Ibandronate (Boniva), a monthly pill or quarterly intravenous (IV) infusion
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved it to: treat osteoporosis in males* prevent and treat
Merck makes the medication, and it also sells a formula called Fosamax Plus
For prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis: Adults—5 milligrams (mg) once a day or 35 mg once a week at least 30 minutes before the first food or drink
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The risk may be higher with longer use, cancer, dental problems, ill-fitting dentures, anemia, blood clotting problems, or
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