User Reviews for Reclast intravenous

I had my first Iv infusion of reclast 3 days ago. I was not a candidate for oral treatments because of a history of acid reflux. I was very nervous after reading the negative experiences so many have had. It took me at least 6 months to agree to the treatment. I am 69-year-old postmenopausal, Caucasian women, diagnosed with osteoporosis ( T score -3 .12) , weighing in at a whopping 103 lbs. and stand 5'4". I have Parkinson's disease which puts me at a higher risk for falls. I'm also a retired nurse. I took care of many folks over the years who had suffered fractures as a result of osteoporosis. My mother in law was about bent over in half with it before she passed away. In sum, I decided the risks of treatment outweighed the risk of doing nothing. I had zero problems after the infusion. On reading reviews, I did hydrate well and took Tylenol for about 24 hours, just in case. Honestly, I had zero adverse reaction to the infusion. Longer term, I have no answers for. I am hoping for long term good results. If I can find my way back here, I'll report any adverse effects I feel for those who have had bad reactions but, l also wanted to share my experience which thus far has been good. Be well and good luckRead More Read Less

Per my physician's direction, I consumed eight-8 ounce glasses of water the day prior to my Reclast infusion, two-8 ounces glasses two hours prior to the infusion, and another two-8 ounce glasses shortly following the treatment process. As well, in compliance with my physician's recommendation, I also took two extra strength Tylenol one hour prior to the infusion. Although patients come to this experience with different clinical histories and needs, my very first infusion experience as a 106 lb, healthy and fit, middle-aged, post-menopausal woman with age related osteoporosis is as follows: The infusion was rendered over 30 minutes rather than the traditional 15 time allotment in order to deliver the medication more slowly and reduce potential side effects including severity. The procedure was uneventful and I was able to resume normal activities following the infusion. However, I developed a low grade fever (100 degrees) the following day inclusive of a mild rash on my face. The common elevated temperature side effect was not a primary concern and easily managed with extra strength Tylenol. However the atypical and more rare skin rash side effect was of concern and immediately brought to my rheumatologists's attention. Fortunately, both side effects resolved within 24 hours. Therefore, I encourage individuals exploring RECLAST infusions as a treatment option to not base their decision making on the experiences of others or according to online comments since everyone brings their own unique medical history and needs to the treatment process. Although my personal experience had some commonalities with others per their online comments, the dose administered, the time allotment used to dispense my medication, my age and medical history and current health status, and clinical needs are unique to me. Thus, I highly encourage Reclast infusion candidates to research their treatment decision based on discussion with their physician and own medical profile rather than according to the numerous (and often disconcerting and alarming) reviews posted online. Read More Read Less

Reporting that it’s 24 hours since my first dose. These reviews had almost scared me off of getting Reclast at all but I trust my doctor so I committed to trying it once. I drank the water ahead of time and after. I also took extra strength Tylenol right after the dose based on the reviews and discussion with the infusion nurse. The infusion nurse reported she has not heard of many side effects from her repeat patients. I have had no fever, no aches, no nausea. I was able to ride my Peloton bike the next day. The only thing that I could say might be a possibility of a side effect is a slight pain mid back like the kind you feel if you lift a heavy box the wrong way. So slight I have to think about whether I feel it. That’s it. Thank you to all who reported. I do thin that people who have side effects are more likely to report so these are skewed to the negative. Read More Read Less

Had the first infusion last January over 15 minutes. Ended up in the ER with severe nausea. Dizzy as well. ER doctors felt I drank too much water which threw off my electrolytes. Took 4 antinausea medications to stop the nausea. I really don't want to do this again as I had a stroke last March from heart surgery and if I get sick I can't run fast to a toilet. Considering going back to Fosamax.

I am 58 years old, a breast cancer survivor taking anastrozole for 4 years. My DEXA in November revealed I had slipped into osteoporosis despite regular calcium/D intake and lifting weights 4 days per week. My oncologist scheduled me for a Reclast infusion. I am extremely healthy, fit and have not been one to experience side effects or sensitivities to medications. I am also very stoic with a high tolerance for pain. I called ahead to the infusion clinic to see if I needed to prep and they said no prep was required. they did not tell me to hydrate or take Tylenol or antihistamines beforehand, I also asked how long until I could return to the gym and they said 24 hours. They said some people got mild bone pain that went away within a day or so. I had the infusion on 1/4/22 and had no problems during or immediately after the infusion. About 12 hours later I developed a "catch" in my upper back, between my scapula. This rapidly progressed to debilitating pain. I had all over pain at a level 4-5 constantly and stabbing/searing pain in my upper back, shoulders and right hip any time I moved at a level 9-10. It made me cry out in pain and was literally in the top 3 of the most painful experiences of my life (I have had 4 kids, multiple surgeries, gallbladder attack, broken bones). I could not function at all for 48 hours, barely able to make it to the bathroom and eat. No nausea at all for me though. I felt feverish, but my temp was at or near normal. I called the infusion clinic and they told me to take tylenol and prescribed Norco....they did nothing. I tried tramadol, it did nothing. At the end of the week, as the bone pain subsided, I began to have excruciating headaches, especially upon waking. Aspirin, tylenol and tramadol helped, but this continued for another week along with fatigue, fogginess and swelling of my face. I felt generally inflamed. It has now been two days since the severe morning headaches subsided. I am still feeling achy and inflamed, but today went back to the gym for the first time. Did an easy workout since i wasn't sure how it would go, I felt weaker than normal and became dizzy, with headache about 3/4 through. I rested, and finished my workout with no weight. Came home exhausted and fell asleep immediately. Really worried as noone told me you should have dental work done before infusion and I need several teeth pulled and root canal or implants done....now i find out I may have to delay that or risk getting necrosis of the jaw. I won't do this again next year and I really hope that I eventually get back to my normal self. I so regret doing this! I will ask about Forteo or other alternate treatments. I hope at least for all of this pain that my BMD improves!Read More Read Less

I had my infusion 1/13/2022 at 5pm at 8pm I was in pain my neck throat spine and hip. During the night my temperature was 103.6 headache dizziness had seizures my 2nd day still the same lower fever 101.6. I can’t eat nausea. I had breast cancer and I have osteopenia my dmx is 0.07. It feel like my chemotherapy. I another 40mg every 6 month for two years Any suggestions.

Did this two years ago with great improvement in my bone density! I’m 57 and have had osteoporosis for years. I didn’t get sick. My next one is this week so fingers crossed I don’t get sick from it.

I am a 52 year old woman, who had hormone positive breast cancer in 2019/20 that was completely treated and is gone (chemo, then surgery, then radiation). I went on letrozole (aromatase inhibitor) July 2020. I did not have a baseline bone scan doen which is a bummer because my bone scan showed osteoporosis at -2.5 to -4 and high risk of fracture when I did one in Dec 2021. I did one because I fell in Sept and broke my shoulder. Hmmm. So yeah. Osteoporosis. I am fairly active, swim 3 times a week and walk a lot (10K steps a day). I only had my infusion yesterday (Jan 6, 2022) so I can come back to make a report at the end of the year. However, I want to thank those who said to drink a ton of water/fluids before and after and to do the infusion over a period of at least an hour. I also took a 500 mg paracetamol (tylenol) before bed last night and one this morning. I woke up with a low level of general ache almost like I had done a 10 mile hike. I have been drinking many glasses of fluids including my vit D/calcium supplement which is effervescent. I feel pretty good now and less achy after 30 min of exercise.Read More Read Less

I received my first infusion of reclast. I am not at all upset to report the side effects because that will outweigh the results when my osteoporosis improves . Yes, I had chills muscle aches but no fever starting 15 hours after and only lasted half a day. I will take reclast once a year for three years. Most likely bone scan again in two years. Being a cancer survivor this infusion was easier than enduring chemotherapy. If I can do it so can you.

My doctor recommended this drug because I had an osteoporotic spine fracture and couldn't tolerate oral medication. I received my first Reclast infusion on 11/24/2021. The doctor said that I should expect mild, short term side effects, comparable to side effects of a COVID vaccination. I completed all recommended blood work, including kidney function, vitamin D and calcium levels, parathyroid level, and several others. I drank 2 liters of water along with my normal beverages on 11/23, and on infusion day I drank 1.5 liters before the infusion, and an additional amount afterwards. I took 1000 mg of Tylenol just before the infusion, and then 1000 mg of Tylenol every 6 hours as needed. I took my normal supplements including D3 and calcium on the day of infusion. Side effects began several hours after the infusion ended. It started with dry mouth followed by knee joint pain with muscle spasms around the knee. During the night I developed fever symptoms (hot and cold, etc), generalized aching, joint pains, tooth pain and sensitivity, loss of appetite, fatigue such that I couldn't complete usual household chores, and other flu like symptoms. These symptoms continued unabated on 11/25 and 11/26, and gradually improved after that. They were like a severe case of flu, far worse than the mild symptoms that my doctor mentioned. On 11/27 and 11/28 things gradually improved, and as of this writing on 11/29 I am symptom free. Effective treatment involved rest, ice or hot pad as needed, and an OTC flu medicine containing Tylenol and an antihistamine, which helped muscle spasms and pain. Tylenol taken by itself was not very useful, but better than nothing. If I receive a second infusion I will take an antihistamine when the infusion begins as others have found that helpful. I wish that my doctor had given me a more realistic picture of what side effects to expect. I feel like he was somewhat evasive on this issue. Finally, I rated effectiveness as very poor because I have not received a bone scan after the infusion. That comes later.Read More Read Less

In October 2021 I had my 2nd IV-Reclast. I have had no side effects after both injections. I am due this year for my Dexa scan and I am hopeful for a positive outcome.

I had been on weekly Alendronate 70 mg tabs for 5 yrs and my Scans have progressively worsened from -3.7 to now -4.7 so my doctor recommended me to start Reclast yearly infusions. Had my first last week and so far, so good with no side effects. I did have a back ache after 4 days but that's no doubt, because I was building a concrete block retainer wall in my garden with 80lb blocks.:)) Looking forward to what my next bone density scan shows. Fingers crossed. I refuse to stay indoors and play it safe.....will continue to be active and climb mountains.Read More Read Less

I am so sorry I did this. I had a Reclast Infusion yesterday at 2 pm for the first time. I felt fine when I went to bed last night. I woke up at 6 am this morning and I felt like I got hit by a bus! My head was all stuffed up, all my bones ached, like I didn't even know I *had* a breast bone before and my entire spine hurts. When I woke up I had a temperature of 100.5. It got all the way up to 101.7 before we got it under control by using Tylenol. Then at 2 pm I realized I had a migraine. I took my migraine medicine and it took forever to work. All day long I had diarrhea. My whole body just hurts so bad. I've been drinking water all day, and I ate two crackers, but I just can't eat anything else. I swear I will never do this again.Read More Read Less

I had my first infusion 6 days ago. I have been sick hours after receiving it. Started with chills, flu and then bone pain. Yesterday my feet started to hurt so walking is not easy. I am very active and do alot of hiking and walking. I wish I never took it

This has been the worst experience ever! Day 3 and still with stuff joints and bone pain with up and down body temperature, no appetite, tired and barely slowly getting around. Don’t put yourself through this!! Stay away from this drug!

I’m 64 yr old working woman, avid traveler, healthy but taking meds for high bp. Rec’d treatment mid-August. I still have severe bone and joint pain throughout body. I feel like I’ve aged 20 years. Mobility is greatly diminished and I’m depressed. I take Aleve 2x/day, which helps but can’t continue indefinitely. Def looking for insight! Thank you.

Do not ever take this , I have had side effects for 4 weeks . Could not walk for 1 week . Still dizzy with high fevers. Headache aches and pain all over. This should be taken off the market, it is a very dangerous drug.

This is my third Reclast (day 12) though several years have past since the first and second. Years ago with my first infusion, about 2 weeks after the infusion, my IBS increased problematically. The problems lasted and became worse over a 2-3 year period. I regretted taking the medication, however, when dose 2 was due, a year later, I didn’t have any notable side effects. Day 12, this time, the next day began an array of many of the recorded side effects ( listed in online research) through to this day, though I’ve had a few days when I felt okay. Now, the most troublesome side effect is with digestion, not able to digest my food, and feeling really sick with this. I’ll contact doc at 2 weeks if this continues as digestive, stomach problems are related to IBS issues. I know with a little time I will feel decent again. To the person who had no side effects and made note that any of us with side effects must be hypochondriacs, well, all I have to say is do the research. Listed are numerous side effects from tests results. Some of the side effects can in fact be serious/very serious. Hang in there everyone. You all should feel better after time but we all are very different and all of our bodies differ in how the drug is tolerated. Read More Read Less

I had my first infusion of Reclast 8/2021. I had a low grade fever for 10 days. The first 3-4 days after the infusion I experienced shakes, chills and aches and pains all over my body and a severe headache. I was never told beforehand to hydrate well although that is usually something I do anyway.I am still easily fatigued and just don’t feel normal. I have temperature changes in my skin almost like experiencing a fever, kind of chills but hard to describe. I don’t know if this is worth it or if I will repeat the infusion next year. I will wait and see my scan results. After what I experienced it is hard to believe some people have no side effects. I am not and never have been a hypochondriac as one person suggested. I just hope I return to my pre Reclast state soon!Read More Read Less

I had my 1st Infusion in March 2020, I made sure I was very Hydrated. I had no side effects. I had my 2nd Infusion in March 2021. 6 Weeks later, had my Bone Density Test. I was at -3.2 in 2020 when I started. July 2021, I am at -2.5 Very happy with the improvement.