Question about Boniva and osteoporosis?

Question

Is anyone currently taking Boniva, the medication for osteoporosis?
If yes, have you experienced any side negative side effects?
My doctor has prescribed it for me, but I am hesitant to take it. It's too new.

Answer 1

I amnot taking it but I was watching Dr. Phil today...he had 4 doctors on his show discussing certain topics and there was a woman there who also thought it was too new to take. The one doctor explained that if her doctor did a bone density test, and found that her bones were losing density, it was extremely important for her to take it. The drug slows down the deterioration of the bones. Not taking the drug allows your bones to be more brittle, and if you're to fall, your bones will break much more easily.