What Oral Bisphosphonates Have you Taken? - Osteoporosis Message Board

taape · 08-15-2006, 08:08 PM

I took Fosamax and it started my stomach burning a couple hours after the first pill. I took the 7 day pill for 3 weeks in a row. I haven't tried Actonel or Boniva but they also list GI problems as a major side effect. Has anyone had stomach problems with one of the medications and not other ones? My doctor wants to do a trial of oral Boniva since the insurance company has denied IV Infusions until I try it orally. I don't want to mess up my stomach for 30 days.

newbones · 08-16-2006, 09:24 AM

taape,
I was on Actonel for a year before the doctor switched me to Forteo. I had no problems with it, but I was very careful to take it as directed. I have seen posts by others who did have problems. It's too bad your insurance won't cover the Boniva IV infusions. Good luck with whatever you decide.

greentree · 08-16-2006, 05:24 PM

I've been on Actonel since last October and have had no problems with my stomach or esophagus. Oddly enough my gynecologist wanted to start me on Fosamax but when I spoke to my gastro doctor (I have acid reflux) he suggested Actonel. I do follow the directions carefully.