RECLAST Reviews (ZOLEDRONIC ACID)Average Rating: 1.8 (225 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare RECLAST with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR RECLAST | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Osteoporosis | None | It was quick, (15 Min) Painless, and the co- Pay was low (25) | F | 62 | 60 days | 6/14/2008 | 5 | bone metastesis from lung cancer | The only side effect is I am tired and irritable sometimes after IV treatment. I also have severe osteoporosis. | I have been getting the treatment once a month for 2 1/2 years, now reduced to every 6 weeks. I was given 1 year to live almost 3 years ago, so I am happy with the drug, I do take my calcium regularly, and the dr prescribed pottasium 3 times a day. | F | 55 | 2 years | 6/27/2008 | 5 | osteoporosis | none so far | I had my first yearly transfusion of reclast last week.It took 30 minutes so sufficient hydration would be achieved. I had no irritation at the injection site. I will find out how effective this medication is when i take my next bone density test. | F | 71 | 1 years | 7/25/2008 | 1 | osteoperosis | IN APRIL 2008 I WAS GIVEN A RECLAST INFUSION AND HAD NO PROBLEM UNTIL JUNE, WHEN FINGER RINGS WERE ADJUSTED, AND PRESSURE CAUSED BONE SPUR GROWTH TO THE PALM OF MY LEFT HAND. THE FINGERS ON BOTH MY HANDS ARE STIFF, ESPECIALLY MY MIDDLE FINGERS, AND CONTINUOUSLY STRETCH THEM FOR SOME RELIEF. GLUCOSOMINE CHONDROITEN , WHICH OBLITERATED ARTHRITIS PAIN AND OUTWARD SIGNS OF BONE PROTUBERANCES ARE NOW INEFFECTIVE. THIS DRUG, ADVERTISEDE BY NOVARTIS FOR OSTEOPOROSIS INADVERTENTLY HAS MADE BONE MORE BRITTLE, CAUSING TWO TOES TO BREAK. WHERE, BEFORE, THERE WAS NOT THAT MUCH PAIN TO MY BROKEN LEFT HIP AND BACK FRACTURES , FROM A SCALE OF 1-10, IT NOW IS A 9. IF THOUSANDS WERE TESTED FOR RECLAST, THEN ALL THOSE WITH ARTHRITIS MUST HAVE GOTTEN THE PLACEBO. WHAT WORRIES ME IS THE DEROGATORY LASTING EFFECT THIS DRUG WILL HAVE PAST THE YEAR ADVOCATED., | F | 82 | | 12/30/2008 | 5 | Osteoporosis | A headache like a tension headache the day following treatment, then no other problems. | F | 52 | 1 days | 3/12/2009 | 2 | osteoporosis | Chronic overall joint discomfort | I had my infusion in March 2008. Around May I began having continual joint aching and some pain. General feeling of being run-down till about 2 weeks ago. I am assuming the drug has dissipated by now, which would explain my feeling MUCH better jointwise and energywise. I will have a DEXA in 2 weeks and see if it helped the bone density or not. Whether it has or not, I am NOT taking any more of those meds. All the bisphosphonates caused my arthritis to be in a chronic state of discomfort. I will continue with exercise, calcium+D and whatever else, but no more drugs! Ten years of trying all of them (except Forteo) is enough for me. | F | 62 | 1 years | 3/16/2009 | 3 | osteoporosis | This is a follow-up to my March 16, 2009 post. The DEXA showed slight improvement in the spine and no change in the hip. I am staying off all osteo meds for a year and then another DEXA. Just calcium, vit D and exercise. We will see... | F | 62 | 1 years | 4/2/2009 | 1 | osteoporosis | I started losing my hair 9 days after I received the Reclast. In addition, I began having heart palpitations, which have since subsided. I am in perfect health otherwise. My internist ran every test imaginable hoping to find something, such as thyroid, to explain the hair loss, but so far, it looks like the Reclast caused it. It is the only medication I am on. | My bones are better, but not worth all the hair loss - I used to have hair like Farrah Fawcett's. I will not take another Reclast IV. | F | 53 | | 11/2/2009 | 1 | osteoporosis | A few months after receiving the IV I began to experience pain and stiffness in elbows, wrists, fingers, hips, and knees. I also developed bone spurs in my right heel. I have always been a strong, fairly athletic, healthy individual but now I hobble around, bent over like someone twice my age. | I wish there were a antidote to reclast; I am miserable. | F | 54 | 5 months | 11/23/2009 | 1 | osteoporosis | My wife took this drug for the second time with almost 2 years between infusions. She did fine the first time with almost no side effects. Within 11 days of the second infusion she begain having symptoms, within 20 days she was admitted to the hospital with kidney failure. Her blood calciun and electrolites were ubcontrolable. She developed fluid on the lungs and spent 4 days struggling for oxygen. The lung and kidney problems cleared up, but the blood calcium and electrolites were still uncontrolable. She died 42 days after taking reclast. | My wife had RA that was in control. She played many musical instruments and enjoyed working in the yard. She checked out fine and had almost perfect bloodd work 6 days before Reclast. She NEVER had lung or kidney problems before Reclast. The FDA should pull the plug on this toxic mix. | F | 70 | 2 years | 11/23/2009 | 1 | osteoporosis | Side effects I had one week after my first Reclast: Swollen lymph nodes in neck, severe pain in muscles of neck shoulder and and back. Sustained muscles spasms down both sides of my spine. I had to go to the emergency room and an IV of Dilaudid plus a muscle relaxer didn't take all of the pain away. I suffered excrutiating pain for 3 days. I had a hand tremor in both hands. Increased weakness in leg affected by polio as a child. Fatigue. | I wish I had never taken this drug. | F | 59 | 1 days | 1/7/2010 | 1 | subscribed by doctor | I have been researching osteoporosis drugs for awhile, and decided to go on my own and take extra calcium like caltrate or oscal, taking herbal remedies like (horsetail tea, which is an herb), fish oil is good, extra vitamin D and a womens multi-vitamin, I have been doing this for about two years, and I feel great. Exercise for about 30 minutes a day, weight bearing is good. | F | 55 | 0 times | 1/12/2010 | 1 | osteoporosis | SEVERE pain in knees, leg, groin and hip. I will never take it again!! | F | 68 | 1X day | 3/6/2010 | 1 | Osteoporosis diagnosis | Had infusion of Reclast one year ago. Symptoms of severe pain in deep tissue and bone began 3 days after and continue now, one year after infusion. Twelve days after the infusion, I ended up in the hospital for a month with extensive blood clots in both lungs, a severe heart attack and lower G.I. bleeding. The doctor's attending me all told me it was a miracle I lived through these medical conditions. I was relatively healthy and active before this infusion and now, I am unable to enjoy my life doing the things I used to enjoy. Things as simple as trying to pick up my 18 month old granddaughter are nearly impossible for me now. Prior to this infusion, I regularly took care of this beautiful granddaguther. Now, I am unable to attend to her without the help of my husband. | I wouldn't recommend Reclast to anyone. I feel I wasn't informed of any of the long term side effects by my physician at the time. I did read the information he gave me from the Drug Rep., but that, as I know now, of course was all bias. I trusted my physician and I will forever be paying the price. | F | 68 | 1 times not sure 1X O | 3/8/2010 | 1 | osteopenia | Extreme hair loss. | I don't think we know all of the possible side effects of this drug. I also took Fosamax for several years and now I have GERD. The bottom line is that I am NOT going to take any more of these drugs. After reading about some of the other side effects I'm grateful that hair loss is the only one I have experienced so far. I will exercise, take Vitamin D and pray these will take care of my bones | F | 55 | 1 days 30mg 1X O | 4/3/2010 | 1 | osteoporosis | I had hair loss, joint and muscle pain(excruciating) fever, sore gums and just an overall bad feeling. Should have done more research but I was led to believe that side effects were rare and only a flu like phase. Never told about ONJ or to check with dentist. I've been told by Dr. that he has given it to hundreds and I am only one he has heard of having a problem. That isn't what I am finding now. Also never understood that drug would be in body so long with no antidote. Oh well, I am alive but would never recommend this drug. Also causes a lot of anxiety worrying about future possible problems. I had my Reclast IV in Nov. 2008. | F | 65 | 1X O | 4/17/2010 | 2 | osteoporosis | second infusion hurt all over can not sleep mostly in back arms and legs some pain in sides also | i do not know about this drug primary care dr feels it might be do to pravastatin drug for chloresterol drug (know not spelled right). I would not recommend. | F | 60 | 16 months infusion 1X O | 8/3/2010 | 1 | osteoporosis,osteoarthritis | severe chilling,constant nausea,diarrhea,headache,aches in my leg muscles | cannot take my other prescribed meds for my arthritis,if i do it makes my nausea worse. | F | 51 | 14 days 1X O | 8/4/2010 | 1 | osteoporosis | Extreme muscle and joint pain. Muscle spasms, particularly in my back. | Wouldn't recommend if you can't tolerate a lot of pain and can't stay in bed for days after the infusion. | M | 60 | 1X O | 8/21/2010 | 1 | Osteoporosis | First time; flu like pain and fatigue. Had a second one a few days ago and my spine and legs are in severe pain. I am so tired I can barely get out of bed. Not happy. I am not sure why the second infusion caused so many more side effects. Hopefully my next scan will show marked improvement, if not, I will not take another infusion next year as suggested by my doctor. | F | 52 | 2 times 1X O | 9/22/2010 |
RECLAST (ZOLEDRONIC ACID): This medication is used to treat a certain type of bone disease (Paget's disease) that causes abnormal and weak bones. Zoledronic acid is also used to treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in men and in women after menopause. It may also be used to treat or prevent osteoporosis in people who are taking corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for long periods. It works by slowing the breakdown of bone and keeping bones strong. It also helps to reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as bisphosphonates. Another zoledronic acid product is used to treat bone problems that may occur with cancer. The 2 products should not be used together. (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)