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Zoledronic Acid (Reclast) can I have just one infusion?

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jun 8 3:52pm | Replies (63)
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@semurrey

Hi Andrea - thanks for sharing as at 58 yrs, my breast cancer drug, Letrozole has put me deep into osteoporosis similar to you and I'm started with weekly oral pill, Fosamax. If it doesn't get absorbed I will switch to IV Reclast but I'm very worried as Reclast seems bit more harsh. Please keep us posted on how your are feeling one month after your first Reclast infusion. Is this an annual infustion? xo

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kayabbott | @kayabbott | Mar 4 9:03am

I've had 3 reclast infusions (2019, 2021, 2023). I was sick for several days after the first, mostly fatigue and joint pain, and 1.5 days for the last two. Those were the only reactions. My osteoporosis was not severe, but it did reverse/stop bone loss. I also do weights and other resistance exercises and take calcium and magnesium citrate. A friend has been on reclast pills for a few years for fairly severe osteoporosis; negative effect is mainly loss of smell and taste. I'd rather be sick for a few days then take pills (the infusion lasts for more than a year at resorbing calcium into bones).

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andreamayo | @andreamayo | Mar 4 10:16am

I had the infusion on January 20th. It’s an annual infusion.
Feeling great, no side effects thankfully. 😅

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