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Side effects from Zoledronic Acid?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Aug 5 2:48pm | Replies (20)Comment receiving replies
As I pointed out in my post, zoledronic acid is used for many different medical conditions. I would assume this means different dosages at different intervals interacting with other medications and other pre-existing conditions. This advice is for those using it strictly for osteoporosis (in my case osteopenia) and only because I'm on an aromatase inhibitor which can cause bone loss. My hospital is an NCI Designated Cancer Center of which there are only 72 in 36 states. In this group it is a Comprehensive Cancer Center of which there are only 57. I don't think I need to share anything with them. But thanks for your interest.
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dimdinia, it only that if you want a long infusion or a diluted infusion the infusion center has to be prepared. Of course, you don't have to share any information with them. You'll get standard care and you'll be fine.
The doctor who recommends this treatment protocol is an endocrinologist. You'd find that the cancer center unfamiliar with this method.
But anyway you are on the right track with tylenol.
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@dimdinia I go to a top hospital center and shared what @gently sent as protocol for IV Reclast. I am also printing it out and bringing it with me. I was on an aromatase inhibitor a few years back, for 5 years and also have kidney issues so I am doing a 20% dose of Reclast so the instructions will need to be adjusted. I appreciated the info since neither my nephrologist nor endo had a protocol for this that they shared. They are relying on nurses on site. My endo has ordered IV and we'll see if that order matches what @gently posted.