Boniva Alternatives Compared
| Boniva | Evenity | Alendronate |
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| Boniva (ibandronate) | Evenity (romosozumab) | Alendronate |
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Prescription only
Boniva helps to increase bone mineral density and is given as a tablet once every month or by injection once every three months. Common side effects include gastrointestinal disturbances and back... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Osteoporosis. Evenity may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Alendronate helps to reduce the risk of fracture in people with osteoporosis and some other bone conditions. Dosage instructions, including remaining upright for at least 30 minutes and taking with a... View more |
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| More about Boniva (ibandronate) | More about Evenity (romosozumab) | More about Alendronate | ||||||||||||||||
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Boniva has an average rating of 3.1 out of 10 from a total of 98 ratings on Drugs.com. 17% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 72% reported a negative effect. |
Evenity has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 56 ratings on Drugs.com. 45% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. |
Alendronate has an average rating of 2.7 out of 10 from a total of 182 ratings on Drugs.com. 17% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 80% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Boniva side effects in more detail. |
See also: Evenity side effects in more detail. |
See also: alendronate side effects in more detail. |
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| Lower cost generic approved |
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Evenity prices |
View all alendronate prices |
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| Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
Binosto, Fosamax | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
307.2 hours |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 176 drugs are known to interact with Boniva:
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A total of 46 drugs are known to interact with Evenity:
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A total of 116 drugs are known to interact with alendronate:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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May 16, 2003 |
N/A |
September 29, 1995 |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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