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Boniva

ibandronate

Boniva helps to increase bone mineral density and is given as a tablet once every month or by injection once every three months. Gastrointestinal side effects, and back, muscle or joint pains are... more

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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4.8
42 Reviews

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
Lyndy

For Osteoporosis Ok. I went ahead and took the second round. I had no side effects this time. Honestly I was very nervous considering what I went through the first time, but I had no problems. It must be working because I usually take motrin or tylenol for back pain several times a day every day. I only had to take Motrin twice all month and my back fractures haven't bothered me nearly as much. Hopefully the Boniva is doing some good now. :) (also, the doc put me on 3,000 mg of calcium /day).

6
Miranda Sue

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Common side effects include: bronchitis, and arthralgia.

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Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 1 tablet
Dosage 150 mg
Per Unit* $166.67
Cost* $166.67
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Generic Availability

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names

N/A

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.

N/A

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (4)

Drug Interactions

A total of 290 drugs are known to interact with Boniva:

  • 39 major drug interactions (164 brand and generic names)
  • 251 moderate drug interactions (2319 brand and generic names)
  • 0 minor drug interactions (0 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Food may reduce the absorption of ibandronate, which may lead to lower blood levels of the... more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

May 16, 2003

WADA Class

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N/A

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