Boniva Side Effects

Boniva | Ibandronate has been shown to cause side effects such as

• weakness or dizziness
• headache
• nausea
• stomach pain
• diarrhea
• flu-like symptoms(cough, sore throat, chills, fever)
• pain when urinating

 

Warnings & Recalls for Boniva

Boniva | Ibandronate has been shown to cause an increased risk for breaking of the thigh bones in the initial stages of use, and your dosage should be monitored closely by a healthcare physician during this period. Boniva has been investigated by the FDA for an increased risk of cancer of the esophagus. However, these test have proved inconclusive, and there have been no recalls for the mediation.

Boniva Treatment and Use

Boniva | Ibandronate is an oral tablet used to prevent and treat osteoporosis brought on by menopause in women. As a member of the medication class known as biphosphonates, Boniva is similar to the drug Fosamax in the way in which it treats osteoporosis.

By increasing bone density, Boniva works to prevent bones from breaking down. Although Boniva helps manage osteoporosis it is not a cure for the disease, and it must be taken regularly to achieve the desired results.

Other Names for Boniva

Ibandronate sodium

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