also, recently had a spontaneous fracture of distal femur which, i understand, was reported, in march 2008 NEJM, as a side-effect of taking boniva. i am horrified to think that the fda actually approved this drug. F 61 6 months
1/21/2009
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 1  low bone density four hours after taking my first and only dose, I was in such sever abdominal pain I could hardly function. I missed work for three days just trying to cope. I am 45 years old moving like a 90 year old woman from fatigue and sever abdominal pain. The pain comes at random and lasts for 1 to 2 minutes leaving me in tears and holding on to my desk just to make it through until it ends. I've placed a call to my Doctor who will tell me that "it isn't the drug" and to take it again next month. She knows me well enough to know that isn't going to happen. It scares me to read comments from others that this may last for an unspecified amount of time. I can't imagine why any doctor would prescribe this to a patient. It must be some kind of financial incentive that has them pushing this on people. I will never take this again. F 45 1 times
1/21/2009

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