Different drugs have different strengths. Some drugs are more powerful and thus lower mg amounts can be used. Both Fosamax and Boniva are similarly effective for osteoporosis.
Boniva vs. Fosamax, comparable doses?
May 30, 2007 By
Question
If once a month Boniva is 150 mg how can it be comparable to Fosamax, which is approximately 70mg a week,I believe.70 mg times 4 or 5 weeks = 280/350 mg?
Answer
About Alan Matsumoto, M.D.
Part-time Faculty, Division of Rheumatology
Johns Hopkins University
