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Replies to "@triciaot: My osteoporosis is being treated with Evenity (9th month injections today); I am considering Reclast..."
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@dbamos1945 My first 2 infusions gave me mild flu like symptoms starting the next day and lasting 1 1/2-3 days. Symptoms of mild body aches, headache, just a yucky feeling. I probably would have gone to work during this time if i needed to, but I’m retired. No other issues for the rest of the year.
I drank a lot of water the morning of, and started taking 2 Tylenol on a regular schedule. I did not take Tylenol after 24 hours. I tend to avoid taking pills if I don't really need them. I continued to drink extra water afterwards.
With the third infusion I had some pain in both eyes and feeling mildly nauseous within one hour. It seemed gone by the time I got home, 45 minutes. The next day I had some lingering, very mild pain in one eye only, happened to be on the same side as the injection. Then I had an even milder version of the flu symptoms. And have had no other issues since.
Rare ocular issues are a known side effect of Reclast. I had 24 hour conjunctivitis with Fosamax, an oral bisphosphonate, and that was part of the reason to switch to Reclast. Reclast is often given in a series of three annual infusions. I was actually surprised when my endocrinologist indicated she may recommend more Reclast in the future. I have a DEXA scan in May so we’ll see how my bones look then. I think the issue is that the Reclast has worked so well for me, and experience has shown that I tend to continue to lose bone density if I’m not taking something.
My eye reaction was mild, and it went away quickly, so I will consider taking Reclast again if recommended, but I’ll check with my ophthalmologist to make sure he thinks its safe beforehand. Eye issues are not a common side effect. I don't think I've read about anyone here mentioning it. I don't usually have any problems with my eyes, its a conundrum, and you may not ever have this problem.