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Xanax or Valium to calm nerves before first Reclast infusion?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Nov 15 8:50am | Replies (30)Comment receiving replies
So a slow infusion leads to less side effects? I get my first on Friday and I'm really nervous. I would take a valium but I don't have anyone to drive me or come with me. Which makes me even more nervous.
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@bigcaat hydration and slow infusion help my kidneys tolerate Reclast and others on this forum have said it helps with side effects.
Personally I have found the infusion relaxing. Mine lasted an hour, I brought phone and book, nurse brought me water.
Sometimes anticipatory anxiety is worse than the actual experience. I am like that with flying. If you are nervous now, take 1/2 Xanax or whatever you have, or take it tomorrow. But don't drive on Friday with it in your system!
You will be fine! You might feel fluish for a few days, just as some of us do with vaccines, but no big deal and tylenol helps. Let us know how it goes!