Reclast for Osteoporosis User Reviews (Page 3)

• Mar...
• May 25, 2019

"I chose Reclast over Prolia because of the cost savings. The infusion was given at 9 am and 7 pm. On that night, I was experiencing severe bone pain, fever, sweats, and blurred vision. The pain was so great that all I could do was moan and cry. This lasted for two days, and then the pain lessened. By early morning of day 3, I began to have chest pain. The pain came and went every few minutes for 15 hours. When I called to ask for pain medication, his response was, 'I’m not actively treating you for cancer, go to your primary care doctor.' My oncologist prescribed me this poison, and he didn’t want to help me. When the chest pain started, I begged to come into his office just to check me out. I felt like I was going to die, and their response was 'we can’t do anything for you, go to the ER.' Absolutely no empathy for his patient and clearly did not care for my well-being, physically or mentally. I will never take this drug again! Beware of taking Reclast."

• Slv...
• December 13, 2015

"At age 54, failed my bone density had lost 20% of my bone mass in one year. I participated in two blind studies and increased calcium and intake. At the end of studies, I found I had the placebos but had some positive results but not enough. Had my first Reclast yearly infusion in 2012, no side effects, and regained 10% of lost bone at bone scan. Had the second yearly infusion this past October again no side effects, hoping for another positive scan in May."

• Pea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 25, 2020

"I just got my infusion yesterday, and about 4 hours later, I got a terrible headache. I woke up this morning and felt so awful! The pain is terrible, all over my body, and I get terrible shooting pains in my shins, thumb, and hips. My back feels like it's been crushed! Hope this goes away soon! I don't know about getting this next year."

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

"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."

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

"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!!!"

• Anonymous
• September 29, 2014

"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

"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!"

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

"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

"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."

• Luc...
• November 22, 2016

"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."

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

"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

"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."

• Alo...
• October 20, 2015

"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

"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?"

• San...
• June 4, 2021

"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?"

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

"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."

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

"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

"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

"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."

• Pat...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 21, 2024

"I had my 2nd Reclast infusion a week ago. Drank plenty of water before and after. Took precautionary acetaminophen for two days after. No side effects whatsoever. There was an improvement in bone density after 1st time (3 years ago)."

• AMA...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 1, 2020

"I had the Reclast infusion back in March 2019. I have experienced more bone pain than I did prior to the infusion. Still in pain. The day after I had the infusion I had to go to the ER due to higher than normal blood pressure. 196/102. A headache, etc. Is this normal to still be in pain and fatigued?"

• Bet...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 19, 2018

"I am 73 years old, have been using Reclast injections once a year for 7 or more years. My last bone density test showed good improvement. I had slight soreness the first time and have had zero side effects since. I am going in today for another test. I guess we all tolerate different things, I take no other medications whatsoever. But for me, this seems to be working."

• Hon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 6, 2025

"I’m a 57-year-old woman. I had my first infusion of Reclast Monday morning. I drank water during the procedure. I was not informed to drink water prior. I felt fine after the infusion. By the evening, I started feeling achy. Tuesday, I couldn’t go into work. I had a 101.6 fever, shaking, chills, joint pain, migraine, all-over body aches, and slept pretty much all day. I cannot take Tylenol due to another medical condition, so I took Naproxen 2x that day. Wednesday, I woke up without chills, a temperature of 99.4, and ate a little something. I still feel achy and hope to feel better tomorrow. I’m rethinking taking this medication ever again. Very painful side effects."

• Suz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 7, 2019

"I had the Reclast infusion on April 4th, and 12 hours later I had severe chills (shaking so bad I couldn't close my mouth to take my temp) and fever. Lasted for 6 hours. Then I was sick to my stomach for the next day with severe pain in my legs (hard to get up from a chair) and my hands (hurt to write). Then I started with a 'cold' sinus/bronchial infection, which sent me to urgent care for an inhaler and cough medicine. Back to the doctor after 5 days for antibiotics, and I'm still sick one month later. Now jaw pain on the left side, and my teeth hurt. I will NEVER take Reclast EVER again. I hope you won't either!!!"

• wha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 2, 2020

"Female, 78 years young! First Reclast infusion in July 2020, no one told me to drink extra water prior to infusion. While still at the center, I started getting a bad stomach ache, which lasted 3 days. It was BAD, the first 18 hours unbearable - Dexa score 2018 -2.5, 2019 -2.9, July -3.2 - I've taken 1,200 Calc with D3 for years, also Magnesium daily, eat well, osteoarthritis and porosis in feet really bad, fingers and hips - feeling fine now, no other side effects noted."