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Is Reclast Infusion A Safe Treatment For Low Bone Density?

Reclast infusion annually has been recommended, after a bone density test showed my density in R hip has decreased I am afraid to take this.( I took 70 mg weekly dose . after 2 months nausea set in.) Howlong ago was Reclast approved? What are usual side effects? YYYY@YYYY you.
Thu, 18 Jan 2018
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hello welcome to healthcaremagic.

I am Dr. Arpit varshney and i will surely help you out.

reclast is zoledreonic acid. it is a bisphosphonate. thes drugs inhibit osteoclasts which cause bone resorption. so basically these drugs prevent bone breakdown.
these are mainly prescribed for osteoporosis.

i do not know exactly how long ago this medication was approved but its not been v. long. its in phase 4 of its trial.

side effects are not much and are simpler like nausea,tiredness,fever, chills, muscle/joint aches,cough,dizziness,headache,vision problems,diarrhea.

if you are experiencing nausea and vomiting please take pantop D or ondansetron.

if it doesnt resolve please talk to your clinician about changing your drug because there are other drugs available for osteoporosis.

I hope this helps.

please feel free to revert back in case of any further concerns/queries.

i wish for your good health

thank you.
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Is Reclast Infusion A Safe Treatment For Low Bone Density?

hello welcome to healthcaremagic. I am Dr. Arpit varshney and i will surely help you out. reclast is zoledreonic acid. it is a bisphosphonate. thes drugs inhibit osteoclasts which cause bone resorption. so basically these drugs prevent bone breakdown. these are mainly prescribed for osteoporosis. i do not know exactly how long ago this medication was approved but its not been v. long. its in phase 4 of its trial. side effects are not much and are simpler like nausea,tiredness,fever, chills, muscle/joint aches,cough,dizziness,headache,vision problems,diarrhea. if you are experiencing nausea and vomiting please take pantop D or ondansetron. if it doesnt resolve please talk to your clinician about changing your drug because there are other drugs available for osteoporosis. I hope this helps. please feel free to revert back in case of any further concerns/queries. i wish for your good health thank you.