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Reclast infusion affecting eyes
I had a Reclast Infusion 5 weeks ago, and had a rough time with many side effects. I am doing better except for some fatigue yet. I went to my eye dr today for regular exam, and he was concerned that my eye pressures were significantly elevated. I am concerned that my infusion had some effect on my eyes. Has anyone had this problem after a Reclast infusion?
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Susan Rose
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I have heard of patients having uveitis after a Reclast infusion. Uveitis can cause elevated pressures. I think that they were given low dose steroid and that quickly resolved the reaction. I'll look for that posting.
I am assuming that since you started the prednisone eye drops that your vision has improved, and is now hopefully back to your baseline. Based on my knowledge and experience, I would think that if you should receive a 2nd infusion of zoledronic acid 2 years after your first infusion, if your physician follows my suggestions above, you would be unlikely to get a 2nd episode of uveitis, but you should also discuss this with your ophthalmologist, who might also support prophylactic steroid eye-drops when you have next infusion.
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This is the only person I've heard of with increased pressures. Endodoc conducted the clinicals for Reclast. I don't know if this is useful, but your eye doctor might have an idea.
I have glaucoma and have been advised to start treatment with Reclast. What should my ophthalmologist know ahead of time about possible side effects affecting the eyes?
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1 ReactionSharon, here is a single case report of scleritis https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11161269/ Since 2024 I have heard of more patient reports of increased pressure in the eye and many more reports of blurry vision,
Have you considered the other medications like Forteo.
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@sharonkhale Thank you for your reply. Actually, my physician will start me on Evenity which needs to be followed by reclast. My understanding is that Evenity does not have ocular side effects but reclast does.
@gently I continue to do research. My ophthalmologist is not supportive of my using Reclast. I will talk to the endo about Forteo.
Thank you again for your response and suggestion.
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