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Xanax or Valium to calm nerves before first Reclast infusion?
I was wondering if anyone has used a Xanax or Valium to calm their nerves before going for their first Reclast infusion? I am switching from Prolia (which I never had any side effects from) to Reclast and I'm very anxious about doing this. My doctor said that most people tolerate it very well with very little side effects, mainly flu-like symptoms, headaches, chills & fever for the first day or two, but after reading some comments here, I'm feeling a little nervous and thought perhaps something to calm me down might be a good idea. Any thoughts?
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This is so good to hear! My breast cancer med, Letrozole put me into osteoporosis and while Reclast was an option at 58 yrs old I was so scared of feeling lousy for many days (is a slight risk symptoms linger) I opted for weekly pill, Fosamax but won’t know for a year if getting absorbed etc. stay in touch on any side effects ! Xo
That's ridiculous. And not helpful. No one is going to get addicted to benzos by taking them one time for anxiety. Please don't spread disinformation.
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2 ReactionsSo 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.
In the simplest terms, if you are addicted, you are taking them to the point where you are not taking them for the condition as much as to get rid of emotional pain, and it's use negatively affects. your life.
Dependence, OTOH, is taken as needed for pain, or anxiety or whatever (depending on benzos. opioids, etc.) and the use of them IMPROVES your quality of life by controlling the problems they are made for and you are taking them for.
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1 Reaction@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!
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1 ReactionI infuse (via pump) human antibodies once a week. It's about a 3 hour process. It is common to take Benadryl before infusing. I took it the first dozen or so times but have not used it since.
Benadryl impairs driving unfortunately.
I'm fortunate that I can do my infusions at home (though I haven't taken Benadryl for some time).
I respectfully disagree. My first time taking Xanax was a half tablet. It didn't work so I was told to take a full tablet. That made me too dizzy to stand, so I never took Xanax again.
I take 1/4 of any benzodiazepine and it knocks me out. My friend takes two. We are all different.
But the real issue here is fear of the Reclast. I hope that this thread has been reassuring and offered the same tips my doctor gave me: hydrate day before, day of, day after. Longer infusion. I have kidney disease so Reclast was a real concern but again, the infusion was relaxing for me!