Boniva-Fosamax = atrial fibrillation ?

Ortho_RN · May 08, 2007, 10:53 PM

Re: Boniva-Fosamax = atrial fibrillation ?

Originally Posted by Ortho_RN

I will have to check tomorrow.. but our hospital will no longer administer those drugs, probably b/c of that connection... But I will read the memo tomorrow

Ok, I looked and it had nothing to do with AF.. They have noticed a trend of Esophageal Erosion in these patients..

bigsyis · May 09, 2007, 05:05 PM

Re: Boniva-Fosamax = atrial fibrillation ?

My two EP docs had not heard of the possible connection between the meds and afib, but they have now! They were very interested to hear about this.

passing thru · Jun 09, 2007, 11:58 AM

Re: Boniva-Fosamax = atrial fibrillation ?

Thank you all for your knowledgeable info and sharing. Very beneficial.

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Boniva-Fosamax = atrial fibrillation ?

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