What Does The Treatment For Boniva Do For Arthritis?
- Boniva Oral Precautions and Side Effects
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
Pronounced: (eye-BAN-droe-nate)
Side Effects
Stomach upset, diarrhea, pain in arms/legs, or mild flu-like symptoms (e.g., fatigue, muscle ache) may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
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Generic Name: IBANDRONATE - INJECTION Pronounced: (eye-BAN-droe-nate) Side Effects Headache, stomach upset, flu-like symptoms (e.g., fever,... Read more »
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