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Reclast

Reclast

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Brands

Aclasta • Zobone • Zolapor • Zomabon • Zomedron • Zometa

Generic Drug

Zoledronic acid

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Back pain
Heartburn
Abdominal pain
Fatigue
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Fever
Headache
Muscle pain
Vomiting
Nausea
Pain
Paresthesia
Swollen belly
Muscle rigidity
Lethargy
Bone pain
Aching muscles
Numbness or tingling
Loss of strength
Loss of appetite
Rash
Swollen abdomen
Reduced appetite

Serious

Musculoskeletal pain
Hypersensitivity
Low blood pressure

Treats

Osteopenia
Condition
Osteoporosis
Condition
Paget's disease of bone
Condition

Related questions

A 44-year old asked:

How long is fasting required before reclast (zoledronic acid) is taken?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 43-year old asked:

Which is best? Prolia or reclast (zoledronic acid)

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 58-year old female asked:

Does the reclast infusion get stronger in your body as the days go by or is it leaving your body daily. It has been 5 months since I had the infusion and my stomach is still very sick from the infusion. Does it affect you stomach?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 63-year old female asked:

What medication has less side effects prolia or reclast (zoledronic acid)?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 63-year old female asked:

I am on yearly Reclast Infusions due to malabsorbsion (sbs). I am still getting fractures at least once a year. can I get Reclast more often?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 62-year old female asked:

For me, 3 yrs ago Reclast=5% improvement, Prolia for 2 yrs=little improvement, but 10% LOSS hip neck! Why? And, now must be off for 3 yrs, scary! Thx!

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A female asked:

Took fosomax for 7 years with little benefit; then no meds for 2 years. Which has best risk/benefit ratio: reclast, (zoledronic acid) prolia, fortero, foxomax?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 67-year old male asked:

My wife needs to go in for a Reclast (zoledronic acid) Infusion for Osteoporosis! What are the symptoms and what is the percentages of people that have symptoms?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A member asked about a 51-year old female:

My brother has spinal stenosis can he get zoledronic acid reclast injection?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 41-year old female asked:

Myasthenia Gravis HAVE to be on osteoporosis med. I'm severe!Interactions with Reclast (zoledronic acid) IV & MG? Scared once in system what if it flares my MG?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 60-year old female asked:

I have had reclast (zoledronic acid) infusion and need extractions and would like implant is this safe?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 68-year old female asked:

Which drug would you choose for osteoporosis of hip prolia or reclast (zoledronic acid) what is better tolerated less side effects?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 34-year old asked:

Is fasting necessary when reclast (zoledronic acid) is taken as a suplement for vitamin d use on the day administered? Any answer appreciated.

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A female asked:

My doctor recommended reclast (zoledronic acid) for" convenience." i'm only concerned about the risks/benefits of a drug. Should i choose prolia or fosomax instead?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 41-year old female asked:

Have myasthenia gravis, severe osteoporosis.Scared of "another med" to treat osteo and it NOT flare/worsen MG!! Reclast, (zoledronic acid) Proliva, Forteo?try shot 1st?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 45-year old asked:

Is it safe to take reclast (zoledronic acid) while pregnant or breastfeeding?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 60-year old female asked:

I have had one IV infusion of reclast (zoledronic acid) and need dental extractions. And woul like two implants is this safe?

2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

A 75-year old female asked:

I took a reclast (zoledronic acid) infusion feb. 27 and i now need a tooth removed due to a cavity. Is it safe to have it removed?

3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A female asked:

Took fosomax for 7 yrs with little benefit (slightly worse each yr), then no meds x2 yrs. Which has best risk/benefit ratio: reclast, (zoledronic acid) prolia, fosomax? Ctx test results >300 so md eliminated forteo.

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 68-year old female asked:

Does reclast (zoledronic acid) interfere with knee replacement surgery?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 60-year old female asked:

I have had one IV reclast (zoledronic acid) infusion i need tooth extractions and would like two implants. Extractions are not due to reclast (zoledronic acid) is this safe?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 63-year old female asked:

I need advice on Reclast infusion... my doctor just told me to Google it after she showed me pictures of what it can do to your jaw.. I'm so confused it sounds horrible side effects..are there alternatives with less side effects so confused?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 70-year old female asked:

May 7 I had a Reclast (zoledronic acid) I.V. for bone density and since I have been in severe bone and muscle pain. Is there a way I can detox/flush it from my body?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 70-year old female asked:

05/14/2014 had Reclast (zoledronic acid) IV and hours later, had severe bone and muscle pain since that time. Is there a way to detox it before I get more side effects?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 58-year old female asked:

I have a lump and red rash in the back of my neck. The PA told me it looks like shingles. I am on a viral mediation now. I had a reclast injection 2 weeks ago. This is when it started. How can the PA tell it is shingles. What is shingle symptom?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A member asked:

What should my concerns be if I have RA and have been given a reclast (zoledronic acid) injection? Dexa scan -2.6 take zocor, plavix currently RA not active-not taking meds for it, have had methtrexate or embril in past, due to heart attack have lost w

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 58-year old female asked:

Diagnosed with severe osteoporosis of hip and spine. Md is ordering reclast (zoledronic acid) injection. Is there a homeopathic treatment for osteoporosis? Looking for, homeopathic md in my area glastonbury, ct.

1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in

A 57-year old female asked:

I have hepatitis C genotype 1 osteoporosis thyroid high iron fatty liver can I take reclast (zoledronic acid) infusion?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 74-year old female asked:

Is it safe to take the reclass for bones?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 34-year old female asked:

Am I dying?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

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