Comparing Boniva vs Forteo
Boniva | Forteo |
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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 | |||||||||
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. |
Forteo has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 156 ratings on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 40% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Boniva side effects in more detail. |
See also: Forteo side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic approved | |||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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View all Forteo prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
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Other teriparatide brands include: Bonsity | ||||||||
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 |
1 hour |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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 | |||||||||
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 | |||||||||
A total of 176 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 | |||||||||
May 16, 2003 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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Patient resources | |||||||||
Professional Resources | |||||||||
Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** 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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