Comparing Boniva vs Forteo
| Boniva (ibandronate) | Forteo (teriparatide) |
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| Boniva (ibandronate) | Forteo (teriparatide) |
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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
Forteo mimics the action of parathyroid hormone to regulate calcium and phosphate metabolism and is given to people with osteoporosis at high risk of fractures. It is injected under the skin once a... View more |
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| More about Boniva (ibandronate) | More about Forteo (teriparatide) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Boniva has an average rating of 3.2 out of 10 from a total of 99 ratings on Drugs.com. 17% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 72% reported a negative effect. |
Forteo has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 159 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 40% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
View all Boniva side effects |
View all Forteo side effects |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
| Lower cost generic approved | ||
| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
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Other teriparatide brands include: Bonsity | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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1 hour |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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 178 drugs are known to interact with Boniva:
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A total of 6 drugs are known to interact with Forteo:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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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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| Disease Interactions | ||
| First Approval Date | ||
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May 16, 2003 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
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