How to compare the effect of Fosamax and Boniva? Which one is better in prevention of oesteoporosis?

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21 Oct 2009

Both belong to the same class of medicine, bisphosphonates, so should work the same. However, everyone is different and may have different experiences/side effects on these two medicines.

http://www.drugs.com/fosamax.html

http://www.drugs.com/boniva.html

The links below have reviews for both medicines. You may find it useful.

http://www.drugs.com/comments/alendronate/fosamax.html

http://www.drugs.com/comments/ibandronate/boniva.html

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15 Aug 2010

My doctor told me that Boniva works best for the spine and not below the waist like for the hips. He said Foxamx covers both areas the best.

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