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Is Reclast Infusion Good Replacement For Fosamax?

MY INTERNIST HAS RECOMMENDED RECLAST INFUSION AS I WAS UNABLE TO TOLERATE FOSAMAX AND HAVE HX OF GASTRITIS, GERD, BARRETT'S. WITH A DRUG GIVEN ONE TIME PER YEAR I AM WONDERING HOW LONG THE SIDE EFFECTS LAST IF I HAVE ANY? SHORT TERM OR FOR A YEAR?

SORRY DR GRbbF TO BOTHER YOU, I DIDN'T REALIZE THIS WAS A PAY FOR ANSWER SITE. HAVE A GOOD EVENING.
Sat, 25 Jan 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case with diligence.

Yes reclast is good replacement for fosamax but side effects may remain same as

Check your bone strength with DEXA SCAN and you can start medication according to level of osteoporosis,
You need to start supplement of calcium with vitamin D, vit B12,
I will advise you to do regular physiotherapy and exercises as my patients find much relief by these therapies.

You need to take diet rich in calcium and vitamin D.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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Is Reclast Infusion Good Replacement For Fosamax?

Hello, I have studied your case with diligence. Yes reclast is good replacement for fosamax but side effects may remain same as Check your bone strength with DEXA SCAN and you can start medication according to level of osteoporosis, You need to start supplement of calcium with vitamin D, vit B12, I will advise you to do regular physiotherapy and exercises as my patients find much relief by these therapies. You need to take diet rich in calcium and vitamin D. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care