Wo ri d r
I wanted to stop my
bone
loss
;
but I did more.
I reversed it with
*
If you
have osteoporosis,
like
me,
calcium-rich
foods,
vitamin
D,
and exercise can
help.
But they may not be enough to keep your bones strong. So ask your doctor if once-monthly
BONIVA
can
help you
do
more.
Studies
show,
after
a year on
BONIVA,
9
out of
10
women stopped and reversed their bone loss.1
And my test results proved
I did, too,
BONIVA is a prescription medication to treat and prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis.
Ask your doctor if BONIVA is right for you.
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"Eat plenty of calcium-rich foods
like yogurt, spinach
i,
and cheese"
Important
Safety
Information:
You
should
not
take
BONIVA
if
you
have
certain
problems
with
your
esophagus
[the
tube
that connects
your
mouth
and
stomach),
low
blood
calcium,
cannot sit or
stand
for
at
least 60
minutes,
have
severe kidney disease, or are allergic to BONIVA, Stop taking BONIVA and tell your doctor right away if you experience
difficult
or
painful
swallowing,
chest pain,
or
severe
or continuing
heartburn,
as
these
may
be
signs
of
serious
upper
digestive problems.
Follow the dosing
Instructions for once-monthly BONIVA carefully to lower the chance of these events
occurring. Side effects may include diarrhea, pain in the arms or legs, or upset stomach. Tell your doctor and dentist about
all the medicines you take. Tell them if you develop jaw problems (especially following a dental procedure) or severe bone,
joint,
and/or muscle pain.
Your doctor may also recommend a calcium and vitamin
D supplement.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visitwww.fda.gov/medwQtch, or call
1-800-FDA-l 088.
*Bone density measured at the lumbar spine after 1
year of treatment.
Individual results may vary,
rBone density measured at the lumbar spine, total hip, or trochanter; 3 out of 4 at the femoral neck.
Please read Patient Information on the next page.
Enroll today. Call l-800-382-1517or
visit BONIVAfreetrial.com and try BONIVA free.
Genentech
A Member of the Roche Group
Help
Stop
and
R e ve rse Bone Loss
BONIVA ami symbol are trademarks ol Roche Therapeutics fnc, © 2010 Genenlech USA, Inc. All righli reserved.
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