I am having my first Zolendric acid infusion on Monday and being given my ribociclib tablets to start. At my pre-assessment I was told there was no problem starting both on the same day but I am wondering if I should delay the ribociclib till I know what the side effects from the ZA will be like. Any thoughts? Thanks.
Hello - I had exactly the same worries when I was starting Ribociclib and having my Zoledrenic acid infusion on the same day but my nurse was really reassuring and told me that it wasn’t an issue at all. I also got the impression that the side effects of the infusion would, in general, be short term, whereas the ribo ones might last longer and potentially differ each cycle. I might be totally wrong on this but that was how it seemed when I had mine. I was very lucky in that I felt fine after my infusion but I did drink loads of water and also got an early night! Ribo - touch wood - seems ok for now. Know this could all change but you have to celebrate when things seem ok don’t you?! Good luck with it all xxx
That’s really useful information - you have put my mind at ease. This forum is brilliant 
Thanks x
1 Like
Hello pearl2,
Thanks for posting asking about having ribociclib and zoledronic acid at the same time.
Although you can have them at the same time, some people do decide to space out treatments for a little while to see what side effects they may have. As @tryingnottogoogle explains she took them at the same. It’s really a personal decision. You may also want to post on the going through treatment section of our forums to see what other women have done.
We offer other services where you can also connect with others.
Do call our helpline if you would like to talk this through or have any further questions. The helpline team have time to listen, talk things through and signpost you to additional support and information if necessary. Your call will be confidential, and the number is free from UK landlines and all mobile networks.
Our number is 0808 800 6000. If you have hearing or speech difficulties dial 18001 followed by our number and the call will go through Relay UK. Our helpline has access to telephone interpreters if language translation is required.
If you would prefer one of our nurses to call you. Please complete this form ticking the box agreeing to a call back.
Our usual opening hours are Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm and 9am -1pm on Saturday.
We are closed on English bank holidays.
We will be closed for training on Monday 11th May 2026.
Out of hours you can leave a message and we will call you back when we next open.
We’re continually evaluating this service. If you want to provide feedback, please click the link to complete the survey . It should take approximately 10 minutes.
Best wishes,
Jane
Breast Care Nurse
Please read the disclaimer Full details on how we collect and use your data can be found in our Privacy Policy
As we are unable to monitor for further replies, this thread will now be closed. If you have any additional questions or would like to provide feedback, please start a new thread, call our helpline, email us or request a call back.