Reclast side effects

My doctor and I came to no conclusion. I was sick in a recliner chair for months, actually. My husband cared for me. I hurt all over and experienced what I call electricity running throughout my body. Many times and I asked my husband to sit with me until I fell asleep because I was afraid I was going to die. I won't take it again. Reclast stays in your body for years. On my next DEXA, my bone density improved by .6 points. I went from a -3.9 to a -3.3 . I had the doctor do a test that shows if you're losing bone and I am not. So I'm now I go to the gym, I walk, I weight train, and I eat really well, as well as, take supplements. I have had no fractures. I hinge at the hips when I need or want to reach forward or pick up items on the floor.
There are many sites on u-tube and Facebook that help. I will not do a biophisphinate again. I hope I answered you. If not let me know! Blessings to you.

I did bone coach when I had recuperated from the infusion. I still use most of the principles. I think I do better on my own since the program. I get his ads for the line of supplements he uses. Doctors make $ everytime we take their meds. Have you learned about the "bone" that is laid down after a biophisphinate? This "bone" is like chalk and crumbles. It is dangerous stuff.
I am not going to take it again!

@awfultruth thank you for posting that link and info! I have been looking for it. As you probably know I have done one 1 mg dose of Reclast (and had 5 days of fever). I was going to do 1.5mg in September, 3 months later, because I remembered reading that 0.25 was as effective as 0.5mg but I am going to talk to my doctor about this study. I would love to do 0. mg every 3 months.

I believe doses are determined by studies (and by manufacturing needs in some cases. For instance, Radius probably doesn't want to spend money to make injection pens of varying full doses. They were smart to make it adjustable!) I did one, not two, shots of Evenity, two out of four times, because a study on that also indicated that dosing varied by weight and the study was based on weight much higher than mine. Some of us are small- another factor!

For every other med that I take, I do 1/4 dose and often react if I do more. I am older, 105 lbs., kidneys aren't great, generally sensitive. I feel fortunate that my doctor recognizes this problem. ps the 4mg zoledronic acid is Zometa, Reclast is 5mg!

This question was asked in Dec 2023, you can search in Connect for this topic: "reclast and aspirin allergy". Someone wrote a long answer, here is a portion of it: "on drugs.com in the Reclast Prescribing Information: "While not observed in clinical trials with Reclast, there have been reports of bronchoconstriction in aspirin-sensitive patients receiving bisphosphonates. Use Reclast with caution in aspirin-sensitive patients."

@heartfelt70 can you cite your statement that bones after bisphosphonates are "like chalk" and "crumble"? It is commonly known that bisphosphonates should not be taken for more than 3-5 years, because bone density is increased by lowering bone turnover, so there is less or no new bone. But the incidence of femur fracture or jaw necrosis in that time frame is rare.

This mechanism for bone growth IS a reason to do an anabolic first!

I am curious how doctors make money when they give us meds. Sincere question. I am sure you are right but I would like to know the mechanism.

I am sorry you had an awful reaction. I have also had awful reactions to many meds. But some do fine with bisphosphonates and benefit. Those people tend not to post here because they have no reason to.

I am cautious and am doing low doses and apart from fever have done okay with it.

I am going to ask my doctor what "proceed with caution" measures I should take. Maybe benadryl before infusion? I will update re what my doctor will advise and I will also update this group after my first infusion.

Thanks to everyone. This is a most amazing thread.

Thank you for your reply. I do not buy anything from from bone coach, just educate myself. After 3 different osteoporosis injections I learned it's all poison to my body. I'm on my own now and my endocrinologist understands my point. He not agreed/disagreed but will continue evaluateing me with DEXA every 2years and blood test every so often. I found a collagen for joint that makes joints a lot better. I found myself for the first time walking on the beach with no aches and pains....got great reviews..the company's name SPARKLE sold on Amazon. I spoke with the company a few times just to educate and talk about my concern. 3 months into using the product, so far I'm very happy...one thing for sure....I feel better and stronger without the meds. I keep walking, weight bearing, eating right and taking the right supplements. Will see what DEXA results will be in November. Good luck to all of us

Did Medicare cover the cost for RECLAST if given more than once a year?

The nurse told me that some people have problems and that I should check. My insurance told me that as long as the doctor ordered it, they will pay. The order is for a year, not for an individual treatment. I have a BC/BS Medicare Advantage PPO plan.