Aclasta and Pain: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• July 1, 2020

For Osteoporosis "I am a 24-year-old female runner with osteopenia, and after sustaining a stress fracture in my femoral neck, my specialists suggested an Aclasta infusion. I felt fine the afternoon after the infusion, however, at about 12 am that night, I was woken by severe stomach cramping. When I tried to get out of bed, I had the most intense migraine and nausea, I eventually passed out. I was then bedridden and slept for 40 hours straight, waking every 4 hours to take more pain relief. I even needed oxycodone, the pain was that bad. These severe symptoms eased after 48 hours. However, 1 week before my infusion, I dislocated my right patella, and so it blew up with swelling and pain, and I couldn’t walk, meaning I had to spend the next three days in bed and off work. I couldn’t believe a treatment of this time could have such grotesque side effects, it was honestly a horrific and borderline traumatic experience. I think people should really consider the benefits of an Aclasta infusion before going ahead with it."

• Anonymous
• July 1, 2020

For Osteoporosis "I am a 24-year-old female runner with osteopenia, and after sustaining a stress fracture in my femoral neck, my specialists suggested an Aclasta infusion. I felt fine the afternoon after the infusion, however, at about 12 am that night, I was woken by severe stomach cramping. When I tried to get out of bed, I had the most intense migraine and nausea, I eventually passed out. I was then bedridden and slept for 40 hours straight, waking every 4 hours to take more pain relief. I even needed oxycodone, the pain was that bad. These severe symptoms eased after 48 hours. However, 1 week before my infusion, I dislocated my right patella, and so it blew up with swelling and pain, and I couldn’t walk, meaning I had to spend the next three days in bed and off work. I couldn’t believe a treatment of this time could have such grotesque side effects, it was honestly a horrific and borderline traumatic experience. I think people should really consider the benefits of an Aclasta infusion before going ahead with it."

• Jas...
• May 1, 2020

For Osteoporosis "I had the infusion about 4 weeks ago, and I felt okay after the infusion, which was around 3 p.m. in the afternoon. However, in bed that same night, around 11 p.m., I started to feel immense cramps in my abdomen, and soon after, I began vomiting. I was shaking uncontrollably and felt very cold, my temperature was over 38 degrees. We drove to the nearest emergency department where I was assessed and immediately put on painkillers and anti-nausea drugs intravenously. After that, I was sent for imaging, and I couldn't walk due to the excruciating pain, I had to be wheeled to radiology for an X-ray. The event seems like a blur, all I remember is the pain. I felt pain for about a week after, the first few days being intense. I will not be going through that again, and I have also blocked calls from my specialist who recommended I should have this done. I still have pain today after nearly FOUR weeks..."

• Pet...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 17, 2019

For Osteoporosis "Had an infusion of Aclasta 10 days ago. Had been diagnosed with a compression fracture of the spine a week prior. I wasn't really advised of adverse reactions and only told I would benefit due to a very low bone score. Had hyperparathyroidism which caused the osteoporosis. After Aclasta, I had side effects of a severe dizzy spell on day 2 and could not stand up, it lasted for two days. I also had nausea and a mild headache. After one week, severe pain in both wrists, could not hold anything, lasted for three days. I have pain in my jaw and eyelids. It is mild but constant. Hope all will come right shortly. I feel tired and slightly achy every day. Hope benefits outweigh side effects."

• 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."

• Gly...
• July 17, 2022

For Osteoporosis "I had my first fusion/drip on the 31st of May 2022, as I couldn't tolerate Fosavance. By 1st of June 2022, a few hours after Aclasta was administered, I felt like all the bones in my whole body were attacked. I was crippled by this pain. As the pain was so debilitating, I landed up in the hospital for about 3 weeks during June for pain control. I was on a daily drip. I'm still not right. I am due to see a pain specialist. I feel there are too many pain signals going to the brain. My pain meds aren't helping. I take a sleeping tablet, but I'm awake most of the night. So I am sleep deprived and in constant pain, it's a nightmare. This pharmaceutical should be accountable for the pain and suffering endured."

• Cla...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 5, 2023

For Osteoporosis "I had my first infusion for osteoporosis on Monday morning. I followed all directions with hydration and paracetamol and was fine during the day. Everything changed at 2 a.m. I woke up with a fever and in excruciating pain with intense stomach cramps and began vomiting. I then experienced a tightening of my rib cage as if something was crushing it. This made it hard to breathe. I continued to experience vomiting for the next 2 days despite taking anti-nausea meds. I could not even keep fluids down and could not sleep. I also continued to have back and side pain. On day 3, I started to feel like I’d had a shot of adrenaline and was highly agitated, paranoid, and started experiencing heart palpitations. On day 4, I experienced sore, severe jaw pain, especially near my bottom lower molars, and my lymph nodes were swollen. On day 5, I was extremely breathless and had chest pain and was sent to a cardiologist. My heart is okay, luckily... It’s now day 7, and the symptoms continue. Never again!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 6, 2021

For Osteoporosis "When I started using Aclasta in 2019, something changed in my body. I started feeling too much pain in my thigh, but I thought it was maybe because of the back pain I have. After that, I started feeling pain in my legs, knee, and under my feet. In 2020, it became worse and worse, my GP suggested physiotherapy for three months, but nothing helped. I stopped my job because of the pain I had. When I checked the side effects of Aclasta, I found out that exactly what they said about the side effects is what I have. I have an appointment for another one on 29 October 2021, but honestly, I will never take another one anymore! I should have checked a long time ago when I started getting too much pain. My legs and feet swelled badly. Finally, after waiting for three months, I met a doctor of pain management and he said that I will get injections for back pain. He told me that Aclasta can cause the pain I have."

• Liz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 26, 2021

For Osteoporosis "I had an Aclasta infusion in July this year with flu-like side effects of muscle and bone aches and pains, dizziness, and difficulty concentrating for about 4 days. After that, I felt fine. More recently, I find I am consistently sore every morning, with bone pain over most of my body, but particularly in the sites of old injuries. The pain and discomfort abate with movement, so I can live with it. I’m hoping the Aclasta has good results."