Boniva for Osteoporosis User Reviews (Page 3)

Boniva has an average rating of 3.3 out of 10 from a total of 72 reviews for the treatment of Osteoporosis. 19% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 71% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Boniva

Janet
Taken for 1 to 2 years
February 22, 2022

"I was diagnosed with lower spinal and left hip Osteoporosis and was prescribed Boniva which I've been taking for over a year now. I've always done as prescription directions say, I don't drink anything for an hour after taking, I don't lay back down after taking and I've had no side affects. I also take liquid Ultra-D 5000 supplement (emulsified Vitamin D w/cod liver oil) twice a day, as well as Calcium and Magnesium 225mg/75mg (2 twice a day) from Vital Nutrients. I just had my second DEXA scan and the doctor was happy to tell me that my bone density has greatly improved. It may be the vitamins, but I'll continue to take Boniva with the vitamins and look forward to continued improvement."

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 6 months
March 11, 2023

"I took my first oral dose 1 month ago. Had gastrointestinal issues about 3 days, with mild headache, and acid reflux, which is rare for me. After 3 days, I felt fine and continued my normal exercise. My doctor says Boniva reversed osteoporosis in some of her patients and they successfully come off it and can stay off for several years. She plans to take me off it once I stop taking an aromatase inhibitor (which is known to cause bone loss) in 1-2 years depending on DEXA results."

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packe...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
September 23, 2021

"I took this last Friday and had no side effects! Saturday morning I woke up from bed and my lower to mid back hurt very bad that progressed to unbearable by evening! I had severe muscle spasms and couldn't take the pain anymore! My mom took me to Urgent Care at the hospital and the Dr there told me I was having adverse side effects of Boniva! I would NEVER recommend this to anybody it's a pain in the back!"

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Megan...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
March 8, 2022

"I have been taking Ibandronate Sodium 150 MG (generic Boniva), and I am in my 4th month of a 12 month treatment plan. I have had no side effects that I am aware of too busy to feel any sickness. I am currently in a boot camp class 2 times a week, and I am now able to also walk my dogs over 2 miles with no pain. In boot camp I still cannot jump, but I do finish the class."

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Barba...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
July 22, 2022

"I was prescribed 150mg monthly dosage. Developed severe groin pain and dry eyes afterwards. This minimized over the next 30 days so I took the next month's dose. Groin pain is now constant, dry eyes also. Discontinued on recommendation of DR. and Rx."

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DThom...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
April 12, 2023

"I was prescribed Boniva after breast cancer surgery. I took one pill a month for 9 months. When I took the Boniva on 8/8/2022, I immediately started having severe joint pains, especially hips, knees, and feet. I reported to my internal medicine doctor and had blood work done. I reported to my knee surgeon because of the pain. Both replaced knees were x-rayed and the doctor sees no problem. From December 2022-January 2023, I suddenly develop neuropathy in both feet. I am diagnosed by a neurologist. I am still in pain in my knees and especially my feet. Neuropathy is a debilitating condition. If I am on my feet at all, I have pain. The neuropathy pain will awaken me at night. I had all of the tests ordered from the neurologist to find the cause of the neuropathy. My test results were all within the normal range. I feel Boniva is causing this problem."

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Boniva...
January 9, 2022

"After diagnosis of osteoporosis at 2.9 in my lower spine, I took ONE 150mg Boniva pill on August 1 2021. The next day I started having lower back pain while sitting at my desk. The pain continued to get worse, and left me unable to get up from my desk or bend over without severe pain. Pain relievers did not help much, patches at night helped some, heating pad at my desk helped some but I had a bad month of pain. I also experienced numbness in my feet and toes and teeth sensitivity for the first time. After 5 months of being off of Boniva, the lower back pain and teeth sensitivity is almost all gone. There is still some numbness in my feet but I am taking alpha lapoic and that is much better also. I am not currently taking anything for the osteoporosis or for pain, and trying to control with improved diet, exercise, and calcium, D3, and K2 supplements. Doctors said my back pain was not from Boniva. I say doctors should only prescribe for severe osteo, due to the potential bad side effects."

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Leah
Taken for less than 1 month
October 1, 2021

"My osteopenia worsened to osteoporosis after taking Tamoxifen for my Breast CA { HX of Breast CA since 2008} I was prescribed by my MD to take Boniva due to my B/L hip osteoporosis since last year. It's only this month that I had the courage to take it. I took it last Sunday at 6AM and after dinner on same day, I felt terribly sick: flu=like symptoms with low-grade fever that started at 8 pm. I thought I got the COVID. Monday came and the chills are gone but I still had 100.6 fever and body aches plus GI upset. My abdominal pain was terrible like sharp pain (terrible spasms that come and go every 10 minutes) either when I was at rest or moving. Today is the 4th day but no improvement with my GI symptoms. Additional SE today is bloated stomach now. I reached out for the help of my GI doctor and he prescribed me an anti=spasmodic tablet which has helped a little bit. True enough after reading all these comments that BONIVA is awful to the body. One dose is enough for me."

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Garde...
September 8, 2021

"Sunday morning, I took one Boniva generic pill with 8 ounces of water and went out to work in my garden. Did not sit down or lay down for 4 hours. So far so good, in fact felt smug about no reaction. Monday morning I woke with an excruciating headache and totally dried out. Violent vomiting. Pain all over continued through Tuesday night (now). Feel very weak, cannot eat anything. Subsisting on protein drinks. Stomach cramps and joint pain. Feel like I’ve been whipsawed! Nothing could be worth these side effects."

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PattyJ
September 12, 2021

"I’m a 70 year old woman in pretty good health. GP put me on Boniva due to Osteoporosis. I’ve taken it once a month for the last five months. I have been to both my GP and to urgent care in the last month because I have ear aches, swollen glands, a stiff neck and a terrible sore throat. Both GP an urgent care doctor could find nothing wrong with my throat. I honestly felt like an antibiotic would snap me out of this but they prescribed nothing. Today I was rummaging around in the bathroom closet and came upon the six page data sheet that came with my Boniva. I happened to glance at it and I realized that the first dangerous symptom was esophageal pain and throat- neck issues. HELLO! I do have an appointment next week with an ENT just to make sure nothing is cooking in there (because my daughter did have thyroid cancer when she was 30.) It made me worried but I realized today it may be the Boniva giving me the side effects. Don’t plan to take any more until I see ENT."

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TLC
Taken for 1 to 6 months
June 20, 2022

"My gynecologist prescribed Boniva following a recent dexa scan which revealed my osteopenia has worsened and I now am osteoporotic. 1st month taking Boniva - diarrhea within an hour but subsided the next day. 2nd month - no problems. 3rd month - loose stools 1st day. 4th month - arm, muscle, bone pain started about 4 days after taking the pill. Both arms. Wakes me up at night an it is worse at night. Left arm is much better now (1 week after taking the 4th pill) but the pain in my right arm is still present. It's a dull ache and appears in different parts of my right arm - lower arm, elbow area, upper arm. Have had some loose stools this week but wouldn't call it diarrhea. I do not believe gynecologists fully understand this medication. I asked her about the diarrhea month 1 and she went to the internet to research it. I'm going to my family doctor next month for my yearly visit and I'm going to quiz him on Boniva vs other options."

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veewee
June 19, 2009

"Today I received the results of my bone density test after being on Boniva for two years. I am delighted to say that there is a reversal of my osteoporosis. Thank you, Boniva!"

10 / 10

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boniv...
Taken for less than 1 month
July 29, 2014

"I took this and the next day, have been sick with flu like symptoms today severe stomach upset and cramps, chills. "

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Anonymous
Taken for 2 to 5 years
September 22, 2012

"I like the 1-month convenience, well tolerated...my medicine of choice!"

10 / 10

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kim...
April 3, 2013

"Have had severe muscle pain in my upper thighs that lasts for 3 or 4 days after taking my monthly dose. Also have heartburn."

2 / 10

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Tnbc...
October 10, 2015

"I am 41 years old. I have been taking Boniva for the last 3 months with no side effects so far. Fingers crossed."

10 / 10

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ARano
March 15, 2010

"I used Boniva I.V. once. Had flu like symptoms, headache, runny nose, watery eyes, chest pain and achy hips. Wont take it again!"

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Jacque
September 27, 2019

"Just completed my third monthly dose with no side effects until now, one week after my third week after my third dose...developed quite severe pain in my lower legs. Will no longer take it. BEWARE."

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snick...
December 29, 2009

"I have experienced flu symtoms within the first 48 hours, and severe joint and bone pain. I feel much worse than before I started taking Boniva. "

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Anonymous
July 15, 2011

"I had no side effects and I've been taking Boniva for 1 1/2 years. I do wish there was medicine for my severe bone loss that doesn't cost so much. "

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wanda...
November 21, 2008

"Boniva has work wonders for me. It is the first time my bone density has improved in 4 years."

8 / 10

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outas...
May 12, 2009

"I have used the drug for 2 years and there has been a significant increase in my BMD. My T score went from 2.7 to 2.0 using the once a month pill coupled with daily Vitamin D and Calcium Supplements."

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Feli
September 20, 2019

"I had some of these side effects with Fosamax so the doctor switched me to Bonivia. After reading all these comments I won't even try it. I am too sensitive to meds."

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Lizzy
August 23, 2019

"Second dose of Boniva was a breeze. Not one side effect. Will take third dose on my 4th day of the new school year.... hope I continue to suffer no side effects"

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Anonymous
April 21, 2009

"BONIVA is the only drug that has improved my T-Scores since I've began my DXA scans over 4 years ago. "

10 / 10

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