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A 62-year-old female asked:

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?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Allergy and Immunology 57 years experience

Check with doctor: Such issues should be discussed with your doctor who knows more about your medications and condition. Boniva (ibandronate) and Prolia are not identical and thus will have different set of side effects.

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