The following information is NOT intended to endorse drugs or recommend therapy. While these reviews might be helpful, they are not a substitute for the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgement of healthcare practitioners in patient care.
Reclast (zoledronic acid) for Osteoporosis: I was given a 15 minute infusion of Zolendronic Acid for post Menapausel Osteoporosis which I had had since 1984, I was diognosed with Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis and was taking large doses of Prednisilone and Imuran. I started to have stress fractures in ribs and the Vertebrea and lost 5 inches in height. I was given all the Bisophosphates and had many episodes of reflux and had dreadful backpain,
I was asked by a British consultant to try Zolendronic Acid which I have found wonderful
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Reclast (zoledronic acid) for Osteoporosis: I like the convenience of only having to take the once a year infusion. I have had no noticeable side effects.
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Reclast (zoledronic acid) for Osteoporosis: I have had good results with Reclast, for osteoporosis. I've had 3 infusions, in three years. I am scheduled to have my 4th, this May. I have had no fractures during this time. I have had flu-like side-effects, that lasted 1-3 days, each time I've had my infusions. However, if you have them infuse the Reclast slower, over 30 minutes vs. 15 minutes, and you get well hydrated before, and stay hydrated well after, it will help. There is currently a warning letter out in Canada, sent by Novartis, regarding Reclast causing serious Kidney issues, a few leading to kidney failure, dialysis, and even death. Our FDA has not responded to this. Make sure you have your Kidney Doctor's blessing, before you take Reclast. I see mine next week.
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Zometa (zoledronic acid) for Hypercalcemia of Malignancy: It was an easy IV for 15 minutes. Felt wonderful all day long. Hadn't felt that good in a very long time!
Next day so sick. Went right back to bed and was completely out all day long. Got up later that afternoon and felt fine from then on.
Was given 4 ibuprophens before IV.
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Reclast (zoledronic acid) for Osteoporosis: A very simple, painless procedure. Only upon the introduction to my system (which was my first experience) did I experience minor side effects, it's been 4 years now and I love it!
Zometa (zoledronic acid) for Paget's Disease: Very successful. Yes 1st 3 days chills, fever like symptoms, but very effective. 1st and last infusion a year ago.
Reclast (zoledronic acid) for Osteoporosis: No side effects with my first infusion 2 yrs ago. However, I did get high blood pressure within 6 monthss of receiving infusion. Blood pressure was normal to low prior to infusion.
Zometa (zoledronic acid) for Osteolytic Bone Metastases of Solid Tumors: I dreaded the side-effects and had NONE. I had the intravenous infusion three days before Christmas 2011 and was scared that I would be flattened by the supposed side-effects like flu-like symptoms, bone ache and so forth and was pleasantly surprised. I am having my second one in just ten days time and hopefully it will be a repeat of the first one.
Zometa (zoledronic acid) for Osteolytic Bone Lesions of Multiple Myeloma: I've been getting the infusions for almost 2 years now.
The side effects are at a manageable level (compared to what I'm used to with other medicines I've been on for multiple myeloma). It is unknown how much longer I will be getting the infusions, as it varies from patient to patient. I would consider my quality of life as good as it gets, with only a temporary interruption every 3 months.
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