Zoledronic acid for Prevention of Osteoporosis User Reviews (Page 3)

• Ani...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 25, 2019

"Had my injection at the end of October 2019. That evening, I had severe chills, headache, bone pain, and vomiting with no appetite. Symptoms lasted about 4 days, with bone pain a little better. It’s been a month, I still have bone pain, very weak, and tired. Hate the way I feel, not sure if I’m going to do it again. I also had blurred vision, with my eyelids becoming so dry and itching severely."

• Lin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 22, 2022

Zoledronic acid "When suggesting Reclast, my APRN said I may feel flu-like for 3-4 days. She strongly encouraged adherence to keeping hydrated and using Tylenol. I had my infusion Friday afternoon with no issues. I continued hydrating and taking Tylenol every 6 hours as instructed. I was fine on Friday but began feeling fatigued Saturday morning. This got progressively worse during the day. I moved slowly and had difficulty staying awake. By night, I had body chills. I had some pain in the area of my bladder, and several of my teeth hurt. I took Tylenol before bed and woke on Sunday feeling better, no chills, no tooth pain. I still felt tired and had some bladder discomfort. I actually slept from 1 to 2:30 pm (I never sleep during the day). I woke up feeling better and even met a friend for dinner out. Today is Monday, and I am feeling pretty normal. Maybe the best thing to do is realize you are going to feel flu-like for a few days, plan to lay low, sleep as needed, hydrate, and take your Tylenol."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 20, 2022

Zoledronic acid "I was very nervous about the Reclast infusion, but I really like the idea of helping my bones. I prepared by drinking lots of water the day before and took a Tylenol that night. More water and another Tylenol the morning of, had the infusion, and felt fine. Figured the side effects would come that night, but they didn’t. Today, which is the day after, I have felt slightly headachy, no ambition, kind of hungover without the gastric problems. I don’t get it. Thrilled to be feeling so not horrible and I believe everyone who has another story here, but really, so far it’s okay. Hope it works. I can’t rate it now because it’s only been 32 hours."

• Pat...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 19, 2022

"Had zoledronic acid infusion in March 2021 and collapsed straight after it was given and went into the hospital with high blood pressure. Sent home but back again 6 weeks later. Have been ill ever since, now on blood pressure tablets but very unsteady and cannot go out without assistance. My life is on hold, I am in my eighties, so missing doing my own gardening. Feel I am a burden on my family."

• Mar...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 29, 2023

"I had the infusion for 6 years after having 8 fractures in my spine due to osteoporosis. I'm now free from osteoporosis. I still have osteopenia, which I was diagnosed with at the age of 45. I'm so happy and relieved the infusion worked for me."

• Dee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 20, 2021

"I had my first infusion on 9/10/21 and was scared based on the reviews I read beforehand. I even got a second opinion from another rheumatologist as to whether or not there were other options for me and also spoke to my primary care physician before I decided to do it because she knew I had such bad heartburn from the weekly and monthly pills that I had to stop them. Since I wouldn’t commit to Prolia 2x a year for the rest of my life, I decided to try this knowing I could stop it at any time if necessary. Bottom line was the infusion was simple, and I didn’t have any side effects at all. I kind of held my breath for 3 days waiting for the axe to fall, and nothing happened. I drank 50-60 oz of water for several days before, the day of, and 5 days after. I even took a Tylenol after the infusion and one before bed but probably didn’t need them either. Now I will continue taking my calcium and vitamin D and hope for the best in my next bone scan. I can’t rate benefits yet."

• Hap...
• December 8, 2022

Zoledronic acid "I had my first infusion of Reclast 10 days ago and have experienced no side effects. I did drink a lot of water the day before and the day of the infusion. Of course, I have no idea yet if it has increased my bone density."

• Cat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 2, 2023

"Rx taken December 2, 2022, 1:30 pm. I am an 81-year-old female post-lumpectomy surgery and osteoporosis in reasonably good health. I practice Pilates and exercise 2x a week besides. After reading about this medication extensively, I heeded the warnings of other elderly women and super hydrated myself 3 days prior and 2 days afterward. I took a Tylenol just before receiving my infusion. The next day, 12/3/22, 2:54 pm, I noticed some low back pain ongoing and a little left hip pain. I carried a heavy purse to Walmart and noticed it while returning to our car. I took an extra-strength Tylenol and lay on a heating pad. At 5:00 pm, I had a tiny headache over my right eye. Right shoulder pain intermittently during dinner. The next day, I felt slightly “off” but went about my day as usual. A month later, no noticeable side effects. In the past, I don’t experience any side effects with medication, so I am grateful that none have shown up so far. I don’t know yet if it’s helping."

• Acl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 15, 2024

"I had an Aclasta infusion a week ago. I was very concerned about side effects due to the large number of negative reviews. I haven't had any negative effects so far. It's too soon to measure skeletal outcomes."

• HTS...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 14, 2022

"I hurt terribly the first few days after the infusion. The worst was my neck. My whole body hurt, but I couldn't turn my head much at all. Six weeks later it is still a problem on and off. (I take 60 mg codeine in Tylenol for the pain. (T4's) Exhaustion, fatigue, and a recurrence of a severe depressive episode really scared me. It's been five or six weeks since my first infusion. After successful small breast tumor removal and chemo, I was feeling better. No bone scan was done before starting this. I think one should have been done. I am not thinking clearly, needing to stop and think about what I am doing. Seriously thinking of asking to discontinue it. I am 62, unemployed with little support. This medication makes work impossible. No nausea. Diarrhea/constipation, yes. Twitching, a bit of insomnia, numb/tingling hand fingers and thumb. Hip pain. Shaky body and hands. Get a bone scan before starting treatment, otherwise, what is the point? Next appointment in six weeks."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 26, 2022

"On the afternoon of Friday the 24th, I received my first infusion. I have osteopenia, and I am a cancer survivor. I started taking acetaminophen, Gatorade, and water. When I woke up on Saturday, I had a lot of vertigo. The first 24 hours after the infusion, I only had a slight fever and warmth inside my body. After 24 hours, sporadic discomfort began in the bones, such as the knees and arms, moderate tiredness, and headache. On Sunday morning, the strong symptoms of chills began, pain in the bones of the legs, spine, ribs, and arms. I also had very real nightmares. The pains in the early hours of Sunday would go away and come back stronger. Then, I had a strong pain in the bones of my chest, as if they were opening my chest with their hands, for a few seconds, twice-a terrifying and very painful experience. The extreme tiredness continues, my eyes are a little red, very dry, and I have very deep circles under my eyes. Next year, I will not use this infusion again, it has been horrible pain. HORRIBLE."

• Gen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 15, 2023

"I had this infusion 10 days ago, so can’t give a concise verdict on it. I nearly didn’t have it after reading all the bad reviews about the side effects. I have to say that the only problem I had was fatigue the day after the infusion, gradually reducing over the week."

• new...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 12, 2012

Zoledronic acid "I used Reclast for two years, and each year experienced sudden severe hair loss about 4 1/2 to 5 months after the injection. My dermatologist and oncologist concluded Reclast was responsible."

• riv...
• October 24, 2011

Zoledronic acid "After a year on Reclast, my bone scan results are: -3.7 to -2.5 so yay it's working for me!"

• Anonymous
• August 26, 2009

Zoledronic acid "I had good results after one year on Reclast from 3.5 down to 2.3"

• Ill...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 24, 2024

Zoledronic acid "I have osteopenia, and I'm in my 80s. I've recently had my second Reclast treatment over a period of two years. I have suffered zero side effects from the treatment, and my bone density has improved."

• dal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 8, 2023

Zoledronic acid "Horrible bone pain. High fever. 102... Very high heart rate... 128. Severe bone pain. Worst headache I ever had."

• Bre...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 29, 2015

Zoledronic acid "The 45-minute infusion was a piece of cake. Take my calcium and vitamin D faithfully, as you need it for the Reclast to work. No side effects, no pain."

• Pen...
• May 26, 2022

Zoledronic acid "I had my first Reclast infusion 2 days ago. At midnight after the infusion, I woke with horrible upper back pain. Spent the day in ER on morphine, Dilaudid, and steroids. HORRIBLE."

• San...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 29, 2022

Zoledronic acid "Tomorrow I'm getting my third dose per year. I have never had any problems after having it done. They always give me water and 2 Tylenol before infusing."

• Mik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 11, 2022

Zoledronic acid "First-time user. Not many side effects for me. I have some leg pain, but can't say if the Reclast is the culprit."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 12, 2022

Zoledronic acid "It's fine, take some iron for the first 3 days after. Yes, you feel flu-like, but better than breaking your bones!"