Zoledronic acid User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 21, 2019

For Osteoporosis "Severe dizziness and muscle pain after 8 hours of having Reclast infusion. I could barely walk to my car after shopping at Costco. When I got home, I threw up, my hands shaking from holding my body up from throwing up. My ankles had severe shooting pains, ribs were also hurting. I would never have this done again!!! My identical twin sister opted not to have it done. Her bone density is slightly better than mine. She exercises and does resistance training three days a week. She lifts weights and feels great. I, on the other hand, sit and watch TV, read books, and play on my iPhone, but can’t do any of these things because of the severe pain. I think I am going to start and do strength training to increase bone density like my identical sister before I ever use this drug again! It is poison!!!"

• nom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 19, 2023

For Osteoporosis "Ten days after getting this, I had flu-like side effects briefly, and my whole body was itchy with hives. Went to UCLA urgent care last night, I was put in a room with a burning and dying sensation, and I waited and waited. I finally ran out asking for Benadryl, and unfortunately was disapproved. I ended up walking out, thinking I could do better at home. The rash looks like Shingle hives, which I am vaccinated against. An antihistamine saved the unbearable itchiness on Sunday. Will never take this in my life and never go to urgent care."

• Gra...
• December 11, 2016

For Osteoporosis "I had an anaphylactic reaction, and a week later still have muscle pains in every muscle, chest pain, 'blocked' ears, metallic taste in my mouth, grey tongue covering, constipation, and extremely painful feet, hands, and chest. This drug is POISON to my system. It will be in my body for over a year. Will these symptoms eventually ease?"

• Anonymous
• September 29, 2014

For Osteoporosis "I am 52 years old with no other medical problems. After having a Reclast treatment, I have had very few side effects. I took 1200 mg a day of Calcium Citrate and Vitamin D for about two weeks before my treatment and drank lots of water the day of the treatment, before and after. I was able to go back to work the day after my treatment with no pain."

• Fir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 6, 2020

For Osteoporosis "I am 60 years old, and I was also very worried about the Reclast infusion after seeing many reviews. I got my first Reclast infusion today at 2 pm. I drank lots of water the night before and throughout the day. I haven't experienced any side effects, but I will post an update in a few days!"

• Lun...
• November 22, 2019

For Prevention of Osteoporosis "On 11/13/2019, I had a Reclast infusion. Today is 11/22/2019. I have had body/bone pain, aches, malaise, fatigue, chills, and diarrhea since the infusion. Starting yesterday, I have severe lower abdominal cramps and I'm not eating. I am having an abdominal ultrasound next week. The effectiveness of this drug is NOT worth the pain and misery, and I won’t know for a year if it helps. #NEVER AGAIN! Think twice before you do it!"

• Fat...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 12, 2015

For Osteoporosis "I was diagnosed with osteoporosis at age 47. After completing 2 years of Forteo treatment, I had an infusion of Reclast in Oct. 2014. I didn't experience any side effects from the drug. I walk five to seven times a week, take a monthly RX Vitamin D tablet, and ensure enough daily calcium with almond milk and supplements. My bone scan of 12/2015 shows a -1.3 T Score. I'm back in the osteopenic range - and very happy."

• Awa...
• November 5, 2016

For Osteoporosis "Reclast is a bad drug. It made my wife terribly ill! All side effects were devastating! It should be removed from use! She is lifeless in bed. Had to take her to the ER for morphine and nausea meds and calcium. This drug is dangerous, and the FDA should be held responsible for its end results and its allowing of doctors to use it in the USA."

• Dia...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 24, 2020

For Osteoporosis "I had Aclasta 10 days ago and had quite a severe reaction where my body ached terribly all over, and I could barely walk for 24 hours. The next 2 days, I was left with my body feeling dull pain all over. Since the infusion, I’ve had the worst pain in my thoracic area, like I have a knife stabbing me, and it won’t budge. I had an X-ray, no broken rib. Had a massage, nothing will fix it. So hard sleeping. I had no idea I’d be left like this."

• Azg...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 23, 2022

For Prevention of Osteoporosis "Reclast has helped me a lot. Was losing mobility due to terrible bone quality in feet, fracture, bone stress, much pain. Just had 2nd infusion. No side effects. Much more mobile now, much less foot pain."

• Luc...
• November 22, 2016

For Osteoporosis "Hard to tell if this drug worked yet or not but it definitely made me sick. Got the infusion Friday and on Saturday I had a 102 Fever and could barely get out of bed. I had chills, I'm sweating all over the place, and my husband literally had to help me to the bathroom. I was dizzy and every bone in my body ached. By Sunday afternoon, I was a little bit better but four days later I'm still feeling achy and have diarrhea. I won't be doing another infusion."

• Eff...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 3, 2021

For Osteoporosis "Had an Aclasta infusion in June 2018, and I am still having adverse reactions. These are severe shivers, sweats, extreme tiredness, severe itching, loss of appetite, and nausea. Immediately after the infusion, I was unable to get out of bed for three days and had severe backaches. I have read that it can take up to 24 months to get it out of your system. I have gone past that time frame and am still suffering. I am so over it and will NEVER EVER have another infusion."

• Gra...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 27, 2020

For Osteoporosis "I’m 58 years old and had my first infusion in 2018 and then again in 2019. I just had another bone scan and found out my score is exactly the same. Luckily, not any worse, but it did not improve after 2 transfusions. I did have flu-like symptoms for 24 hours after the first infusion, but was fine after the second one. I take a daily calcium supplement plus D3. I was just curious if it’s normal for no improvement after two treatments. My score was -2.6."

• gra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 30, 2018

For Osteoporosis "74 years old, has back pain, tests identified 2 compression spine fxs. Conservative treatment failed to give relief, had 2 ESIs (epidural steroid injections), then 2-level kyphoplasty (Vertebral Augmentation for Compression Fractures), next Reclast infusion, felt okay for about 5 hours but later back pain intensified, went to bed, started shaking like chills all over, finally fell asleep. The next morning was so weak, unable to get out of bed, husband rolled me on a rolling walker into the bathroom, assisted me on and off the commode, stayed the same the next day. On Monday felt a little stronger but severe neck and right thumb pain, mostly laying and sleeping in a recliner. Checked with the doctor and received no specific recommendations. The next day was able to go out to lunch but extremely weak, had another ESI 6 days after Reclast, got relief for that day and the next, but pain returned with a vengeance the following day and back in the recliner now 9 days post infusion. Never again."

• Bos...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 22, 2022

For Prevention of Osteoporosis "I had my third Reclast infusion on June 15, 2022. First two infusions were uneventful. This third infusion caused me to have body/muscle pain throughout the night. I took Extra Strength Fast Acting Tylenol to help. On the third day, I experienced cramping of my calves. Since then, I am feeling okay. After my first infusion, my doctor had said my osteoporosis had improved. My doctor told me at my last office visit that this is my final Reclast infusion. Overall, my experiences have been good."

• Alo...
• October 20, 2015

For Osteoporosis "I had the Reclast done in March 2015. I read the reviews and had put this off for a year, but I am glad I did it because now I have more energy than I did before. I know I kept myself hydrated over a month faithfully, and I experienced no side effects. Awesome."

• Ant...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 30, 2017

For Osteoporosis "Last year's infusion brought four days of fever, made difficult because I can't take aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatories. After two weeks, I'm nostalgic for those symptoms. This time body temp has stayed in the 96.4 range (95.9 this a.m.), when it's usually 97.6-98.6, so I feel very cold-until I get a savage hot flash requiring me to mop myself off with a towel, at least once an hour. I also have muscle cramps waking me up several times a night (more than prior to treatment). I've been lightheaded and fatigued. I also have fibromyalgia, but these symptoms are different/more intense. The doc told me he can do nothing. I'm frantic because I need to work and find that almost impossible. Anyone else with a situation like mine?"

• jmo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 18, 2023

For Prevention of Osteoporosis "Received the first dose of Reclast yesterday, and never again. I can tolerate the fever, chills, and even fatigue, but the severe muscle pain is nothing like I've ever experienced before. The flu, COVID, and COVID vaccine side effects are a walk in the park compared to the Reclast muscle pain. This was my first and last dose. I didn't tolerate oral Fosamax either, so I'm done with osteoporosis treatment."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 29, 2021

For Osteoporosis "Worst medication I’ve ever had. I got all the severe side effects. Joint and muscle pain, headache, nausea, chest and abdominal pain, chills. This medication is torture. If you want to experience all kinds of body aches and pain, take this medication. I do not recommend it, and I will never take it anymore, even if I was going to die."

• ste...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 14, 2020

For Osteoporosis "I had the Reclast infusion less than 1 week ago. First day seemed fine until the evening, then a headache started. Ended up in bed for 2 days due to exhaustion, body aches, fever, and a severe headache. 3rd day, the pain in my thumbs started, barely able to use my hands. 4th day, I experienced neck pain, and I'm almost afraid of what else might come up. I'm debating whether or not I'll take this again next year. I'm unable to do my normal exercise and stretching due to joint pain."

• PAW...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 9, 2019

For Osteoporosis "I had Aclasta on the 21st of November 2019. No side effects for about a week. Now, every day I wake up with side effects of bone pain and muscle pain. Sometimes my feet are very sore. Hope all this stops soon. I will not be having any more Aclasta."

• San...
• June 4, 2021

For Osteoporosis "I am 66 years old. I had my first Reclast infusion in December 2020. The first week was met with a severe migraine that lasted 7 full days. As soon as that went away, the bone pain came. My shoulders, ribs, hips, and legs felt like they were breaking. I cried when trying to get out of bed or up out of a chair. Two weeks ago, the burning started. Felt like my bones were burning from the inside, and it was painful to use my hands. This is on top of my bones still feeling like they are breaking. This past week, the tremors started. At this point, it's getting harder to fight off the depression. I was a very active person. Side effects are getting worse. I fear this medicine will never get out of my bones or that it's already caused permanent damage. Reclast has destroyed the past 6 months of my life and my body. Does anyone have a timeline they can give me for how long it took to get out of your body, where you had the side effects 6 months or longer?"

• mcv...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 17, 2023

For Osteoporosis "I am 72, and my last Dexascan showed that my bone density was now osteoporosis. My choices were Reclast or Prolia. I had taken Actonel and Fosamax for a number of years and was taken off of Fosamax due to acid reflux. I hadn’t had any osteoporosis medication for the past four years. After discussing this with my doctor, I decided to try the Reclast first. I was mostly concerned with side effects reported from each drug, so I was anxious about getting the treatment. I read the reviews and followed the advice from others about drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated and taking Tylenol. The nurse who administered my medication said that she had been giving this med for years now, and very few patients had reported any problems, and most of those were muscle pain that lasted a few days. I am happy to report that I have had no side effects from the Reclast. I will find out in a year if my bone density improves, but do not be afraid of this med if you need to take it."

• lyn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 24, 2018

For Osteoporosis "I had Reclast infusion 4 weeks ago. Felt fine for the first week and then got lower back, hip, groin, and thigh pain. Pain is getting worse by the day. I was told by 3 doctors that I needed Reclast because I have 50% bone loss due to chemo and radiation. When I questioned side effects, all doctors told me it's rare. I took a chance and I am miserable."

• sun...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 15, 2016

For Osteoporosis "Received dose at 11am, by 10pm that night I had fever, chills, severe pain in back. I was extremely ill for 3 days, such a severe headache I couldn't open my eyes. A week later my hands suddenly swelled to the point I could not use them. Now nearly 3 months later I am in physical therapy to try to regain the strength in my legs. Other side effects were less severe, such as jaw pain for a few weeks. I would never ever take this medicine again."