Reclast or zoledronic acid

Posted by sue417 @sue417, Jul 17 9:56pm

Hi
I just had my 3rd infusion 3 weeks ago of zoledronic acid.
It's been a nightmare. 5 days in stomach pain severe. Ended up in emerg. Bad gastritis, been having vertigo , nausea , anxiety my sodium was extremely low. Fatigue. It's been so difficult I will not do this again. Add the radiation fatigue bot fun

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@sue417 let us know if these side effects resolve. Mine ended after a month . Did you hydrate and have a slow infusion? This is your third year? Do you even need more? (My docs say 3-5 is the limit.)

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@windyshores

@sue417 let us know if these side effects resolve. Mine ended after a month . Did you hydrate and have a slow infusion? This is your third year? Do you even need more? (My docs say 3-5 is the limit.)

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Yes I was told 3-5 also. But I am done I am not doing this again. What makes me angry is they order these but don't give you a follow up appointment to check on you or do bld work to see if it's dropped your potassium or sodium. I also got depression and bad anxiety attacks. My naturopath has helped me out so hopefully symptoms start to subside. What a nightmare I felt crazy

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I had a Reclast injection six weeks ago. I am still having nausea and dizziness, as well as neck and back aches. My doctor suggested I take the anti nausea drug ondansetron, which caused constipation.
Has anyone had long lasting effects side effects from Reclast?

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@angeles31

I had a Reclast injection six weeks ago. I am still having nausea and dizziness, as well as neck and back aches. My doctor suggested I take the anti nausea drug ondansetron, which caused constipation.
Has anyone had long lasting effects side effects from Reclast?

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My first 2 infusions went well. My third one has been a nightmare ended up in emergency 5 days later severe burning in the stomach, naseau, depression, panic attacks, fatigue. It's been a nightmare getting help. My naturopath has helped me. Went on 5htp for depression taking an electrolyte powder . Starting to feel better. That drug can mess with your sodium and potassium. My sodium was low after injection. Let's say that's the last one I will ever have.

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My first Reclast infusion is tomorrow and I am not looking forward to it. I am very sensitive to side effects so wondering if a infusion is a good idea.
One year between therapy. Will that include side effects lasting longer?

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@vgen

My first Reclast infusion is tomorrow and I am not looking forward to it. I am very sensitive to side effects so wondering if a infusion is a good idea.
One year between therapy. Will that include side effects lasting longer?

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Make sure you hydrate the day before with gatorade the new one has less sugar or roar is a good one. I did 2 the day before. Take a tylenol the morning of. Drink another electrolyte drink the day of. I took one to my infusion. I didn't have side effects my first two. Just a mild headache. Hope it goes well. Make sure they do the drip over 30 minutes slower is better

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@sue417

Hi
Make sure you hydrate the day before with gatorade the new one has less sugar or roar is a good one. I did 2 the day before. Take a tylenol the morning of. Drink another electrolyte drink the day of. I took one to my infusion. I didn't have side effects my first two. Just a mild headache. Hope it goes well. Make sure they do the drip over 30 minutes slower is better

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more info than my physician gave me. Thank you

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@vgen

more info than my physician gave me. Thank you

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This is what my pharmacist told me to do. I always talk to the pharmacist because they know better

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That is a brilliant idea! Thanks for the tip, it’s greatly appreciated

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I have had 5 Reclast infusions. The only side effect I had was a headache and fatigue. I am sorry to hear that others are experiencing worse side effects. I just make sure I am not hydrated before the infusion.

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