Hi, I was diagnosed with tnbc in July 2020. I have undergone chemo, lumpectomy and am due to have radiotherapy next week. I have been advised to take ibandronic acid tablets for 3 years (to stop reoccurrence and if it did come back not going into bones). I have read the information and the side effects sound scary. Has anyone else been offered them or are taking them at the moment and how have you got on.
Dear
I take risedronate which is a bisphosphonate too. I take it once a week for 5 years ( taken since August 2018).
I have no problems but follow instructions . Read you instructions too. Yours could be slightly different .
mine are to stay upright for 30mins ( to avoid reflux) plus only water for 30 minutes ( you could be 60 minutes)No dairy for 2 hours - if you take dairy it inhibits the absorption of the medication .
I either sit up in bed or get up snd watch recorded tv . After time stated I have a weak black coffee with boiled egg , toast snd marmalade . I set alarms on my mobile phone , to take pill , to tell me when upright position ends , to say when I can drink milk . Well I’m retired and could go back to bed zzz )
Look after your teeth and get a check up before you begin the course . Dentist says they need to be extra careful if you need an extraction - antibiotics etc . Your dentist will tell you all about it .
I was a bit worried like you and phoned the Macmillan helpline and they put my mind at ease , they are so knowledgeable.
I hate pill day as it’s a reminder of why it take it but it’s a small price to pay . Apart from that I’m great and keeping well , fit snd active .
take care
love Ruby Rose 
