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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR BONIVA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | Felt very good within 24 hours. All weakness disappeared. Bones felt stronger. Dont know long term effects. So far I have had my first dose (Monthly).I had absolutely no side effects (SO FAR) | M | 60 | 3 weeks | 11/12/2008 | 3 | bone loss | I tried Actonel one year ago and after a couple of months of having severe hip pain I looked up the side effects for Actonel and found that joint pain was one of the main ones. So I quit taking it. When I went bacy to my OB/GYN in Oct of 07 he insisted that I try the Bonivia as I was already showing 25% bone loss. The Boniva has not bothered me the way the Actonel did and I sure like the once a month over once a week. But I have come from the dentist today and am wondering if anyone has had a similar experience. Because I have some peridontal disease I have my teeth cleaned every 3 months. My last two cleanings have required extra care. The plaque has been much more and more difficult to remove than ever in the past. The doctor first asked me about changes in my dental habits, which there were none. Then he asked if I was on any new medicines. I thought of the Boniva and he says he has not heard of it being a problem but I thought I'd mention it as it is the only thing that I | Would just like to know if anyone has had problems with plaque build up on your teeth. | F | 55 | 1 years | 11/11/2008 | 1 | Osteopenia | Initially a severe pain in my right hip. Then sore muscles in my chest that felt as if I had been lifting weights. Then severe pain between my shoulder blades started and then sciatic nerve acting up. In the morning all muscles ached at the same time making it very difficult to get out of bed. About 3 advils would take the edge off but not for long. All this coupled with fatigue - I was sleeping 2-3 hours longer than usual and then wanting to take a nap. At first I associated it with a trip to Germany I took 1 day after my first dose but when the symptoms continued for 1 week I decided to research side effects of boniva. I WILL NOT TAKE ANOTHER DOSE. | F | 59 | 1 months | 11/10/2008 | 1 | Osteopenia | First month was fine...figured I was home-free with this drug. Within 2 days after second month I experienced flu-like symptons. I took the pill on Mon and by Wed evening I began feeling bloated and had severe gas but not diahrea. As the evening progressed I just had an overall bad feeling. By the next morning I just knew I must have the flu since I experienced fever (100.5) chills, severe joint and muscle aches (mainly in my back). From the onset to the end (fri) was about 48 hours. I was fine for a couple of days and then on Sun I started getting a stiff neck. By the end of the night I was pathetic. Not only did my neck hurt, but my back, the top of my right foot at the ankle, my left thumb joint, my chest feels like it's in a vice being squeezed. This is pretty scarey stuff, especially since I've always been very healthy and am used to exercizing regularly (I work at an exercise facility for women). I have not yet contacted my physician (gyn) but I plan to today. I will defin | F | 60 | 2 months | 11/10/2008 | 3 | pre-menopausal osteoporosis | this is day 2 - slight upset stomach and stomach pain. a little achy. | after reading these comments, I am very concerned about what may be ahead in the next few days. | F | 43 | 2 days | 11/6/2008 | 1 | The info at the following link was written by ex-pharmaceutical chemist Shane Ellison about Boniva and it's endorser Sally Field: www.thepeopleschemist.com/view_stinky.php?stinky_id=12 | "The net result of taking Boniva is that you become a sack of old bones, held up by a crusty skeleton which is actually becoming more and more fragile over time, the exact opposite of what Sally’s anti-osteoporosis commercial implies". Shane Ellison M.Sc. | M | | 11/2/2008 | 1 | osteoporosis | sore breasts, diareah, stomach pains, and very severe bone pain in hips arms and legs,after only 1 dose!!! | To the person who wrote on 10/28/08, Last year I read an article in the Florida Sun Sentinel newspaper, about Prevacid, it said it can cause Osteoporosis to develop from this medicine, I cant find the article right now, I know for sure what I read, Research if you wish to, Good Luck, and Stay away from Boniva!! | F | 55 | 1 days | 11/2/2008 | 1 | for osteopena | Two and a half weeks after taking my first monthly pill I started with severe back spasm's I went to a Chiropractor, a regular MD, and a back specialist. I had two cortizone injections in the back, x rays, MRI's, back adjustments, ultra sounds, back massages, tinge machine used on back, moist heat packs on & off all day I had three prescriptions for back pain and muscle spasms. I also was having a very tight feeling in my chest like some one was sqeezing the air out of my chest. I than one more week later broke out in hives all over. Now it is about time to take second dose of Boniva, which I did not. I am now taking Benadryl for hives and have had to have two injections to get rid of them. My mother told me to check out the side effects on line for Boniva which I did. Was I ever amazed at the people that were having the same side effects as I was. I took this info to my Doctor's who read it and said yes it was probably the Boniva pill who would have figured !!!! All the d | F | 48 | 1 months | 10/31/2008 | 1 | osteopanea | headaches, heavy pain in sacroiliac joints, muscles, neck and right tooth ache(have never been to a dentist before in my life). general tiredness. | this is poison and docs should be sued for recommending such medicines as it is their responsibility to spell out the hidden sight effects which conveniently pharmaceutical companies hide for the sake of profit making. Appalling to think that they should be helping people not killing them. | F | 44 | 1 days | 10/30/2008 | 1 | osteopenia | Hip/thigh pain and stiffness to the extent I could barely walk.Awakening with numb right arm. Severe cramps from feet to hips.Split,chipped fingernails and inflamed eyelids and stabbing pain between shoulder blades. | After bills in excess of $1,000.00 for chiropractory,physical therapy and a polymyalgia test without results or diagnosis it was I who thought Boniva may be suspect.I think it would have killed me and warn everyone I can of it's effects. | F | 70 | 3 years | 10/29/2008 | 4 | Osteoporosis | None so far. | I delayed taking Boniva because Ask A Patient comments made me fearful of negative side effects, but I had to do something to avoid probable fractures. I'll know if it was successful after my next bone scan. If there is improvement I will upgrade my rating from 4 to 5. | F | 57 | 8 months | 10/28/2008 | 1 | osteoporosis | Flu like symtoms without the fever, Nausea, and Severe Diarrhea. | I have a hard time believing anything that your body fights so hard to get rid of can actually be good for you! I do not take any medicines other than prevacid and vitamins. I have followed the instructions for Boniva exactly as prescribed. I took my 3rd dose on 10-26-08 and within 24 hours (at work) became very ill. I am missing work today because, I too can't seem to get out of the bathroom. I am normally a pretty healthy person. I had the same symtoms last month lasting for 3 days, but that dose was taken on the morning of a Chemical Stress Test of my Heart. So I thought my body was fighting the chemicals of that test. However, now I know it was the Boniva. I don't really know what to do since I was already taking Calcium and Vitamin D when I had the bone density test that came back positive of Osteoporosis. I will talk to my healthcare provider, but I don't think I will try Boniva again. If anyone out there knows of any natural herbs to help, please post them. I don't normally tak | F | 52 | 3 months | 10/28/2008 | 1 | ostioporosis | Within 2 hours of taking Boniva, I had severe diarrhea, but thought maybe my body had to "get use to" the drug. Second dose taken yesterday did me in! I got up last night w/ severe joint and muscle pain. I thought to myself, "Can I make it to the bathroom?" Legs seem to give out and severe pain in my left hand and wrist. Still some pain. Could not grip blow dryer to dry hair ( I am left handed.) Praying the side effects will go away! | I am discontinuing drug. The side effects are the most severe I have ever experienced. | F | 53 | 2 months | 10/28/2008 | 1 | osteopenia | Joint pain in my arms and legs. Severe heartburn and stomach pain that lasted several days. Worsening of IBS symptons already present. | A year ago I took one dose of Boniva and never took another dose. Now my doctor is trying to get me to take it or something like it again. Since I have IBS already, I'm afraid that if I restart the Boniva, I'll never leave the bathroom. I am concerned about my bones and want to do what I can to be healthy, but the idea of being on a treatment that keeps me sick and in pain for the rest of my life doesn't sound like a smart trade off. | F | 56 | 1 times | 10/27/2008 | 2 | osteoporosis | Have had bad taste in my mouth for several months. Sometimes tastes like something metallic. Otherwise, bad taste. Pain in my left upper arm. Has anyone else had these problems? I've eliminated all over the counter bottles to see if they were the culprits (fish oil, glucosomine,/chondrotite (sp?) COq10). Also have back pain. Seeing primary 11/17 to discuss. Don't honestly know if I will take my one pill on 10/30. Had stomach upset while taking Fosamax. | F | 76 | 6 months | 10/25/2008 | 1 | osteopenia | severe pain on the right side of my neck, shoulder and arms | i started taking the once a month boniva in January 2008 - June 2008. in the begining when i started taking boniva i used to wake up in the morning with my right arm being a little numb.........i thought it was because of the osteoarthritis in my neck, so i ignored it. one month after i stopped taking the boniva i woke up in the morning with a severe throbbing pain in my right arm. i couldn't move my right arm and it was limp. i went to my doctor and she prescribed naproxen. the naproxin helped with the inflamation. however, i cannot carry anything with my right arm, and i cannot even put a purse on my right shoulder. i still have the pain (because sometimes i forget that i have limited use of my right arm). but the overall pain in my shoulder, neck and arm are still there, even 4 months after stopping the use of boniva. i need to know how long does it actually take for boniva to get out of your system, and is there anything i can do to speed up the process!!! i would never recommend | F | 47 | 6 months | 10/23/2008 | 5 | osteopenia | Having been on Actonel by mouth and Arimidex I find very few side effects that I'm not already used to. I have just had my 3rd infusion. After 2 infusions, my bone density improved dramatically. | The IV infusion is truly worth the every 3 month trip and no worry about damage to my esophagus. | F | 66 | 270 days | 10/21/2008 | 1 | osteopenia/osteoporosis | After several years I suddenly started breaking ribs for no apparent reason. The bone specialist I am seeing told me to stop the Boniva immediately. Since I have stopped taking the medication I also noticed that my skin isn't nearly as dry or itchy as it has been. I might have had other side effects but I have SLE and osteoarthritis so I might not have associated any other symptoms to the Boniva. | I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis but after a year of taking the Boniva there was improvement and the tests now show Osteopenia. I found I had a vitamin D deficiency right after I started breaking my ribs. My former primary didn't test for Vitamin D so I have no idea how long I had the deficiency. I think this type of drug might be good (if you don't have any other side effects) on a short-term basis. | F | 55 | 4 years | 10/21/2008 | 1 | Osteopenia | I took Boniva on a Thurs morning. I felt kinda flu-like that day, but could deal with it and thought it might not be too bad. The next morning when I got up, I could hardly walk, I kid you not! My back hurt so badly, I wanted to scream! I have a high tolerance to pain, but this was nothing I've ever felt before, like someone reached inside the mid of my back & ripped it apart. I took many pain pills that day & nothing would even touch it. I was ready to call an ambulance, & I don't go to the ER unless I'm dying. Back & leg pain was present for the next 4 dys, not quite as bad, but bad enough. I could hardly walk/move. It is now Mon, 12 dys later, & I've had a horrible headache & felt nauseous all day. Plus, my emotions have been all over the place & I awoke this morning having a nightmare! I think Boniva has ruined me for good! | I'm not sure how Boniva works in someone's body, but there certainly must be a better way. I'll stick to my extra Calcium & vit D. I already tried Actonel & it's generic & they both made me feel achy too. I think the drug makers need to go back to work on this medicine & come up with something with less severe side effects! Boniva is HORRIBLE! I've heard if you take Boniva for 4 mos, the side effects will subside. But I'm afraid it would kill me before those 4 mos were up...seriously! | F | 55 | 12 days | 10/21/2008 | 5 | Loss of bone density | No side effects from Boniva, but I can't tolerate Fosamax or Actonel. Both caused horrible flu-like symptoms. | My Doctor was totally unaware of the severe side effects of these drugs. This web site really helped me. | F | 51 | 1 years | 10/19/2008 |