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What Are The Side Effects Of Boniva?

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Posted on Tue, 2 Sep 2014
Question: My question is side effects of stopping Boniva after the 5 year period. I experienced unexplained severe Spasms in my middle back (T10) and x-ray confirmed a break about 6 weeks after going off the medicine.
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
this is side effect of long term bonivia use

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Ihave studied your case. This fracture is due to long term use of bonivia medicine.
Recent study says these medicine can be taken maximum for two years.
Now take proper rest to avoid further fracture.
continue calcium and vitamin D supplements.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to ask. I will be happy to answer your question. Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Boniva?

Brief Answer: this is side effect of long term bonivia use Detailed Answer: Hello Ihave studied your case. This fracture is due to long term use of bonivia medicine. Recent study says these medicine can be taken maximum for two years. Now take proper rest to avoid further fracture. continue calcium and vitamin D supplements. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to ask. I will be happy to answer your question. Take care.