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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 2  osteoporosis The first day following my first dose I experienced a severe headache and nausea. This lasted for two days. I do experience migraines so I wasn't sure if it was the Boniva or not. I also experienced a symptom that I haven't seen here..dry and unruly hair. I know that alot of drug information can be gained from human hair. I am scared to take any additional doses and I'm due to take my 2nd dose tomorrow! Thank you all for sharing your experiences! F 50 1 months
12/31/2008
 1  osteopenia Bloating, back and stomach pain, constipation, muscle aches, heartburn, compression in chest area with difficulty breathing and skin irritablity. I began taking the 150 mg once a month dose on December 17, 2008 and will not take any other doses. Initially I had some acid reflux but by December 20th, I thought I was having a heart attack. I was healthy and active (actually thought I might have cause some pain myself by exercising abs, which is probably true)but now after a week I wonder if I'll be that active again. I went to the doctor on December 22, 2008 and he tells me that I strained myself. I know that has gotten better but today after eating I had another major episode. I will not recommend this medication. Checking this site out I find many others in the same condition. I am looking to the positive. I figure I will have two more major bouts as the time release takes affect. But even, at that, I still feel crappy. My 88 year old mother is able to do more than I am. F 66 11 days
12/28/2008
 1  osteo experienced gut-wrenching diarrhea and vomiting approximately 20 hours after taking 1st dose-so severe i fainted and fell face-down on tile floor-knocking out my two front teeth-I attributed it to flu or food-poisining-missed 3 days of work....never made the connection to the Boniva pill....regret not exploring this site prior to taking 1st dose-will not take again-plus, my oral surgeon that did my two front tooth implants, forbid the use of Boniva by me. would definitely NOT recommend this medication F 60 1 months
12/27/2008
 2  osteoporosis (genetic) terrible stomach pain, feeling dizzy, headache, and other common side effects but much desparetely stomach pain I ve just login to your site...while I was searching the net about Protelos and its side effects. I ve found some of your experiences very shocking...I ve been using Protelos for almost 3 and a half year. I ve been struggling osteoporosis. My Dr. said it was genetic...some of my bone making genes are effected which are COL1A1...after using several medicines now I am on Protelos threatment... my bone mass density is getting better, still very lover than the normal...hovever I am not feeling very well...there is no particular effect that I can tell you... but I am not feeling the same before I started to take Protelos...I feel tired, dizzy, sleepy, and etc... Of course these semptoms may be other than the effects of protelos and aspartam... Could you pls give me some advice honestly?... Should I continue to take Protelos ( strontium renalate + aspartame ) and Osteocare ( calcium and vit D.) Or Should I try other threatments like strontium citrate... Now, my dr. changed my dru M 31 3 days
12/25/2008
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 1  osteopenia Severe stomach pain, diarrhea, joint and muscle ache one or two days after taking the first dose of Boniva as prescribed. Ended up at my internist and then ER twice. All the tests indicated no reason for symptoms. I never realized it could be Boniva and continued to take it, still experiencing the diarrhea, heartburn, and back aches. After connecting the dots, I have stop taking Boniva and have QUIT FOREVER. I had changed from Fosamax to Boniva because of the chronic heartburn I was experiencing. Until my sister ended up in the hospital for 3 days with the EXACT symptoms after her second dose of Boniva and the tests showed no reason for her discomfort, I did not blame Boniva. But a doctor told her that it MOST DEFINITELY was the Boniva and said it should be taken OFF THE MARKET. F 67 10 months
12/20/2008
 1  Osteopenia Within a week of taking my first dose, I had a severe allergic reaction. Developed hives/rash starting in my scalp, spreading to my neck, chest, shoulders, arms, groin and even my legs. Itching was nasty, was prescribed prednisone in two series and having to deal with the side effects of that drug. Wouldn't come near that medication again. Worst reaction to any medication in my life. M
12/20/2008
 1  osteopenia I started taking boniva may 2008. I was in the ER over the next several months 5 times for severe pain in my joints that moved from site to site, wrists, thumbs, shoulders, knees, and back. I did not realize that it was the boniva causing the pain. I had a history of back pain so when I could not lift my left leg, I thought that it was my back. My pain was so severe that I could not walk or use the affected joint. I cried with the pain. I am a very active person and this has changed my life. I was tested for arthritis, gout,lymes and lupus. I have had all my joints x-rayed. All negative. I took my last monthly dose in Sept. 2008. I still have the pain come over me, starts like a cramp then becomes so painful within hours that I cry like a baby. The pain will resolve 24-36 hours later. How long will this last.. I can't live like this. I miss work, leave work and have to take pain meds to tolerate the pain..I have never used pain narcotics in the past not even with my back pain F 52 6 months
12/17/2008
 1  Osteoporosis Golf ball lump at last injection, nurse either went through the vein or missed it. Chest pain started that night. Next day took Enbrel injection & Methotrexate. Next day cellulitis started on inner left leg so stayed home with leg elevated, 5 days later diarrhea, chest pain and pain down left arm, trouble breathing, nausea, weakness ended up in ER. All tests normal, still home from work. In the last year I've taken Boniva I've experienced severe left leg pain, had more dental problems, difficulty swallowing, itching, tiredness, abdominal pain, ear congestion, 4 staff infections in 6 months, nightmares, weight gain, gas & bloating. There is more but I never connected it to the Boniva injection. I think I've had every symptom listed on this site... Do not take this drug, I wish I would have investigated it myself instead of taking my Rheumy's advice. F 55 1 years
12/15/2008
 1  Osteopenia Severe joint and muscle pain. Every joint. Stairs difficult, getting up from a stooped position or sitting position. Severe chest pain. I took only 2 doses and in the last 2-3 weeks is when these symptoms began. Motrin is not helping.....I had no idea it could be side effects of this drug....I received no warning from my doctor. I will not continue, it is much to painful. F 49 2 months
12/13/2008
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 4  osteopenia I have had no problems for the 3 years I have been on the drug. I have heard about all the jaw problems and a friend had 2 broken femurs and the doctors said it was from taking the drug too long. I have taken myself off of it, even though my bone density has improved. I haven't experienced any of the side effects I found listed. F 60 3 years
12/11/2008
 3  Osteoporosis The first three months I had no side effects. The fourth and sixth months I had flu like symptoms the day after taking the pill which lasted about 36 hours. Also, the day after my 6th dose (month) I began having excrutiating pain in one leg and one arm. I also had occasional chest pains. If I drank a carbonated drink the chest pains would go away. Because I am hoping this medication helps my osteoporosis instead of discontinuing using it, I paid close attention to what I did different the times I had the bad reactions. My conclusion: I did not drink enough water and was fairly inactive those two times. These last three months I have made sure I drink at least 16 ounces of water and try to keep physically busy after my hour is up, like cleaning the house or activities where I am using most of my body. I also make sure I eat a good breatfast about 1 1/2 hours after taking the pill. I have had absolutely no side effects the last three doses and the pain in my limbs, for the most part, has gone away. It does not come back as long as I am fairly active. The chest pains have stopped. F 61 9 months
12/11/2008
 2  osteopenia after one week of my first dose, I awoke with severe chest pain over the sternum. Thought it could be heart related but remembered this same experience with Fosamax 7 years ago and I had to quit taking that med. If it didn't have so many harsh side effects - it may be worth the high cost. There must be something else - recommend the younger generation take calcium before you get to our stage of life. 55 8 days
12/11/2008
 2  Osteopenia Headaches; Keratitis; Dermatitis; severe joint and hip pain; chronic back pain; transient chest pains; high blood pressure; numbness in fingers The fact that the television commercials warn that if one has severe joint or hip pain to contact their doctor immediately, is an indicator that the manufacturer is fully aware of the side effects that patients are experiencing!! ***Please contact the FDA & submit your formal complaint at: http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/how.htm F 49 1.1 years
12/6/2008
 1  osteopenia Hypertension!;severe joint pain, especially in knees, headache, overall flu like symptoms but the knee pain was different; pain is legs makes it hard to walk, knees feel swollen yet are not I took one dose of the monthly Boniva. Approximately 2-3 weeks later I developed symptoms like the flu but knew it felt different; also at a routine dr appt I had a high blood pressure reading which I have continued to have for next 2 weeks! I thought about what had changed lately and Boniva was the only thing. Checked the side effects and EVERY problem I was having was listed. DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG! F 58 1 months
12/6/2008
 1  osteopenia INCAPACITATING PAIN: lower back, shoulders, hands, fingers, arms trouble getting up from a chair, walking, holding a coffee cup. PLEASE HELP ME TO FIND HOW I CAN COUNTERACT THIS DRUG AND GET IT OUT OF MY SYSTEM. Is this now a permanent problem? I am now taking narcotics on a daily basis to just barely function. Before this I was walking miles daily, exercising and very active. My greatest regret is that I did not realize the cause sooner. I need to get on with my life (get my old life back). I realize I am getting older, but I feel as though I've aged 20 years in the past 6 months. I would appreciate any input . Thank you. F 65 600 days
12/5/2008
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 1  Osteopenia Have had several doses of Boniva. After reading the comments on this site..I think that I am starting to connect the dots. Chronic headaches, back pain and now severe bilateral hip and knee pain. Also, very dry eyes/lids. I require artificial tears several times a day. I see my doctor tomorrow. I have seen some comments that address symptoms subsiding, but many of you are still experiencing these symptoms. Have any of your physicians addressed these lasting symptoms? Thanks. F 49
12/3/2008
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 1  diagnosed osteoporosis i have only take it once, two days ago. that night i kept waking up with very sever acid reflux; GERD is a problem i deal with all the time and i am medicated for it, but THIS was unbelievable. felt like i had the flu all day yesterday, headache, nauseous, muscle pain, jaw pain, and THEN, when i decided to rest at 5pm before a 7pm meeting, i laid down on my left side and felt like i was crushing all the bones in my chest...then felt like a heart attack was occurring. today i am very fatigued, still, and the acid reflux is not even responding to medication. i am NOT going to take Boniva again. i went to THIS website thepeopleschemist.com/view_stinky.php?stinky_id=12 ...and learned all i need to know about Boniva. i tend to NOT read possible side effects when i take a new med, so that information is not wedged into my brain...i do a wait and see kind of thing. but THIS was a bad experience....i am horrified that such CRAP would be fed to women...."oh, this will increase your bone mass tremendously..." yeah, you might DIE, or wish you WOULD die, while taking it, but what the hell?".... no. i will NOT take Boniva again. and i am very glad i found this website. F 56 2 days
12/3/2008
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 2  osteoporosis; osteopenia I have been taking once a month boniva since January 2008 without experiencing any side effects; I broke off a crown in October and had it repaired; since that time I have had severe jaw pain and gum sensitivity; yesterday 12-1-08 I returned to the dentist to have a filling replaced; I was injected 3x with anesthesia; I still wasn't completely numb and the third hit a nerve in my cheek that affected my eye-sight and it felt like a bolt of electricity. I have never had any dental problems before taking this med and am finding that few doctors (even my dentist) believe taking the boniva is the cause, I however do, and after reading other horror stories on line, will not be taking this med again. Has anyone else experienced this? I also, am very active, run regularly and watch what I eat; I absolutely hate having this osteoporsis stigma! F 53 10 months
12/2/2008
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 1  bone density Flu like symptoms. Throwing up. Tired and loss of appetite. Bowl discomfort. Stomach ache. All this happened about 6 hours after taking the pill. F 61 1 days
12/2/2008
 1  osteoporosis back pain and shoulder pain two days after first dose (monthly dose), unable to straighten right leg for 24 hour period 2 weeks later; headache, fatigue, dizziness, burning sensation in throat, upset stomach from second week and continuing. Took 1 monthly dose one month ago. Side effects started two days later. Joint and muscle pain, fatigue and dizziness have passed. Upset stomach, burning sensation in throat continues. Doctor recommended H2 blocker (Zantac) for stomach upset, which has helped somewhat. I am told these side effects may last a few months. Will not take another dose, or any other bisphosphonate, again. F 58 1 months
12/2/2008

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