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Reclast Infusions: Side-effects & Recovery time
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Mar 26 7:07am | Replies (486)Comment receiving replies
Hi all. New to Connect and everyone's comments and experiences have been very helpful. I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis a few months ago and my RA ordered me to get the Prolia infusion. Unfortunately, my insurance turned it down and said I had to first try the Reclast infusion for a year before going on to Prolia. I'm scheduled to have the infusion in a few weeks. I asked the infusion center if there were any immediate side effects (meaning right after the infusion) I needed to worry about and if I needed someone to drive me home (I live 40 miles from where the infusion will be). She said that was up to me and every person is different. Really? I would think it's a yes or no question. Has anyone had a bad experience right after the infusion or am I good to drive for about a 90 minutes after the procedure (I work in the Washington, DC area, thus the long commute). Thanks!
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@ginanne I had the reclast infusion for 5 years, once yearly. I never had any bad experience afterwards and just went about my business. I’ve done the reclast for as long as is allowable and just finished the 3 year holiday after it. The reclast helped maintain my bone density for where it was at. Dr. now is wanting me to take the prolia shot. After reading the side effects and talking with my dentist about prolia I won’t be doing that.