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Global Patient Feedback for Boniva (Ibandronate Sodium) ( Post a comment )
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The most difficult part of the process is waiting 1 hour after taking the Boniva to have my morning coffee.
63 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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I had no side effects when I was taking Actinel. The only reason I started BONIVA instead is because it is only once a week.
69 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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It's working for me. My current bone scan proves it.
63 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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I don't know of any other help out there to do the job for me.I have osteopenia in most of my bones and osteoporosis in my right hip. Take it if you need help.
89 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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look at possible side effects
67 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Make sure they are aware of the fact that Boniva can cause bone problems in the jaw. And to have a full dental check up before starting Boniva, as well as, consulting with their dentist first.
42 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Ask questions
65 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Make sure your insurance will cover the medication. I am now having problems with Aetna.
46 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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At present, I have no complaints. I have my next bone density test in two weeks. I'll have a better idea if it's workin then.
58 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Don't leave it til the last minute to fill your prescription.
57 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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request a bone density test yearly to see if there is any change....after 3 years the doctor finally did the scan and learned that I had gotten worse.
66 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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I do not suffer from acid reflux as I did with medications taken more often and my bone scan shows improvement
69 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Yes, do not wait until you have esophageal side effects. At the start of taking Boniva have your doctor also prescribe medication to reduce/counter the side effects of Boniva.
57 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Bone health is very very important for Senior Women, to reduce hip fractures
65 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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ask plenty of questions & have a bone density test done
62 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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I like it, I like the fact it is taken only once a month, compared to once a week like my previous med! :) worth it!
47 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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I have been taking Boniva for 8 months now and my bone scan showed more bone loss. I now have terrible acid reflux and have a hard time swallowing. I am having an EGD done next week. I have to give the Boniva 12 months then I guess we go from there.
45 year old Female
Posted: 2008-06-13 10:38:11
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I have lower back osteo. and was put on boniva by my doctor. I took it for at least a year and my chiropractor told me it causes bone problems in the jaw. I already had osteo jaws and my doctor didn't tell me about this side effect. I took myself off of it and plan to visit a natureopath that specializes in osteo, to get me on a vitamin program that will help me. I was having quite a bit of acid reflux problems and when I told my doctor he said boniva had nothing to do with it. So I have been researching it on the internet and my chiro. was right.
Posted: 2008-08-04 02:50:17
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I took bonivia less than a year my jaw bone feels heavy and a little numb and just a little painful could the boniva be doing this?
Posted: 2008-08-06 00:58:05
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I too did not get much benefit from taking Boniva for one year. It was determined my Vitamin D level was low even though I take 1200 a day. I will continue to take Boniva while I am working on bringing my Vitamin D level to normal level.
Posted: 2008-09-26 21:28:35
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if anyone has taken Boniva or may be thinking about taking it PLEASE research carefully. These meds are causing terrible pain in joints, severe muscle weakness, the FDA is going to review these meds. again, so many complaints, this includes boniva, fosamax. I took boniva for 7 mo.& was almost crippled from the pain in lower back and both hips, the muscle weakness and spasms were terrible. This stuff stays in our bodies for 10 yrs. go to askapatient.com or healthdiaries.com. There are 472 women on askapatient.com who had awful side effects, me included, so RESEARCH, before you take ANY of these meds. I am still on pain meds. and have been off the med. for 1 yr. and 9 mo.
63 year old Female
Posted: 2008-01-14 20:31:07
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My arthritis doctor wants to put me on Boniva injections? Any comments?
63 year old Female
Posted: 2008-01-22 08:56:10
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I just started taking Boniva last week and I am a little apprehensive about it. The Doctor gave it to me about 3 months ago and it took me this long to take it. I don't think I will take anymore because I am not feeling quite myself after taking the first one. I don't have ostoporosis I have ostoteopenia so I think I will try with diet and milk instead of Boniva.
Posted: 2008-01-31 13:44:36
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Thank you so very much for your comments and suggestions in researching Boniva. I am 52 and in good health with two young boys to run after. I went to the askapatient.com website and was amazed that so many people experience terrible side effects. I will NOT be taking my 1st monthly pill and plan on looking into an alternative drug. I want to thank you for writing about other web sites to research,
54 year old Female
Posted: 2008-06-04 14:40:41
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