Comments on: Reclast’s “jaw problems” caused by too many warnings, spoken too quickly?

By: Grandma Cookie

Grandma Cookie — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:49:14 +0000

I am scheduled for a Reclast infusion. I am cancelling. I do not like what I am reading about you having such horrible effects from this drug. It is bad enough to get older, but to make things so much worse is not a good thing. Thank you all for commenting on the drug.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:38:21 +0000

My father took his first and only infusion of reclast in Sept. 2010, and he was dead 54 days later. This drug is poison pure and simple. It is a big fat drug company lie, as it doesn’t really help anyone, it gives a false appearance of denser bones in some people. It destroys osteoclasts a key component in our bone making cycle. It may not cause side effects in all people ( in hundreds of thousands it does) but in the people that have reactions there is no antidote or way to reverse this drug once it is in your system. This is a tragic game of Russian Roulette. My father was healthy before Reclast, and only taking one prescription drug, after Reclast he was in severe pain, renal failure, A. Fib, muscle spasms, just to name a few. He had a full battery of blood work before his infusion, and all was normal, yet he was dead less than 2 months later. I would tell anyone to run away from this drug as fast as you can. Even if you have taken it without problems , you are in for trouble down the road most likely. Why is a drug that is suppose to help your bones causing our bones to die, and become diseased?? Why are our strongest bones, the femur, snapping in two after these drugs??? Does this make sense people?? No, these drugs are a lie, and should be banned from the market. I just read that 514 people have died due to Reclast in the last year, and countless others ( hundreds of thousands ) have experienced severe adverse reactions. In one study 67% of Reclast patients suffered severe adverse reactions. I hate this drug, and will celebrate when it is gone forever, never to harm another person. Shame on Novartis , and these drug companies for putting profit over people . We trust them, and they abuse that privilege!

By: LITA

LITA — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:55:09 +0000

Had my 3rd reclast in mid Nov. The
first one I reacted with a 30 minute dizzy spell & then fine.If happened 15 minutes sooner, I was driving home home & would have stopped on the spot and waited fo some help
The 2nd had no reaction but I usid a driver
This time I am still so dizzy that I have to use a cane and at times a walker.
I am a care taker of my disabled husband but if this does not improve, I will need a czretaker also
This gets very expensive.I still have to hire a driver
It already 6 or 7 weeks
It was reported to the FDA & the manufacturer
Women s
& doctors should be warned
It is not listed as apotentiol side effect

By: Phyllis

Phyllis — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:20:57 +0000

I’m 68 and have osteopenia my hip. My doctor wants me to take Reclast but I am having second thoughts. This is really scary! How does one make a decision?

By: Esther

Esther — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:28:49 +0000

I have had reclast twice now and have had no reactions. I will go next year and have the 3rd. I also go to a endocrinologist for my osteoporosis.

By: Liz

Liz — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:36:12 +0000

The doctor has recommended reclast for my daughter that is physically and mentally disabled, she has been on fosomax the last two years and has had problems with upset stomach. The once a year would be great but after reading the blogs not sure if it would be good idea since she in non-verbal and not able to let us know what reactions she might would have. Any opinions would be appreciated.

By: Linda

Linda — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 04:06:23 +0000

My reclast appointment was cancelled because the Dr. neglected to inform that I needed blood and urine tested prior to the infusion. I had my first Reclast last year with no bad affects, that I know of; maybe that is why my joints hurt. Wish I knew what to do, don’t want to be a stooped over old lady, I am now 66 years old.

By: Lucy

Lucy — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 04:07:59 +0000

Took Reclast last week. Horrible, painful side effects, unrelieved by narcotics.
No pain/No gain.
Hope & pray it is doing all that it needs to do.
Blessings!

By: Mary R

Mary R — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 13:17:10 +0000

Wow am I confused, I have taken Fosamax and Actonel for years and recently Forteo for about a year. I have a new doctor and she is recommending Reclast. I am suppose to go in a couple days for the infusion but after reading these blogs I am considering canceling. I have had a heart stent am only 62. Is there any real reliable info out there? I tend to believe the bloggers rather than the drug makers. Any of your opinions would be much appreciated.

By: EVELYN

EVELYN — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 14:41:24 +0000

MY DR. HAS SCHEDULED ME TO HAVE THE RECLAST INFUSION; BUT I HAVE CHANGED MY MIND…I WILL TAKE CALCIUN AND VITAMIN D…