I have been unable to take any of the osteoporosus drugs for the past several years. Reclast is working for me both as an easier application, once a year, and better health. One thing I have noticed is that my fingernails no longer break and are becoming hard. The same with my toenails. I took Reclast 2 months ago and so far so good. My veins are very tiny and hard to find so I take the IV in...
Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/21/2008
Condition: Decreased Bone Mass Following Menopause
Overall rating 2.3
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I went into treatment without knowing that it could cause kidney problems. All blood tests were norman before the treatment. Severe kidney damage became obvious within 24 hours and has lasted 8 months so far. I read the doctors information for this product and it did not say anything about Causing kidney problems, just not to take it if you already have kidney problems. I would reccomend thinking long and hard about taking this treatment, had I known what it could do to me, I never would have had the treatment done.Read More Read Less
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mary | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/2/2008
Condition: Decreased Bone Mass Following Menopause
Overall rating 3.7
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I received the Reclast IV 10 days ago. I did experience the flu-like symtons, with muscle pain & weakness. Also my eyes hurt and was sentive to light for about 5 days. I'm better now. This was easier on my stomach than all the oral medications. I will use the drug again, if it will help keep my bones strong.
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mamaR | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/28/2008
Condition: Decreased Bone Mass Following Menopause
Overall rating 1.0
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I had my injection of reclast on Wednesday this week. While I was receiving the i.v., I was experiencing an icy cold sensation in my arm, asked if they thought we should stop, and the nurse said it was just positional from keeping my arm still. It's been over four days, and that arm hasn't stopped tingling! Within one hour of the i.v. I had a terrible headache in the back of my head. Shortly after that I started to get a fever, chills, nausea, bone and muscle pain, and confusion. Even my eyes hurt! By midnight I awoke with vomiting and a fever of 103.5! My husband rushed me to the E.R. where I was given Demerol for the pain and fever, Zofran for the vomiting, an i.v. bag of fluids, and sent home with a prescription for more demerol and some steroids to take for a week! It is now Saturday night, I still have a fever of 100 to 101 degrees, muscle and joint pain, while taking all the meds I'm required to take! If I miss a dose of tylenol, I start to get worse! This was the worst drug reaction I've had since Levaquin! If you have allergies, please don't take this drug! I feel as though I have been used as a guinea pig by my doctor for a drug that didn't go through enough testing! I'd love my doctor to pay me back the fee for my emergency room visit since he could have sent me home with two prescriptions that cost under ten dollars, in case I had a reaction! As an adult over 50, I know darned well that the fever of 103.5 degrees was very dangerous. I urge anyone considering this drug to look for something else to take for bone loss.Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/25/2008
Condition: Decreased Bone Mass Following Menopause
Overall rating 1.0
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My mother who is 59 got this treatment on a monday morning, by 7pm that night she could not walk, get out of bed by herself. She had a fever, and was shaking all over..she was told she "may" have flu like symptoms... Today is Wed. and she still is in pain. she's able to walk a little but only after taking 800mg of Advil.. she will not be getting this again.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/24/2008
Condition: Other
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I am an active 53 year old woman with osteoporosis. The same night I received the Reclast IV,I felt like I was hit by a fraight train. I could not get up without help. Before receiving the injection I was told that usually there are no side effects. When I called the Dr's. office to explain the pain, I was told that it was normal and was prescribed pain pills. The pain in my muscles and joints are so severe that it feels like most of my bones are broken. If I had done research prior to the treatment, I would have refused it. In my opinion, the Reclast IV side effects outweigh the benefits. Read More Read Less
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JQ | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/24/2008
Condition: Other
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I was given Reclast for osteoprosis. Bonevia,and all the other drugs gave me horrible side effects. My Blood Pressure was 122/80 upon administration of Reclast in Feb. 2008, I also have fibromyaliga. since taking this drug, I have been in the ER twice with muscle spasms in my back and now have high blood pressure. I have instense pain in my joints. I am tired all the time and have now developed vision problems and headaches. This has been a nightmare for me. I would NEVER take this drug again! Nor would I recommend it to anyone.Read More Read Less
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Diane | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/11/2008
Condition: Decreased Bone Mass Following Menopause
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My doctor presceibed Reclast because I have a hiatal hernia and oral medications caused increased heartburn. I did not experience any ill effects and will continue to have annual infusions. My mother suffers from severe osteoporosis, having broken both hips, her elbow and her pelvis in two places due to falls. She is now confined to a wheelchair. I refuse to end up like her and will fight tooth and nail to insure I don't!
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Maddie | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/6/2008
Condition: Decreased Bone Mass Following Menopause
Overall rating 2.7
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The first night after receiving my injection I had a fever of 103, vomiting, diarrhea and a three day headache. It has been a month since the IV and for the last three weeks, I feel like someone has punched me in the jaw. I would never again use this medicine.
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saraken1215 | 55-64 | Female | Patient
5/28/2008
Condition: Paget's Disease of Bone
Overall rating 2.7
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I have had a very bad experience after trying the medication. For 2 - 3 days after, reactions - chills, bone pain, nausea, headache, loss of appetite and swelling in feet close to toes, weakness, dizziness
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anti-scooter | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/5/2008
Condition: Decreased Bone Mass Following Menopause
Overall rating 4.3
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I had an injection of Reclast in March. It was very quick and easy. I have experienced no side effects. My doctor says it is working for me by making my bones stronger. I would definately have the IV again. Once a year is so much easier than having to do an injection daily.
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flowers | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month |
3/26/2008
Condition: Decreased Bone Mass Following Menopause
Overall rating 3.3
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Haven't really been able to see if the injection works. I just got a shot in Feb. I am having stomach problems and still not sure what is causing it. I am very carefull what I take because of stomach side effect.
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Kathy | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/11/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been unable to take any of the osteoporosus drugs for the past several years. Reclast is working for me both as an easier application, once a year, and better health. One thing I have noticed is that my fingernails no longer break and are becoming hard. The same with my toenails. I took Reclast 2 months ago and so far so good. My veins are very tiny and hard to find so I take the IV in the chemo room at my local doctors clinic. Not bad at all. I also seem to have more energy. Perhaps it's a release from anxiety that I'm not going to become a hunched over old lady. Read More Read Less
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