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posted 07/21/2009, comments (8)
Question of the Week on Side Effects
All medications and supplements come with their own side effects which can make taking them very difficult. Tell us which medication you've chosen to take for bone loss, and how you are doing on it? Have you had difficulty with any of them? Do you have many side effects and have you found a way... Read more
posted 02/07/2009, comments (3)
Boniva IV Side Effects
I was recently diagnosed with Osteoporosis. My Dr. recommended Boniva IV because I cannot take the meds by mouth, due to Acid Reflux Disease. Had my first injection yesterday. Ten minutes later, as I was running errands, I suddenly experienced difficulty swallowing. I drank some water, managed to swallow with great effort,... Read more
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posted 11/16/2008, comments (0)
Easier-on-the-Stomach Bisphosphonates
If you’ve taken, are taking, or have been advised to take a bisphosphonate drug (Boniva®, Fosomax®, Actonel®) for osteoporosis, you’re probably aware that these drugs come with a host of side effects and challenges around how they’re administered. While not everyone who takes these drugs has problems, the issues are... Read more
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posted 11/06/2008, comments (14)
Boniva, Fosamax, Actonel: Which One is Right for You?
I’ve long been aware that Sally Field (a.k.a. The Flying Nun, to those of us whose TV roots go back to the ’60s) is a spokeswoman for Boniva. Truth be told, she’s more huckster than spokesperson; her presence on TV and in print ads is near ubiquitous. But until I started paying attention to osteoporosis, Boniva was just another... Read more
