- To minimize a small risk of jaw infections, avoid scheduling your reclast in close proximity (within 6-8 weeks) of major dental procedures (not including routing teeth cleaning), or while you have an oral infection or toothache.
- Let our office know if you are currently taking any other medication for osteoporosis, such as: Zometa, alendronate (Fosamax), Actonel, Boniva, Forteo, or Prolia
- Let our office know if you are currently receiving treatment for cancer.
- You should not take reclast if you have significant kidney disease. We will require a recent test of your kidney function prior to scheduling the infusion.
- On the day of the infusion, you may eat and take your medications as usual.
- The infusion will be done through an IV, and will take approximately 15 minutes.
- You may notice mild flu-like symptoms for 1-2 days following the infusion, which should be mild and may include low-grade fever. You may take Tylenol as needed, but contact our office if symptoms are severe.
Reclast Instructions for Patients
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Diabetesmore info
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Osteoporosismore info
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Low Testosteronemore info
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Adrenal Diseasemore info
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Parathyroidmore info
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Obesitymore info
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Calcium Disordersmore info
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Hirsutismmore info
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Gestational Diabetesmore info
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Thyroidmore info
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Growth Hormonemore info
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Thyroid Cancermore info
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Thyroid Nodules and Dysfunctionmore info
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Hyperthyroidismmore info
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Type I Diabetesmore info
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Male Hypogonadismmore info
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Type II Diabetesmore info
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Menopausemore info
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Vitamin D Deficiencymore info
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Pituitary Disordersmore info
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Polycystic Ovary Syndromemore info
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