RECLAST Reviews (ZOLEDRONIC ACID)

Average Rating: 1.8 (225 Ratings)

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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)

  

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 1  osteoporosis I went to my rheumatologist 2 days ago for my first infusion. Within 12 hours, I awoke with the worst body aches, joint pains and chest pains to the point that I couldn't take a deep breath. I called my doctor as soon as they opened. I was advised to go to the emergency room. They immediately took me straight to the back. Originally, my blood pressure was 133/41. I explained to the ER doc that I felt like I had the flu times 5 and like a boa constrictor was wrapped around my chest. They did, numerous labs, urinalysis, chest xray and gave me IV pain meds and meds for nausea. The doc came in and said all test came back fine and said my symptoms were from the Reclast. He was about to discharge me when I told the nurse I felt as if I had a fever. She checked it, and it was 102.4. Then came the vomiting. I also could not urinate, so they put in a foley catheter. The doctor came back in and said he hated to send me home in this condition and offered to do a 24 hour observa I will never go through the he** that I went through with Reclast again! F 42 1 days
5mg 1X O
8/27/2014
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 1  osteoporosis I had the iv over 15minutes on the 12 April 2013 on the 13 April I awoke in severe pain could not walk no amount of painkillers helped the doctors put my admission to hospital down to chronic back pain believe me do.not have reclasts I will never have it as long as I live again M 48 1 days
8/14/2014
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 1  Osteoporosis Severe shoulder and hip pain started within 12 hrs. of IV infusion, than followed by chest pain, fever, non stop nausea and vomiting. trip to ER. My bloodwork showed elevated liver enzymes, low sodium, low magnesium. The doctor in the ER had never treated a patient who had received the Reclast infusion before, so he researched it and stated he would have never recommended this med. i feel a little better on day five but I don't feel right. I pray I survive this. I am so freaking scared right now I hope an antidote is somewhere out there. WILL NEVER TAKE AGAIN, Will never take again! F 49
1X day
8/3/2014
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 1  osteoporios Shortness of breath, pain in my chest and shoulder, muscle pain. Spent the night in the Emergency room. Still not able to take a deep breath. F 59 1 days
7/27/2014
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 5  osteoporosis and osteopenia Just had my third Reclast infusion last week. Absolutely no side-effects. Easy, painless, effective. I love it compared to other osteoporosis meds I have taken F 60
1X O
7/19/2014
 3  Osteopenia I received reclast 7/11/14 two days ago last night and today I have been in the worst pain on a scale 0 to 10 I was a 9. Every muscle and bone hurt massively, I can't say don't use this medication and I can't recommend it at this time. Right now I am in pain and my hope is that this medication will help me so my bones will stay or get stronger I am fearful of fractures. F 59 1 days
7/14/2014
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 2  Osteoporisis After taking the 4th infusion, I experienced a lot of pain that night. I also had and still have pain in my groin area when I walk. I also noticed a lot of hair loss in the last few years. It was easy to get the infusion, but I don't think any of the bone medicine helps. Very confused as to how this medicine works when it is a known factor that you may get a femur break after taking it for a period of time. I have taken many of the different drugs for this problem since I was diagnosed in 2007 after having a cracked sacrum. F 67 4 years
1X O
7/9/2014
 4  OSTEOPOROSIS NONE F 67 2 years
5MG
7/1/2014
 1  Osteoporosis Severe whole body weakness, fatigue, nausea, weight loss, memory fog since day 2 of receiving Reclast. I have been to the ER several times for IV fluids and IV fluids at home. It has been 5 weeks of torture. No more for me! F 51
1X O
6/29/2014
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 1  Osteoporosis Non stop pain, taking Viciodin every 4 hours. Got Shingles after 1 week. Severe nausea, headache, body, muscle and bone pain. New pain every day! Now rib cage pain. I am so tired can barely get out of bed. This drug is poison, and I wish there was a way to get it out of my system. My pain has not gotten any better, mainly on my back and arm on the injection side. I have not been able to leave the house, exhausted and in bed and I feel that my life is ruined! I feel bad that my Dr recommended this drug. I have Adrenal Failure already, take steroids so my immune system is very poor. Why would anyone recommend this poison to anyone! My hair is looking pretty bad! I wonder how much worse I will get because I am not getting any better after a month!! I don't see myself ever getting better. F 60
IV 1X day
6/6/2014
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 1  steroid induced osteopenia Have lupus and take steroids on a regular basis which has led to osteopenia in hips and spine. Was told this is a good drug to take as it's only once a year with MINOR side effects. Day after receiving infusion had flu like symptoms with terrible chills, fever, body aches and fatigue. Lasted 2 days then generalized aches and joint pains with stiffness followed, felt worse than any lupus flare. Very disappointed repeat bone density a year later was actually worse F 45 1 days
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4/26/2014
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 5  Osteopenia I have had no side effect whatsoever that I can contribute to the Reclast infusion. My bone scan and density improved greatly and I've been very happy and satisfied with my experience. I had one two years in a row and I need to visit the dr and ask about being tested. I would not hesitate to have it again. As I am reading this I realize I have broken two teeth that had large childhood fillings. I need to get to the dentist but do not have dental insurance. Now that I'm reading comments, I am wondering if there is a link or it's just ironic. F 55 2 years
4/9/2014
 1  Osteoporosis Yes I have bad pain in my knees, and necks, breathing, I developed cellutiis in my hand swelled big, had to be put on a antibiotic, I hurt all the time, I thought it was me. 2nd time 2 months later most of my hair fell out and also 3 crowns fell out and i broke a tooth. I exercise on a regular basis, but now my knees burn so bad, it's hard to do. I was not informed by the doctor on all these things. Will my hair grow back? How long for this terrible drug to leave my body? I am 61 weigh 110 I am 5"2'. I also had a bad cough and my husband took me to ER. They thought I had the swine flu. I have had a rash on my scalp as well. F 61 2 years
? 1X day
3/28/2014
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 1  osteoporosis I was never told the exact dose I had 2 INFUSIONS ONE YEAR APART LAST ONE IN SUMMER/2012 M 62
1X O
3/19/2014
 1  osteo Pain lots of pain within 12 hours of infusion, fever 104 12 hrs after for almost 3 weeks, cold , afib heart,blood pressure way up, heart rate and blood pressure way up could not get it under control ,neck pain, back pain and knee pain, in hospital for3- 4 days home for two days back to hospital for nine days still with 103-104 fever F 76 1 days
1X O
3/18/2014
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 1  Osteoporosis This was my physicians choice after I have not been able to take any of the pills without side affects, am allergic to sulfa so that rules some out. This entire week afterward, I have felt direly tired, flu like, and any activity seems to reactivate some of the symptoms. My joints, are doing the snap, crackle, pop routine. It all does seem to me, best described as any weak link or damaged area in your body is ravaged and attacked by this drug. MY hopes and prayers, are NO severe long-term affects down the road here. Will be speaking with my physician. When they called me for follow-up from the hospital three days later, they were unaware I had went to ER, and gave me the speech on how "uncommon" it was for this to happen, that Only Flu-Like Symptoms are still expected! "NOT" NOT true, seems Very TOXIC to me. Am not better, seem to be having continual aches/discomfort, with true cold/flu like symptoms now, NO energy at all. PAIN/some swelling is returning in areas I've had problems before. VERY dissatisfied and getting concerned. F 66 1 days
30MG 1X day
1/12/2014
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 1  Osteoporosis 2nd year a week after the IV I developed an aching pain in the arm used for the IV. An aching pain that I could not find any over counter pain relievers that would help ease the pain. The second week after the IV I had a nose bleed that required emergency room treatment to stop the bleeding.It was my first and only nose bleed. Also my bone scan after 2 years of reclast showed that my bones had gotten worse!! F 53 2 years
30 mg
12/10/2013
 1  Prevent osteoporosis Death - Cardiogenic Shock caused by Atrial Flutter, also Neurogenic Shock & Renal Failure My dad had his only infusion June 25. Within first week he had severe bone pain to the point where he needed wheelchair assistance to get in to a doctor appt, whereas he could previously walk downtown. Within a month he had chills/hot, muscle weakness, difficulty standing and walking which got progressively worse and difficulty even walking within the home. Then blood pressure and heart rate issues began about 1-1/2 months after the infusion. After month 2 began to go to various doctors and hospital and despite high heart rate issues, the hospital noticing the myopathy in legs, and lung showing ground glass appearance, he was discharged and then went to more doctors and urgent care before finally being admitted to the hospital on 9/27. On 10/3 he was moved to ICU because of difficulty breathing, and intubated. 10/23 Death. M 74 1 times
1X day
12/3/2013
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 2   1 days
11/21/2013
 1  Osteoporosis Horrible side effects, will never take again !!!!! Got very sick , high fever, severe bone pain and kidney pain. Also nausea, felt bad for 4 days. Bad stuff. F 57 1 days
11/10/2013

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