Comparing Binosto vs Boniva
Binosto | Boniva |
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Binosto (alendronate) | Boniva (ibandronate) |
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Prescription only
Binosto is used for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and to increase bone mass in men. Binosto is available as an effervescent tablet that is mixed with water and then the... View more |
Prescription only
Boniva helps to increase bone mineral density and is given as a tablet once every month or by injection once every three months. Common side effects include gastrointestinal disturbances and back... View more |
Related suggestions Osteoporosis
Prevention of Osteoporosis
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Boniva has an average rating of 3.1 out of 10 from a total of 98 ratings on Drugs.com. 17% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 72% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Binosto side effects in more detail. |
See also: Boniva side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic approved | |||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other alendronate brands include: Fosamax |
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Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 116 drugs are known to interact with Binosto:
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A total of 176 drugs are known to interact with Boniva:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
March 12, 2012 |
May 16, 2003 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
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Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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