Aclasta and Joint Pain: What Users Say

• B D...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 5, 2019

For Osteoporosis "I had Aclasta once a year 2012 - 2015 due to osteoporosis - Worst mistake I ever made! I have daily incapacitating and severe joint, muscle, and back pain, cannot have a tooth extracted due to osteonecrosis of the jaw (as per the maxillofacial surgeon), my vision became blurred almost immediately after the first session ... my life is no longer my healthy happy life, and I have to endure rhizotomies (which have not helped one bit) because of the back pain. Walking is painful. Shoulders are messed. There is no antidote for this drug either! This was not something we were told beforehand ... we are still deciding to join a class action against the company that manufactures this drug knowing what the side effects are! We would never have said yes! Do your research, guys!"

• 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?"

• McG...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 28, 2023

For Osteoporosis "I had a 15-minute infusion 5 days ago. For about 16 hours, I felt fine. The following afternoon, I began to feel a headache, tiredness, and generally felt ill. Tried sleeping it off. The next afternoon, my chest felt sore, I had severe pain, like indigestion, for most of the night. Day three, my joints have swollen and I have arthritic symptoms, my wrists are extremely painful, it hurts to even press the toilet button. I still have headaches. I regret having Aclasta. I am not prepared to recommend it at this stage."

• Rai...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 17, 2022

For Osteoporosis "I am now 65 years of age. I had been given Fosamax for three years due to early menopause. It did my BDM good. Then, after some years, I went for a bone density test and was given Aclasta for three years, 2014-2016. Then I went off for three years. The radiologist/doctor doing the BDM scans was furious at me in 2020 for taking the gap. I then had Aclasta again in 2020 and 2021. I do regular 4.5 km walks during the week and also sometimes other pleasant walking outings. I do eat all the recommended foods high in calcium and also take calcium supplements every day. Lots of money spent on all these and my bone density dropped with 7.9% in 2022. NEVER EVER was I told about the severe side effects as I have lost bundles and heads of hair since 2014. Then it goes better, then it sheds so badly. I have constant severe back pain up my whole spine and joint pain. I have night sweats. I am tired due to anemia. Palpitations, high blood pressure. Name it. I WILL NEVER TAKE TREATMENT AGAIN. Dr suggests Prolia @R68000."