Comparing Boniva vs Prolia
Boniva | Prolia |
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Boniva (ibandronate) | Prolia (denosumab) |
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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
Prolia is an injection that can be self-administered once every six months for the treatment of osteoporosis. It has been associated with an increased risk of fractures on discontinuation and... View more |
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More about Boniva (ibandronate) | More about Prolia (denosumab) | ||||||||
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. |
Prolia has an average rating of 2.7 out of 10 from a total of 362 ratings on Drugs.com. 15% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 78% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Boniva side effects in more detail. |
See also: Prolia side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic approved |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Prolia prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
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Other denosumab brands include: Jubbonti, Wyost, Xgeva | ||||||||
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 |
609.6 hours |
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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 X
Not for use in pregnancy
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 284 drugs are known to interact with Prolia:
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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 |
June 01, 2010 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
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.
Further information
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