Reclast User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Rmc
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 2, 2022

For Prevention of Osteoporosis "72 year old female, in excellent health, except for the usual arthritis. I was infused with Reclast at our Osteoporosis Center. That night I awakened with pain all over my body , I could barely move, terribly nauseous, my hands were the worst. The nurse called the next day FRIDAY to check on me, I told her what was happening she said flu like symptoms were normal ( what was she thinking) I said these aren’t flu like she said someone would call me MONDAY! I hung up on her. Monday I was in the ER, all my blood work was abnormal. This has been the worst experience of my life. It’s been 2 weeks ago since I had Reclast and I cried myself to sleep last night from the pain in my hands. Why aren’t people warned about this? And since the drug company knows these side effects hit 1 in 6 patients why isn’t there a protocol for doctors to follow to relieve the pain? I pray every night this medicine strengthens my bones and all this suffering was worth it."

• Stelle
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 11, 2019

For Osteoporosis "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."

• Desig...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 17, 2016

For Osteoporosis "After having osteopenia progress to osteoporosis and not tolerating oral medications, my doctor suggested Reclast. I had my first infusion on Dec 26, 2015 and within days suffered incapacitating pain in my hands. It was so bad, I couldn't hold a toothbrush without tears due to the pain. Additionally, I started to have severe upper jaw pain. The hand pain has improved but not gone away entirely. The jaw pain has not resolved at all, making it hard to chew. I would not recommend this drug to anyone and would NEVER, NEVER use it again."

• Willer
• August 10, 2013

For Osteoporosis "The first dose gave me muscle pain and weakness that left me in bed, trying not to move in an attempt to minimize the pain. For two days, every breath I took was accompanied by significant pain. Even though I was laying as still as possible, I still needed to breathe. I was assured that the pain is milder the second time around. They were right; the pain did not outweigh my will to move, which was fortunate because I had nausea and vomiting the next day. My doctor was able to prescribe anti-nausea meds, which helped significantly. I suggest anyone who takes this have someone who can help them out the next few days, just in case."

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

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

• First...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 6, 2020

For Osteoporosis "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 2pm. 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!"

• Barb
• September 29, 2019

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

• Marie
• May 25, 2019

For Osteoporosis "I choose Reclast over Prolia because of the cost savings. The infusion was given at 9 am and 7pm on that night I was experiencing severe bone pain, fever, sweats and blurred vision. The pain was so great that all’s I could do is 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. And 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 of my well being physically or mentally. I will never take this drug again! Beware of taking Reclast"

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

For Osteoporosis "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."

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

For Osteoporosis "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 500mgs 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 8:00am, 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."

• Reclast...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 5, 2015

For Osteoporosis "Had my second infusion three days ago and had absolutely no side effects both times. Experienced dramatic 7-1/2% increase in bone density from the treatment after 8 straight dexas reflecting consistent bone loss. Could not be more pleased."

• Sherr...
• April 12, 2015

For Osteoporosis "I have osteoporosis at age 49. I had reclast on March 5, 2015. The side effects that I have experienced have been extreme. About 4 hours after the treatment I felt a crushing sensation from shoulders to hips, difficulty breathing. Movement made it worse. Went to ER, Drs. administered by IV, Benadryl and steroid. I have experienced bone pain throughout my body, at times not able to move without pain. That has past after 2 1/2 weeks. I have extreme tingling, itching, redness in my entire body. Doctor put me on prednisone and hydroxyzine. This has not helped me. I am unable to sleep due the itching. Has anyone else had these side effects? If so then what did you do to take care of it."

• jmotta
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 18, 2023

For Prevention of Osteoporosis "Received the first dose of Reclast yesterday, and never again. I can tolerate the fever, chills, and even fatigue but the severe muscle pain is nothing like I've ever experienced before. The flu, covid, and covid vaccine side effects are a walk in the park compared to the Reclast muscle pain. This was my first and last dose. I didn't tolerate oral Fosamax either, so I'm done with osteoporosis treatment."

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

For Osteoporosis "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 having 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
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 19, 2023

For Osteoporosis "I took one infusion six months ago. After taking it I woke up in the middle of the night with nausea and my whole body was crippled up. I got to the bathroom and took ibuprofen. Was able to get back to the bed. Better the next day. A few days later I had trouble walking and toes were numb. I still suffer from lower back pain and other side effects. Never again. I won’t know for a while if it was effective. This was much worse than the flu-like symptoms I read about."

• SlvRose
• December 13, 2015

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

• Grandma
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 27, 2020

For Osteoporosis "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 flue 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"

• Bos...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 22, 2022

For Prevention of Osteoporosis "I had my third Reclast Infusion on June 15, 2022. First two infusions were uneventful. This third infusion caused me to have body/muscle pain throughout the night. I took Extra Strength Fast Acting Tylenol to help. On the third day I experience cramping of my calves. Since then I am feeling ok. After my first infusion my doctor had said my osteoporosis had improved. My doctor told me at my last office visit that this is my final Reclast Infusion. Overall my experiences have been good."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 6, 2023

For Prevention of Osteoporosis "I am convinced that Reclast (along with all other bisphosphonates, Fosamax etc.) makes bones more brittle and more prone to break. My mother had Reclast in 2011, and since then has broken her kneecap, shoulder, and femur, and also has stage 3 kidney disease. I think the whole bisphosphonate drug therapy is an experiment that has gone wrong, and that they need to be sued; that may be the only way that will stop it. I asked some lawyer groups about a class action lawsuit, and they said they weren't accepting cases for it."

• Aware
• November 5, 2016

For Osteoporosis "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 in it the USA."

• Luna
• November 22, 2019

For Prevention of Osteoporosis "On 11/13/2019 I had ReClast infusion . Today is 11/22/2019....... I have had body/bone pain, aches, malaise, fatigue , chills , and diarrhea, since the infusion . Starting yesterday severe lower abdominal cramps, not eating......having abdominal ultrasound next week. Effectiveness of this drug is NOT worth the pain and misery, and won’t know for a year if it helps. #NEVER AGAIN! Think twice before you do it!"

• nomore
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 19, 2023

For Osteoporosis "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 the 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."

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

For Osteoporosis "I had the reclast nfusion less than 1 week ago. First day seemed fine until evening, then headache started. Ended up in bed for 2 days due to exhaustion, body aches, fever and severe headache. 3rd day the pain in my thumbs started, barely able to use my hands, 4th day neck pain, I'm almost afraid what else come up. Debating whether or not I'll take this again next year. Unable to do my normal exercise and stretching due to joint pain."

• Azgirl
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 23, 2022

For Prevention of Osteoporosis "Reclast has helped me a lot. Was losing mobility due to terrible bone quality in feet, fracture, bone stress, much pain. Just had 2nd infusion. No side effects. Much more mobile now, much less foot pain ."

• Anonymous
• September 29, 2014

For Osteoporosis "I am 52 years old with no other medical problems. After having a Reclast treatment I have had very few side effects. I took 1200mg 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 my treatment. I was able to go back to work the day after my treatment with no pain."