Zoledronic Acid: I need feed back for this drug please

Posted by kathysway @kathysway, Sep 25, 2019

I just went on Monday and had my first treatment of Zoledronic Acid and that night I had a very high fever and felt so very sick I wasn't aware that this could happen I read all the paperwork but I was so very sick I was shacking from being so cold the next day I called the Dr and was told if I get the high temp again to go to the ER my question is has anyone else had this happen and does it happen every time you get the treatment I'll be getting this every 6 months thank you for any and all answers

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tessspike | @tessspike | Nov 12, 2022

I take Reclast every three months and am doing well with it now, but did not at first. I had a serious allergic reaction. My arms, legs and feet, face and neck were bright red and stinging. A steroid pack alleviated the problem, but I still need the drug to offset the bone-loss effects of ribociclib and furvescent and to build protection against bone mets. I could not tolerate Prolia. I now receive an antihistamine and steroids in my30-minute infusion and have no problems with it. I also make frequent check-up visits to my dentist and exercise a lot. Wish taking care of me didn't take so much time, but I'm thankful there is help!

fidelisgwc | @fidelisgwc | 23 hours ago

Believe it or not, this forum is what I found for Zoledronic Acid infusion patients. I am male, cancer patient; hormonal treatment (Luperon infusion) has caused or contributed to osteoporosis. Oncologist wants me to do Zoledronic Acid infusion; I am reticent to do so as the more gruesome side effects scare the dickens out of me, especially as the drug persists for up to 2 years. I have noticed that the comments and questions in this forum are not from patients who are or have experienced any of the serious side effects (the expected flu symptoms prevail). Is there anyone out there who is or has experienced the more serious side effects, treatment for those side effects, duration, etc.? I must very shortly make decision. Thanks.