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Common Uses:

This medication is used to treat or prevent osteoporosis in women after menopause.

Off Label Uses:

None noted currently.

Side Effects:
Chest pain;
Difficulty or pain when swallowing;
Pain or burning under the ribs or in the back;
New or worsening heartburn;
Severe joint, bone, or muscle pain.

Cautions / Warnings:

Not recommended for following conditions:
Who are allergic to ibandronate;
Who have low blood levels of calcium (hypocalcemia);
Who have a vitamin D deficiency;
Who have kidney disease;
Who have an ulcer in your stomach or esophagus.

Drug Interactions:
Celecoxib (Celebrex);
Diclofenac (Voltaren);
Diflunisal (Dolobid);
Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil);
Indomethacin;
Ketoprofen (Orudis);
Ketorolac (Toradol);
Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), piroxicam (Feldene).

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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
Vitamin D	6	4.19	0.85	14
Boniva	5.29	3.76	4.02	7
Calcium	5.23	3.88	1.07	22
Fosamax	3.73	2.59	2.99	11
Actonel	3	3	3.06	9

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Effectiveness of Boniva by Condition

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Osteoporosis & Bone Disease

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Effectiveness on "Osteoporosis & Bone Disease"

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Boniva, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	0%	77.8%	11.1%	11.1%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Breathing	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Confidence	0%	0%	88.9%	0%	11.1%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	0%	77.8%	11.1%	11.1%
Digestion	0%	22.2%	77.8%	0%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	0%	88.9%	0%	11.1%
Energy	0%	22.2%	66.7%	11.1%	0%
Eyesight	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	88.9%	0%	11.1%
Mental Clarity	0%	0%	88.9%	0%	11.1%
Pain	0%	22.2%	55.6%	11.1%	11.1%
Patience	0%	0%	88.9%	0%	11.1%
Sexual Health	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sleep	0%	11.1%	77.8%	11.1%	0%
Stress Level	0%	0%	88.9%	0%	11.1%

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Commonly Reported Boniva Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Diarrhea	77.8%	22.2%	0%	0%	0%
Fatigue	88.9%	11.1%	0%	0%	0%
Headache	88.9%	0%	0%	0%	11.1%
Heartburn	77.8%	22.2%	0%	0%	0%
Hot Flashes / Flushing	88.9%	11.1%	0%	0%	0%
Indigestion	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping	88.9%	11.1%	0%	0%	0%
Muscle / Joint Pain	88.9%	0%	0%	11.1%	0%
Nausea	88.9%	11.1%	0%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Boniva

Since taking Boniva Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

Auto Accident

9.1%

Heart attack

9.1%

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User Comments about Boniva

13 Jul 2011	I was happy with boniva, because I had a severe pain in my hip, and the first month I stared boniva the pain went. —Posted by Flora E. Ruz Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
08 Aug 2010	I was taking boniva for almost 1 year, and really never wanted to be taking it at all. I looked for other ways to help regain any bone loss, the one thing I always did was lift weights and the other thing that I added and is working is yoga and bikram yoga without using the boniva I have gained bone density according to the test's taken. My goal in life is to never be on any medication ever.... —Posted by patti295 Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
27 May 2010	It doesn't seem as if there has been a noticeable change since taking Boniva as it concerns my osteoporosis. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
07 May 2010	Had to stop because it caused deteriozation of my jaw bone. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
22 Feb 2010	I get severe headaches and increased pressure around my jaw which makes it feel very uncomfortable. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use

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