My doctor prescribed BONIVA as I had several ankle fractures and have been on a PPI for many years. In a recent column of DR. GOTT's: "In May 2010 the FDA determined that Nexium, Prilosec, Prvacid, Protonix, Aciphex, ect. might include a warning on their labels regarding the possibility of fracture risk, stating PPIs may interfere withe the ability of our digestive tracts to absorb Calcium." "...Long term use of PPIs has been associated with low magnesium levels, often in conjunction with low calcium levels."

>>>I am afraid to take the BONIVA as to my smal stomach (VSG) and the warning about esophogus problems. Is anyone else taking BONIVA & any side affects ???

Boniva is fine in your small tummy, I asked my surgeon and my PCP both. Just take it with a lot of water and stay upright for an hour or more afterwards. Esophagus problems with Boniva and Fosamax occur in people with regular-sized stomachs, too, usually those who don't take it with enough water to get it in the stomach or who lie down after taking it. I take it and have no problems at all.

Thank you--you made me feel better = tomorrow will be my first "dose" then!

Boniva is fine in your small tummy, I asked my surgeon and my PCP both. Just take it with a lot of Water and stay upright for an hour or more afterwards. Esophagus problems with Boniva and Fosamax occur in people with regular-sized stomachs, too, usually those who don't take it with enough water to get it in the stomach or who lie down after taking it. I take it and have no problems at all.