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Irish_Dem

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1. Do not get the once a year infusion treatment for osteoporosis.

Reply to Marthe48 (Original post)

Tue Apr 1, 2025, 01:15 PM

Apr 1

I got once a year infusion of reclast and had a serious side effect which lasted an entire year.

It dropped my blood pressure very low. I keep fainting during the day.
I had to sip on Gatorade all day to prevent the dizziness and fainting.

And then I had a routine colonoscopy where my BP went to 40/20, a medical
emergency and scare the heck out of the medical team.

They had to keep me in the hospital to observe me.

Once the year had passed I was fine.

The point is about a one year infusion is that if you have a side effect you
are stuck with it for the entire year.

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Would anyone like to share experience with Reclast or other [View all] Marthe48 Apr 1 OP

Do not get the once a year infusion treatment for osteoporosis. Irish_Dem Apr 1 #1

Thanks for that information Marthe48 Apr 1 #2

Yes if you are taking a pill and have an adverse side effect, you stop the pill. Irish_Dem Apr 1 #3

I am into markie Apr 1 #4

I have had 4 infusions over about the past 8 years. CareyOn Apr 1 #5

Reclast reaction DelMar dem Apr 1 #6

Thanks for this information Marthe48 Apr 2 #7