Ibandronate User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

Brand names: Boniva

Ibandronate has an average rating of 3.2 out of 10 from a total of 120 reviews on Drugs.com. 18% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 72% reported a negative experience.

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ARa...
March 15, 2010

Ibandronate for Osteoporosis "I used Boniva I.V. once. Had flu-like symptoms, headache, runny nose, watery eyes, chest pain, and achy hips. Won't take it again!"

1 / 10

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Tnb...
October 10, 2015

Ibandronate for Osteoporosis "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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Jac...
September 27, 2019

Ibandronate for Osteoporosis "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."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
July 15, 2011

Ibandronate for Osteoporosis "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."

7 / 10

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wan...
November 21, 2008

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

8 / 10

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out...
May 12, 2009

Ibandronate for Osteoporosis "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."

10 / 10

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sni...
December 29, 2009

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

2 / 10

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Cat...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
October 22, 2018

Ibandronate for Prevention of Osteoporosis "Am currently in rehabilitation facility status post bilateral hip fractures. Was being treated with Boniva for almost 5 years for osteopenia."

4 / 10

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Fel...
September 20, 2019

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

2 / 10

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Anonymous
April 21, 2009

Ibandronate for Osteoporosis "Boniva is the only drug that has improved my T-scores since I've begun my DXA scans over 4 years ago."

10 / 10

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Liz...
August 23, 2019

Ibandronate for Osteoporosis "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."

8 / 10

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Gra...
August 13, 2009

Ibandronate for Osteoporosis "All of the osteoporosis medicines have caused horrible heartburn and now esophagus complications."

2 / 10

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Lyn...
Taken for less than 1 month
October 8, 2018

Ibandronate for Osteoporosis "Took first Boniva for the first time 3 weeks ago. Have had a headache for 4 days, and my stomach is now cramping with diarrhea. Has anyone had this experience?"

5 / 10

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Con...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
December 2, 2019

Ibandronate for Osteoporosis "Side effects I had from Boniva are horrible arm, upper thigh, and pelvis pain. I had to take pain meds and stopped taking the Boniva now. I have to see an orthopedic doctor - horrible experience."

1 / 10

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Ked...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
December 11, 2017

Ibandronate for Prevention of Osteoporosis "After two months on this, I developed horrid jaw pains. Dr. told me to stop for two months and then try it again. Once again, horrid jaw pains. Needless to say, I stopped it."

2 / 10

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972...
Taken for less than 1 month
January 22, 2023

Ibandronate for Osteoporosis "One pill caused severe back, neck, hand pain, and stomach pain. Only took one, will not take again."

1 / 10

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DCL...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
October 7, 2015

For Osteoporosis "I have been taking this pill since the diagnosis of advanced osteoporosis in my body, April 2015. I'm 42, I was very sad and worried reading some reviews. I really don't feel any side effects."

8 / 10

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bum...
April 14, 2015

For Osteoporosis "Taken one dose so far and do not believe that I will take more. I took the pill on Sunday and am still having severe pains in my stomach. I don't like the way it makes me feel."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
August 3, 2010

For Osteoporosis "After 24 hours of taking Boniva 150 mg, I started experiencing severe flu-like symptoms with fever and extreme pain in my bones and joints."

1 / 10

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Dey...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
June 7, 2015

For Osteoporosis "I have been taking this medicine for three months and have no problems, really."

9 / 10

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