Reviewer: ?????? M.J., 65-74 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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This is a followup on my previous 2 entries after being given the IV fusion of Zoledronic back in Nov of 2015. I still am being treated for the rash and itching that occurred approx 2 weeks after the IV at the VA Hospital. I've seen 4 Dermatologists at the VA Hosp and have been prescribed numerous meds and to take cool showers and use ice when itching is severe. The last Dr I saw was about 2 w ... Show Full Comment

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This is a followup on my previous 2 entries after being given the IV fusion of Zoledronic back in Nov of 2015. I still am being treated for the rash and itching that occurred approx 2 weeks after the IV at the VA Hospital. I've seen 4 Dermatologists at the VA Hosp and have been prescribed numerous meds and to take cool showers and use ice when itching is severe. The last Dr I saw was about 2 weeks ago and he prescribed Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP,0.1% and 2 days after I am finally seeing results. The itching is gone and the redness where the bumps had broken due to scratching is relieved and they form a scab and the scabs are dropping off, It is such a relief! I suppose that they may have given me the other drugs previously then worked up to this drug at this time perhaps. Though it is NOT fully cleared up I definitely feel and see an improvement on my back; however, my scalp and neck have yet to show the same response; i.e., it seems to be taking longer. I will keep you updated. WOW! It has been over 8 months since I had that IV and putting up with this. I don't go shirtless because of what it has looked like on my back.
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Reviewer: ?????, 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Had infusion IV at VA last week and have had NO side effects or reactions during these very few days. I am Diabetic and Bone Scan and Test showed Osteoporosis in 1998 and again this year, I will update in about a month as to any side effects that I might encounter, if any.

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Had infusion IV at VA last week and have had NO side effects or reactions during these very few days. I am Diabetic and Bone Scan and Test showed Osteoporosis in 1998 and again this year, I will update in about a month as to any side effects that I might encounter, if any.
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Reviewer: Christy, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I had my first infusion 2 weeks ago. The reaction I had within 12 hours of the procedure was horrible. My entire spine felt like it was going to break. After 2 weeks, I still have severe headaches every day, chills, and a very stiff neck. The dr. says this is unusual and I attribute the excess pain to my spinal stenosis condition. I will not take the drug again, even if it helps my osteo.

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I had my first infusion 2 weeks ago. The reaction I had within 12 hours of the procedure was horrible. My entire spine felt like it was going to break. After 2 weeks, I still have severe headaches every day, chills, and a very stiff neck. The dr. says this is unusual and I attribute the excess pain to my spinal stenosis condition. I will not take the drug again, even if it helps my osteo.
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Reviewer: 75 or over Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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So far as I know I have not had any problems with it.

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So far as I know I have not had any problems with it.
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Reviewer: Kbell, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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My second dose of Zometa caused a severe allergic reaction of hives at the injection site and other body parts. I have bone and joint pain,especially in my hip.My right side is very weak. This drug has been my worst nightmare. Even after 6 months, the pain persist. I've contacted FDA concerning this drug.

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My second dose of Zometa caused a severe allergic reaction of hives at the injection site and other body parts. I have bone and joint pain,especially in my hip.My right side is very weak. This drug has been my worst nightmare. Even after 6 months, the pain persist. I've contacted FDA concerning this drug.
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