User Reviews for Zometa intravenous

On my 4th treatment. My first treatment I had MANY side effects, headache,aches and pains etc. I read if Zometa is given over a 30 minute time span instead of 15 side effects are minimal. I don't know if it is coinsidence or my body got used to the drug but I don't have any side effects other than Fatique since changing to the 30 minute dosage.

No problems with the injection. Zometa treatment not covered by Medicare or my supplement. Should be if it is such a good treatment.

just had my first iv Zometa with not so nice side effects. Had breast cancer and had radiotherapy. Didnt require Chaemo. Wondering what advantage this is in post menapausal women 63yrs.Can I get research anywhere on this group

I am using this drug for bone thinning. The day I had the infusion I had chills and my hips hurt really bad. The next day I felt like I had the flu. I will have another infusion in six months. I hope this will work to strenthen my bones.

My bones are stronger.I recieve treatment once a month by IV.I have not experience no bad side effects.

Taking for 2.5 years. Usually on day 2 after I have flu like symptoms. Doc told me to take Tums on day of iv. This works pretty well. The symptoms are tolerable.

mild nauseousness day of injection

First treatment, the next day I was in bed with pain all over. The following ones have been with no side affects at all.. I am now in my 7th monthly infusion. This last one made more tired for some reason. I must say I am very pleased with the ease of use, and very satisfied. As far as working, only time will tell. I did not have pain until I broke a bone in my shoulder. That is how the metasteses was discovered. Now have it also in sternum and in back ribs. None of them ever caused my any pain until the shoulder break occurring from attempting to button my jeans... That was the worst pain aside from giving birth! !... It took about 8 months to heal and very little pain when truing to reach up to high..Read More Read Less

This has helped with my bone loss from chemo and radiation for the past three years but is extremely painful for me for four days, given once a year by IV, I have extreme flu like symptoms that are very painful.It affects the larger bones mostly, hips and back giving me a severe headache.I find no comfortable way to sit or lie down.I have to take Vicadin for four days to get though it, but the advantage is how it has increased the strength in my bone loss and improved my bones.It affects everyone differently and unfortunately I have severe pain with this.I recommend it for improving your bone strength.Read More Read Less

I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 12/09. Received radiation for plasmacytoma in my skull. Have been receiving Zometa infusions monthly for a year. Just lately experiencing pain in my upper arms. Hard to life my arms up to take off a shirt, etc. Still, I think its a small price to pay for benefit. I still have M/M, but my blood numbers are good and fairly constant.

1st dose real bad side effects 2 days then eased up, take every 3 months just over 5 years, tolerate better however ongoing side effects that are unbearable, I've decided to discontinue Zometa/Zoladex/Aromasin and see if my quality of life improves as I've been in bed the most part of three years w/ side effects, was diagnosed Breast Cancer 6 years ago stage 3C w/ 11 positive out of 14 lymph nodes, estrogen +. Treated w/ adriamiacin, cytoxin & taxol. Then radiation followed by zoladex/zometa/aromasin therapy. Any thoughts/suggestions much appreciated, anyone else choose to discontinue Zometa against Dr.'s advise?Read More Read Less

A lesion was found on my pelvis after a pet scan. I received radiation, chemo and zometa. After six months the lesion was gone. I have to continue taking zometa by i.v. for up to two more years.

I have had a treatment of Zometa once a month for the last 2 years. Side effects have been the same every month. Flu like feelings sore swollen feet and hands. Very tired and usually down in bed for two days.

Very mild aches for a couple of days.

SOME TIMES I'M VERY TIRED AND WEAK FOR A FEW DAYS AFTER MY INFUSION AND HAVE TO PUSH MYSELF OUT OF BED AND OVERALL PAIN LEVEL JUMPS TO "5" OR "6" EVEN WITH THE MORPHINE SULF. "SA" THAT I'M ON FOR THE DAMAGE TO MY SPINE ( THE DOSE IS FROM A CAREFUL PAIN MGNT. STUDY TO CONTROL MY LEVEL TO ABOUT "1". AN EXTRE DOSE USUALY GETS THINGS BACK TO A COMFORT ZONE.

I had breast cancer , recurring after 37 yr. I was taking Arimidex which ruined my already fragile bones. I only get Zometa every 6 mos and have had no problems with it.

I had my first treatment yesterday. 24 hours later I was struck with stabbing pain in my lower belly and have to keep taking pain relievers to get by. I'm going to have to call in tomorrow to get more pain meds.

just started treatment

extreme neck pain,level 4 pain at site 2yrs after raditation,1.5 years of zometa .no dr has answer or even wants to discuss