Reclast for Osteoporosis User Reviews (Page 3)

• 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."

• Sno...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 16, 2019

"I had this infusion of Reclast for Osteoporosis. I have had a rib fracture and L1 compression fracture. The next morning after the injection, I had side effects of flu symptoms, fever, and chills. The worst is the severe joint pain. My knees are so swollen and stiff that I am unable to walk without a cane or assistance. Also, my thumbs are swollen and painful. It has been 3 days, so I can’t really say if any of this is worth it. But, I don’t think I would use this drug again. I’m being told by the doctor that it may take a week to several weeks for the side effects to subside."

• Fat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2014

"Had my infusion yesterday. I drank a few glasses of water in the morning and took an ibuprofen during the treatment. I had expected the '3 days of flu-like symptoms' and even scheduled sick time to be prepared. Zero side-effects, no aches or pains, nothing...but still taking the time off so I can have fun. My stats: 50, 100#, just finished 2 years of Forteo, I take 1200mg Calcium a day plus an Rx Vitamin D each month."

• Anonymous
• March 28, 2012

"No side effects with my first infusion 2 yrs ago. However, I did get high blood pressure within 6 months of receiving infusion. Blood pressure was normal to low prior to infusion."

• Phy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 17, 2014

"I had my infusion on Friday. My doctor gave me Tylenol at that time and said take one twice a day for 3 days. On Sunday, I woke up with some leg muscle pain. I took 2 Tylenol and an Aleve later on in the morning. Felt fine all day and I resumed my gym workouts on Monday. This was a breeze."

• 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."

• Cin...
• June 1, 2010

"Had 2 infusions in 2 years - no improvement."

• 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?"

• Ste...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 11, 2019

"Had my first Reclast infusion on 9/9/19. I was petrified after reading several reviews. The nurses reassured me they do this 5 days a week. The drug has been out for years. Glad to report no side effects yet. Think of it as a coating on your bones to keep you from breaking a bone. Will come back next year."

• Gra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 6, 2021

"I’m 54 and almost 3 weeks post my first infusion. Just recently diagnosed with postmenopausal osteoporosis, and doc recommended Reclast as the easiest treatment. The infusion went well, but 24 hours, I started having muscular back pain. It’s not getting better and is fairly excruciating. It feels like back labor, spiking at 7-8 on a 10-point pain scale. After a few days, I called my MD and got muscle relaxants, ibuprofen, and topical NSAIDs (diclofenac), but they’re not really helping. I just started a new job and am trying very hard to work through this, but I’m really getting worried. I need some serious dental work, too, but I’m not really inclined to take the assurances that it will all be fine in a couple of months at face value right now. I was not warned about preparing before with water, Vit D and calcium, don’t know if it would have helped. I’ll be glad if my bone density increases, but in any case, there’s no way I’m taking this again."

• Deb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 23, 2019

"I had a Reclast infusion on 8/20/2019 for the first time. It took about 30 minutes to receive all of the medication. I was given water to drink while there. I left, did some errands, and felt fine. I had dinner with a friend and still felt great. I went to bed and woke up about 12 hours after receiving my dose with severe clavicle and neck pain. I took 500mg of Acetaminophen and started drinking water. I was concerned that I hadn’t consumed enough water prior to taking the treatment. I probably consumed close to 64 ounces of water during this time. The pain subsided enough for me to fall asleep around 8:00 am, and when I woke up later, my body felt achy, and I had a low-grade fever. Those symptoms were uncomfortable but tolerable compared to the severe pain earlier. I continued to take Acetaminophen to help with the aches and fever and woke up on day two feeling fine. In summation, my negative symptoms only lasted 24 hours."

• 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."

• kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 31, 2020

"I wasn't told anything about water or Tylenol before infusion till I got to the office to have my infusion (too late). I had excruciating pain about 3 am that night. Hardly walk, headache, nausea, pain in chest like I had broken all my ribs at one time. If I had been told to drink a lot of water the day before and the day before I got my infusion there may have been a different outcome. Three days later now, I am better but now have diarrhea but was constipated so I figured it was coming. My doctor is going to get an earful when I get to see her. I was told this was my only option because of stomach issues and I hate shots."

• No...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 5, 2019

"I went from osteoporosis to osteopenia after the 2nd year infusion. No side effects, but they gave me Benadryl and Tylenol just before infusion. I am on year 4 and getting infusion tomorrow. I get one more year and then they say I will take a drug vacation."

• Bar...
• September 29, 2019

"I just got this a month ago so I can't comment on the results. I do want to say I had NO side effects at all after getting the infusion. In fact, I went straight to work, did fine all day, and all the days afterwards."

• 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."

• 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!!!"

• 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."

• 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."

• Rec...
• May 7, 2017

"Had the infusion twice. The only side effect the first time was a slight headache. The second time, no side effects at all. I highly recommend having this. Make sure you are well-hydrated the day of the procedure."

• Tan...
• May 12, 2016

"No side effects at all; I actually felt better afterwards. More energy."

• 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."

• BBa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 15, 2019

"Scared to death to take this drug after reading all the reviews about the side effects. I had my first infusion 5 days ago and had no side effects. I feel great!"

• 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!"

• 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."