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I took a Boniva pill (1X only) on August
Sent to Health Experts October 02 09:48 AM

I took a Boniva pill (1X only) on August 13th. Two hours later, got a headache. Their literature does say a possible side effect is "persistent/severe headache". I am still experiencing a headache, and a cat scan ruled out anything other than 'sinusitis', for which I took some antibiotics. I can't locate a number to call manufacturer direct.

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October 2 9:52 AM (4 minutes and 15 seconds later)
         
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What strength boniva did you take?

How much water do you drink daily?

How is your general health?

Do you take any other medication?

What is your urine output like at the moment? Is there any evidence of strong smelling, concentrated urine?

I will try and help if I can.

thanks



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October 2 10:01 AM (8 minutes and 30 seconds later)
         
Reply to Pauline's Post: 150 mg. strength; I don't usually drink a lot of water/liquids due to incontinence problem.   General health is good. Also take Zoloft - 50 mg., premarin .625; Advair - inhaler; Lipitor - 10 mg.; OTC Prilosec; Flonase. Urine output has not changed, normal color etc.
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October 2 10:30 AM (29 minutes and 45 seconds later)
         
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I have had a look at the prescribing information, and after this length of time I do not feel that the Boniva is still the cause of the headache, Although the half life of the tablet is long, the therapeutic levels should be much reduced by now.

I was concerned to hear that you don't drink a lot of water. One very common cause of long term headache is chronic dehydration. In the absence of other causes, I would be inclined to increase your fluid intake for a week to see what impact this has.

The other thing to bear in mind is painkiller use. If you haven't use any painkillers so far then try tylenol for two days then stop.

However if you have been using painkillers every day for a while then stop these, as a rebound headache can occur with long term use of painkillers. Finally ensure that your have had blood pressure and your eyes tested. Just to rule out those two common causes too.

Does this help?



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