BONIVA Reviews (IBANDRONATE SODIUM)

Average Rating: 1.3 (1605 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.   (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA) FDA Approval Date: 2005-03-24

  

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 1  because my doctor said I needed it I'm taking the once a month pill. Immediately I had aches and pains in my legs, arms, shoulders, back after the first pill, on October 30. I took another pill on November 30, 2005. The pain got worse, but in the legs only. By mid December my legs were swollen, the pain was worse from the knee down. That has continued. I have not taken any more pills. My doctor has run several tests, done blood work, and cannot find the cause of the swelling. I will never take another one. F 78 2 months
 2/21/2006
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 1  diagosed with osteoporosis Unexplainable pain in several different parts of my body. Funny taste in my mouth. Fatigue I never had before. Depression Boniva is also marketed in Europe under the name Bondronat for cancer-related bone complications. Please check out this wonderful website --mercola.com/2003/jun/7/boniva.htm Please read the whole article to the end. Underreporting of pain is probably considerable because of its subjective nature and because physicians attribute pain to other medical problems. Another area of good reading is www.gilliansanson.com F 54 6 months
 2/3/2006
 1  Osteoporosis Pain that radiates and travels from my shoulder, to my hip, lower back, thigh, middle back, feet,left side of pelvis. It is different every day. Depression,crying for no reason at all.Did not feel like myself anymore. I told my doctor of these symptoms and he had me take a CT scan of my abdomen and pelvis and an ultrasound. Nothing diffinative was found and he then told me to go to a gastrointerologist.I was getting worse and worse. I was always very healthy and energetic.When I looked back over the last months the only new thing I was doing was taking this drug.I went online and started researching BONIVA.Then I read what others went through on Fosamex and Actonal. I was shocked at how many people are suffering from side affects. I discussed this with my doctor who perscribed it and he did NOT think it was the Boniva and even suggested I continue to take the drug for another 2 months!!!!Was he looking out for me or the drug company?I wonder if he would say this to his wife or sister suffering from these pains!?A lot of people are being diagnosed as having fibromylgia when it could very well be the affects of these drugs.The drug BONIVA is marketed under another name in europe and it is used to tre F 55 7 months
 1/31/2006
 1  osteoporosis Joint/bone/muscle pain and limitation of motion in shoulder areas. I took one 150mg (once-monthly dose) of Boniva on Oct. 3, 2005 and about two weeks later began experiencing severe bone, joint, and muscle pain in both my shoulders. This occurred spontaneously, without any trauma or injury. I didn't take any more Boniva, but I still have the severe pain together with limitation of motion, mostly in my left shoulder although I am right-handed. This has actually become worse instead of better, and has migrated into my right collar bone area and neck. I have an appointment to see my doctor this week. I need to know, HAS ANYONE RECEIVED A SPECIFIC DIAGNOSIS of any DISEASE/DISORDER/SYNDROME involving this bisphosphonate-related joint/bone/muscle pain? Posted Jan. 30, 2006 F 65 1 days
 1/30/2006
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 1   Have been taking the 1 a month for 5 months and developed severe shoulder pains. My left shoulder was swollen and could not raise my left arm overhead or to the side. I am stopping this immediately. Has anyone else had this side effect and did it go away after stopping the drug. F 75 5 months
 1/27/2006

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