Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Should i take the bone density scan while on boniva (ibandronate) therapy?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
You may: One use of the bone mineral density test is measuring the impact of medication on the bone mineral. Boniva (ibandronate) and the other bisphosphonates (fosamax, actonel, atelvia, reclast) do not build new bone, despite claims and insinuations to the contrary. However, these drugs usually increase the bone mineral by slowing down bone loss and replacement. Taking the drug does not interfere with the test.
Answered 5/2/2018
6.1k views
Yes: Way of evaluating if it has prevented further bone loss or actually increased bone density.
Answered 12/19/2012
5.4k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
My mom has trouble ingesting calcium and has osteoporosis- is there injectible forms of calcium or boniva (ibandronate)?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is boniva (ibandronate) as likely to break a femur as fosomax?
8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Could using boniva (ibandronate) give you pain under the kneecap?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Does boniva (ibandronate) and other drugs for osteoporosis really grow dead bone?
Question about safety & research done on Prolia. I had a coronary vasospasm from Boniva (ibandronate) 7 years ago and find it hard trusting bone meds?
Now that Fosamax and boniva (ibandronate) are suspected of bad side effects on the person's jaw what is being prescribed?
I am having hip pain, started boniva (ibandronate) 3 days ago, I am not getting better. How long until it wears off? What should I do? I can't sleep. I need to know what to do.
Is boniva (ibandronate) better than miacalcin for osteoporosis?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
