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I had my First Reclast Infusion today.

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Apr 30 7:07am | Replies (22)

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@georginas

Hi @deborahla,
My endocrinologist told me that I will be on Reclast for 3 years, and then I will take a drug holiday. These infusions are once per year. They do them at an infusion center because they have to start an IV drip. They can set up the drip for any length of time, but the doctor really needs to specify the infusion time in the order. My doctor was not willing to adjust the dose. I'm on Medicare (original) with a supplement (AARP United Healthcare) and they will pay 100%. I just wanted to be an encouragement, because when I read so many horrible reviews about this drug, I developed really bad anxiety. When I spoke to the NP at the infusion center, she told me that it is rare for people to have serious side effects from Reclast, and those who have those side effects should not have another infusion. She also explained that hydration is the most important thing, both before and after the infusion. Take care, and I hope you find the right treatment 🙂

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I do not know how the nurses at the infusion center can say anything about the number of patients who have adverse effects except for those effects that are immediate. They would not be party to effects that started several days after one leaves the infusion center.

Do you know the length of the drug holiday? And what is next after that? Thank you so much for this; it relieves my anxiety to know what is ahead. I know the treatment is individual and depends on response but it's good to have an idea of what might be.