reclast infusion

I had Reclast infusions for three years with no issues. I'd suggest speaking to the provider who prescribed Reclast to see if your back issues could be related to the infusion. If not, an orthopedic doctor or a neurologist would be a good next step to find out what the problem is. Hope you are able to get answers and relief soon!

I'm a 73 yr old woman who had recast infusion in early Dec. 2024. Except for feeling tired a day after the infusion, I had no other side effects. I also am healthy and don't have any other health issues.

I had my first Reclast infusion June 2024. No side effects. Will have another in June 2026.

A big factor for my no having side effects may have been having the ordering doctor specify a slow rate of infusion to one hour followed by 20 minutes of a saline flush,

Every two years? Is that the normal schedule?

Thank you so much for sharing this information !!!!!
This is so important and I have never met a doctor who addresses the orders for infusion that your doctor ordered. As a nurse I know how important it is to Flush the tubing after an infusion, and to give the medicine at a slow rate ! Everyone who is involved in IV 's is aware of this, and yet almost no one follow's this guide line.
Thank you

I sure could use some advice about the Reclast infusion.
I have osteopenia, that has worsened since my last scan. My doctor says my risk of fracture has increased (I recently had ankle surgery due to a fracture).
I am worried about the side effects that my doctor mentioned. A possible Broken jaw and or broken femur.
I am one of those people who have that rare side effect from medications.
She said if I do not have the infusion she would recommend a medically necessary bone density test in a year.
1. Is there anything I can do to increase my bone density without the Reclast?
2. Am I being foolish waiting?
3. Any advice?
4. Any alternative that might not be so dangerous?

hi grrands,
I'll say that it's foolish to wait. I was foolish for a couple of years, and lucky.
You may not have any side effects from Reclast, but if you want to avoid the risk, consider Forteo.
It will help heal the recent fracture and surgery. And you won't risk osteonecrosis.
I'd like it if she'd order the bone density test whether you take Reclast or Forteo or not.
You have to do all the "not so dangerous" alternatives anyway.
Bless your bones.

Did you have the Reclast or the Forteo?
Is Foteo the daily injection?
Does it have less side effects than the reclast?
Am I reading your answer correctly.
Do something, but not the reclast? Or take the chance with reclast?

I just took my first Reclast treatment. After reading the blogs here, I was pretty much terrified about the possible side effects, so I went all out trying to prepare my body for it. I drank two quarts of water throughout the morning before my appointment, and then the nurse gave me a saline drip alongside the medication.* I also ate a non-inflammatory/anti-inflammatory diet for a couple of days beforehand, and I made sure that I took my magnesium (magnesium helps to relieve muscle pain). Lastly, I took my doctor's advice and took a 500 mg Tylenol about an hour before the infusion, and another one about four hours after. When I got home, I continued drinking lots of water and even an electrolyte drink. It's now been 48 hours since I finished my infusion. I have felt completely wrung out and tired, and I have no appetite, but that was about it for the first 24-36 hours. Last night, I developed pain in my eyes when I moved them right and left, so I went to see my optometrist this morning. He said that it was probably muscle pain - he didn't see anything that indicated anything more serious. Eight hours later, it seems to be getting better already. All in all, it's been not too terrible so far.

* I asked my doctor to give me a slower infusion and a saline drip, but she said no. She didn't think it would make any difference. It was the nurse at the infusion center who offered the saline drip - bless her!