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I heard that Fosamax causes jaw cancer. I am taking Boniva. Should I get off of this medicine? ## Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva and Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Several cases of bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw have been associated with the use of oral bisphosphonates, including Fosamax®, Actonel®, and Boniva®. Fosamax, Actonel, and Boniva are medications used for the treatment of osteoporosis. Osteonecrosis of the jaw is a disease resulting from the temporary or permanent loss of blood supply to the jaw bones. Without blood, the jaw bone tissue dies, and ultimately the jaw bones may collapse. This is sometimes referred to as jaw death. The symptoms of osteonecrosis of the jaw (jaw death) include the following: pain soft-tissue swelling and infection loosening of...
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## Please share all info and side effects, along with any other drug contraindications. Thank you. ## While we work on adding this to the directory: Boniva may cause: pain or trouble swallowing (dysphagia) heartburn (esophagitis) ulcers in your stomach or esophagus (the tube that connects your mouth and stomach) Common side effects with Boniva are: diarrhea pain in extremities (arms or legs) upset stomach (dyspepsia)
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