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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR BONIVA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | Osteoporosis | I'm writing this for my mother who is 86 years old and was on her third dose of Boniva. A few minutes after taking Boniva she felt extremely hot all over and broke into a sweat. Felt extremely weak, could not see, was disoriented. Fell on the floor and had violent bouts of vomiting. I found her on the floor, got her to sit up against the wall and when the vomiting spasms abated I got her onto a chair. She could not walk and had strong pains in her left hip. I called her Dr. and was told that Boniva could not be the cause of it and that she should be taken to ER. At the ER they put her on IV, did EKG, X-Rays of chest and of left hip and blood tests, they did not show anything abnormal. Her heart rate was very irregular so they administered Diltiazem. This steadied the heart rate and afer a few hours she was released with recommendation to see her primary care phisician and get a cardiac ultrasound. The ER doctor called the doctor who prescribed Boniva and was told that Boniva co | I also called the Boniva manufacturer and was told that they had never heard of such reaction. I suspected that they were not telling me the truth. So, I got online and I came across this site. After reading the horror stories I'm convince that Roche Laboratories is not telling all they know about the possible side effects of their drug. I'm going to take a print out of these stories to my mother's doctor and send one to the ER doctor. | F | 86 | 3 days | 7/12/2007 | 3 | Osteopenia | I hadn't noticed any unfavorable side effects thus far and was pleased. The past month, however, I've had an upset stomach and bloated feeling, sort chest/back muscles, what feels like a pulled groin muscle or tendon, stiff neck, dizziness (and blacking out briefly when standing after bending over), and severe gastro reflux symptoms. I do have GERD and am on medicine for it but it has been under control. Now it is back even with the medicine and I feel like I have an elephant sitting on my chest and have swallowed a tennis ball that is lodged at the base of my throat. My muscles ache and I am very stiff in the mornings and after sitting. | I don't know if any of this is really from Boniva. I've taken it for over two years and would think any adverse reactions would have happened before this. Could it take this long to cause reactions? Is it just the normal changes that have to be expected with aging? It didn't even dawn on me to associate my problems with Boniva at first. I have a doctor appointment coming up and am going to discuss it. I think it's worth stopping it to see if I feel better as all this is miserable and gets me down. How long would that take? I found this site and am amazed at how much other's symptoms sound like mine. I took Actonel weekly for a year or so before this and liked Boniva for the convenience. They did stop my ostopenia progress and my bone density even improved a little. It's a dilema. | F | 60 | 2 years | 7/11/2007 | 3 | bone fracture risk | Muscle fatigue and mild flu-like symptoms (serious aches) occured within 24 hours of taking my first monthly dose of Boniva. These cleared and went away within the next 24 hours. I am paying attention to the specific recommendations my DR had for diet and exercise - seems to help. Hopefully, the side-effects will not occur next time or my DR says we will have to switch meds. | Be sure to read the patient info leaflet that comes with your drugs. All of the side-effects are listed there. | F | 51 | 1 months | 7/10/2007 | 2 | Osteopenia | Gastrointestinal problems were mostly heartburn and indigestion. Significant increase in hot flashes, depression, anxiety (similar to menopausal symptoms). Pain in back and ribs, and, weirdly, pain in "butt" bones while sitting in certain positions. | Have taken for 2 months. After first dose, had some symptoms but thought they were due to menopause, or thought I had pulled a muscle in my ribs and back. Pained subsided for a while but then I took second dose and they came back again. | F | 53 | 2 months | 7/9/2007 | 1 | osteopeni | severe back pain. 24 hours after the first dose. then turned into flu like symtoms. call doctor next day to tell her and she said it was probably too strong for me and wanted to give me something else to try next month. ya right, I WILL NEVER PUT THAT POISON INTO MY STSTEM AGAIN!if i even recover from the side effects of this dose. i want to tell you im scared. i still have pain in shoulders and severe abdoman spasms of pain.this is 6 days after. i pray every day i get my health back. | people do some research please | F | 51 | 1 times | 7/7/2007 | 1 | I was diagnosed with osteoporosis | Very severe pain in the bones (Horrible)) | F | 53 | 1 months | 7/5/2007 | 1 | Osteopenia | I thought I was having a heart attack. Severe pain in both jaws and chest. Went to the ER and had multiple tests including a Thalium Stress Test...all were negative for heart problems. Will not take this medicine again | F | 55 | 4 months | 7/5/2007 | 1 | mild bone loss | First dose: after first meal, got a fireball in my gut that lasted for 10 days (thought I was relapsing with that nasty stomach virus from December!), then flu-like symptoms for about a week. Second dose: same fireball that lasted about two weeks; no flu-like symptoms. Third dose: same fireball for about two weeks. Did not take fourth dose, but now I've got a fireball in my right upper quadrant around the gallbladder and a pain in my back in the same area...I wonder if this is a Boniva manifestation haunting me or if it's a coincidence that the fireball has moved from my stomach area to the gallbladder area? | I'm just saying "NO" to Boniva and any other drug for now. I have joked that 2007 has not been a good year for my body, but having read comments in this website, I see minor annoyances listed that I attributed to "WHAT is going on with my body this year???" None of the minor issues compare with that awful fireball...why give up the quality of life NOW to possibly prevent something in the future? Perhaps a better alternative is to allow my body to age naturally the way God designed it. | F | 48 | 3 months | 7/5/2007 | 1 | Osteoporosis | Flu-like symptoms 24 hours after taking first dose. Trouble sleeping due to pain in right hip. Chest pain on day 3. | F | 52 | 1 days | 7/4/2007 | 1 | bone loss | i took Boniva on the morning of July 1st 2007.that night i began to feel all achy all my joints was hurting,i couldnt walk without pain in my right hip.my left shoulder was hurting so bad i couldnt raise my arm.i couldnt even eat for the pain.i will never take Boniva again.today is July the 4th and im still in lots of pain. | this drug should be taken off the market,its not safe to take.please dont take it. | F | 52 | 1 days | 7/4/2007 | 1 | was taking medicine for my bones | i took my first Boniva July the 1st 2007 i started feeling real bad that night with lots of pain all in my joints in my right hip and shoulders.i never felt such pain before. | this medicine should be ban,they should take it off the market. | F | 45 | 1 days | 7/3/2007 | 1 | OSTE0PENNIA | CRAMPING NAUSEA I FELT LIKE I HAD BLADDER INFECTION FEVER IT WAS A NIGHTMARE. | WILL NEVER TAKE MEDICATION AGAIN FIRST TIME I TOOK IT I JUST FELT LIKE I HAD A SMALL FLU TYPE SECOND DOSE WAS SEVERE CRAMPING BODYACHES FEVER PLEASE TAKE DRUG OFF MARKET. | F | 62 | | 7/2/2007 | 1 | bone density decrease | within a day of initial dose (150mg) have had continuing severe indigestion and intermittent diarrhea; took this about 15 days ago and have had to take double doses of otc pepcid | whatever the benefits of this drug, the side effects are horrible; I will not take it again | M | 53 | 15 days | 7/2/2007 | 1 | osteoporosis | After 4 years of taking Fosamax began to experience acid reflux. MD suggested stopping and waiting a month before starting Boniva. I waited six weeks and was symptom free, so started Boniva June 1. On June 22 I felt achy, particularly across back and shoulders, so took a hot shower and went to bed. Woke up 3 hours later with SEVERE pain in every joint and total muscle ache. I could not turn my head from side to side and could barely walk. My hands and feet were totally swollen. My MD suggested Tylenol. It gradually relieved the joint pain, except in my fingers. A week later I am generally better but still have stiffness in my fingers. | I will not take this drug again and caution anyone considering it to read the literature carefully and be prepared for any of the numerous side effects mentioned in the fine print. | F | 76 | 21 days | 6/28/2007 | 2 | bone density test | swollen ankles, bloating and extremely sensitive teeth! | F | 50 | | 6/27/2007 | 1 | Osteopenia | I had severe pain in my hip the morning after taking it, terrible pain around my ribs, really bad indigestion-even had to stay home from work 2 days. I am really hoping these symptoms go away soon. I will ask my doctor for something else, or I will try to treat with diet and exercise. Was trying to be proactive by acting early for mild osteopenia! | I can't recommend it! | F | 40 | 1 days | 6/27/2007 | 1 | First dose 6/23/07 | Severe, debililtating bone and muscle pain. Neck and lower back pain. Difficulty getting out of bed. Extreme joint pain. Flu like symptoms. | Don't take Boniva!!!! | F | 53 | 2 days | 6/25/2007 | 2 | Osteopenia/Osteoporosis | My doctor prescribed Boniva as a last resort. I had been on Fosamax, Actonel, and a few others and experienced various side affects resulting in tests for other physical problems (nothing turned up). I began taking Boniva about Oct. 2006. The first month or so on Boniva I didn't have any serious side affects. I did experience some nausea and headaches, but figured I could live with that. But, as time went on, I began to experience vision problems and episodes of dizzy spells and heart palpitations, which became severe in March/April 2007. I was afraid that I might have a heart attack or stroke as I would experience a black-out for a second and come right back. I could feel my entire body drain in an instant to the point of going limp and then come right back. I had never experienced anything like that before. And my heart was suddenly beating wildly and irregular. It was terribly frightening. I stop taking the Boniva. It took some time, but I the affects have subsided. I am | For some people, this product may work fine. But not for me. | F | 61 | 5 months | 6/21/2007 | 1 | osteopenia | I have taken Boniva on 2 seperate occassions. 9/06 with terrible flu like symptoms, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, chills, fever and hurrendous muscle and bone pain down my neck and spinal cord. At this time I was not sure if this was a reaction to the medication or I was actually having the flu. In 6mos, 3/07 I unfortunately took another dose of Boniva. The symptoms were even worse the second time. As of this date 6/21/07, I have just been dc'd from the hospital after 23 days in intensive care and transfer to a State University teaching hospital/Medical Center. Dr's are still unsure of dx, possibly medication mediated autoimmune disorder causing vasculitis of small bowel and feet. I am an RN and I would not reccommend this medication to anyone. | PLEASE CONTACT FDA AND HAVE THIS TERRIBLE MEDICATION REMOVED FROM SAFE DRUG STATUS. I WONDER IF SALLIE FIELDS HAS ANY IDEA HOW HER PERKY ADVERTISEMENTS ARE TRULY EFFECTING PEOPLES HEALTH AND INFLUENCING THEIR DECISION TO TRY THIS UNSAFE PRODUCT. | F | 59 | 2 times | 6/21/2007 | 1 | osteopenia | 1st month - muscle weakness in legs and arms; some stomach bloating - thought I was just having some gaseous bouts - didn't attribute it to Boniva. 2nd month - took it 10 days ago and am still in horrible pain. So severely bloated and cramping (like pleurisy but MUCH WORSE) - and nothing will relieve it. NOTHING. Had 2-day headache with flu-like symptoms. Still hurts to raise my arms; cannot take deep breaths because of severe chest pain; muscle weakness in arms and legs; gait is affected in walking due to pain. I pray I can disinfect my system of this poison without serious irreversible effect. | Do not take this medicine. I plan to write the FDA with complaints and urge all you who have written on this site to do the same. Please. | F | 55 | 2 months | 6/21/2007 |