Ibandronate and Chills: What Users Say

• bsd...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 4, 2015

Ibandronate for Osteoporosis "I had been on Boniva for 18 months and woke one night with severe chest pain and pain in my throat and jaw. For the next three months, I ran high fevers and suffered chills and incredible pain. My internist denied that it could be this drug and didn't even tell me to stop taking it. I have spent thousands of dollars on tests, and nothing has indicated that it could be anything else but the drug. The only way I have been able to function has been by taking Prednisone and tons of Advil. Be very careful if you take this drug, and if you get any of these symptoms, STOP TAKING IT regardless of what your doctor says."

• Idd...
• January 3, 2021

Ibandronate for Osteoporosis "Took Boniva (generic) for 2 months. After the first dose, on day 2, started with chills, body ache and fever. On day 3, started having severe upper abdominal pain. Doc prescribed a pill for acid reflux, which helped after about a week. Took second dose, again body aches, chills, fever of 101. Will NOT take this drug again. Terrible!"

• Ive...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 24, 2019

Ibandronate for Osteoporosis "If you are considering this drug, be advised: I took my first and last Boniva oral tablet on 8/20/19. Today is 8/24, and it is my first day without a severe headache, chills, and fever between 100.5 and 101.2. I had stomach cramps with any food or drink. I felt like I had been poisoned. The drug insert tells you about 'flu-like symptoms', however, it fails to tell you that you may run a fever for four days. My body's reaction said it all. Not worth the risk! I plan on taking the nutritional route."

• Liz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 4, 2019

Ibandronate for Osteoporosis "Reading so many negative reviews made me want to respond. I took my first dose of Boniva for osteoporosis 2 days ago. The first day I felt completely fine. That night I suffered from mild joint pain and chills. I slept most of the day yesterday, which worried me and made me consider not taking the second dose, because how does one work all day feeling like that? (Luckily I teach and am off for the summer...) Today I feel back to normal, so please know that symptoms do seem to go away quickly. Hope it stays this way for the second dose!"

• Kan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 4, 2018

Ibandronate for Osteoporosis "I can’t say how effective it is. I've just taken my first pill yesterday. Started with lack of appetite, then a day later, back pain, joint pain, chills, and a temp of 100 with flu-like symptoms. Been in bed most of the day. I don’t think it’s worth feeling this bad. The other meds for osteoporosis all have the same side effects. For anyone that has experienced these side effects, how long does it last?"

• Pip...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 11, 2018

Ibandronate for Osteoporosis "Yesterday I took my first Boniva tablet. I had gotten up and took the pill with a glass of water as directed. I timed my 60 minutes before I could take anything else. I was standing and walked my dog. Within 15 minutes, I felt a reflux and felt weak and light-headed, so I went home and had a smaller glass of water. I remained upright sitting for 2 hours. I continued to sit upright until 4 pm. I felt like I had the flu: weak, nauseated, light-headed, and chills. I took a nap from 4-7 pm. When I got up, I felt better with only feeling still weak. Today I woke up feeling fine but have had loose stools all day. I have not yet spoken to my Dr. But I won't take Boniva a second time. I don't want to spend 2 days feeling ill. I will try other recommendations from my Dr."

• Mir...
• February 2, 2018

Ibandronate for Osteoporosis "I started my first pill last Friday morning. All day Friday I felt good. Saturday morning I woke up with severe sternum pain and pain around my lower ribs. I hurt so bad I called the clinic. They said it was one of the side effects and just alternate between Tylenol and Motrin for the rest of the day. My hips hurt, my knee hurt, and from 9 am to 1 pm (4 hours) I had horrible chills and my hands felt ice cold. By nighttime my arm bones hurt. Sunday my lower back started to hurt. Motrin again. Monday arms ached all day. Tuesday felt better. I never had the diarrhea. I'm surprised how many women said the same thing about the horrible sternum pain. My doctor says the next dose won't be so bad...wondering if I should even do a next dose. My mother is badly stooped over and I want to avoid that but am having second thoughts about this medication."

• Din...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2022

Ibandronate for Osteoporosis "Having DEXA scans once a year for the past 5 years (age 57). The first scan showed osteopenia. Took a calcium supplement but developed calcification in the shoulder bone. Next year, the DEXA scan shows improvement. The year after that, and following the first two doses of the COVID vaccine, the DEXA shows osteoporosis! Dr. prescribed Boniva and said I need to start it right away. Took my first pill in the morning following all the directions (on an empty stomach, can't lie down for at least an hour after taking it). Feeling fine all day until late in the evening when I started feeling a little lightheaded, so I went to bed. Woke up in the middle of the night feeling absolutely horrible. Cold sweat, diarrhea, vomiting, uncontrollable chills, and back pain that felt like an electric current was passing through me when I tried to walk. This lasted for a few hours. The next day, I was absolutely drained and just wanted to sleep. Never took the drug again."

• hat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 17, 2016

For Osteoporosis "I've been on Boniva for 3 months so far. Took the 4th pill yesterday and thought nothing of it, then the flu-like symptoms started the next day: headache, severe fatigue, chills, muscle and bone pain, especially in my hips. Thought I had the flu or some awful virus, then thought that it was strange to have pain in my hips. Then the light bulb in my head went off and I researched the side effects of Boniva. Very enlightening. I will call my doctor on Monday for sure and discuss other options."

• jca...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 14, 2019

For Prevention of Osteoporosis "I have been taking the generic form of Boniva (Ibandronate Sodium Tablets) since November 2018. My first dose caused severe chills and a slight headache. The next few months were fine. No side effects until my last dose, which was August 1, 2019. Since August 2nd, my hair has been falling out! Handful every day since August 2nd. I'm devastated. I have short hair to begin with, and the hair loss makes it worse. I have decided to stop taking the medication. I will try to find other alternatives that are not a stress on my body. Who wants to have no hair!"

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 11, 2022

For Osteoporosis "The first month I took this, I had a severe headache, body aches, and my joints felt swollen. Ran a fever for about 24 hours. I went ahead and took the second dose a month later, and none of the previous symptoms appeared. Third month, a headache, chills, and slight fever for about 12 hours. I will continue dosage and monitor."

• bon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 29, 2014

Ibandronate for Osteoporosis "I took this and the next day, have been sick with flu-like symptoms today. Severe stomach upset and cramps, chills."