Hi. I have my first infusion of zolendronic acid tomorrow - and not looking forward to it. I was wondering, though, how quickly the side effects could kick in and if I will be ok to drive there and back. Thanks anyone that can help! x
@flojo You should be fine to drive. For my first one, my husband came with me just in case but I could have driven. I have had 4 and only had side effects with first and second and they were mild. My oncologist recommended taking paracetamol about an hour before for the infusion for the first one. I was a bit achy/sniffly/shivery/ headache in the early evening (infusion was at 10am) and the next day but then fine. The second one was much milder and 3 and 4, nothing really.
All the best
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Thank you!
@flojo I’ve had 2 and my experience has been exactly the same as bordercat’s. I drove myself and had symptoms as she described 36 hours later.
Good luck
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Hi
I have had one so far back in April. I had my Herceptin injection at the same time. I had no side effects at all, and definitely would have been ok to drive. My husband did accompany me just in case.
Hope it goes well.
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Thanks everyone. That’s reassuring! xx
Just to update…I did drive and felt fine. Feel a bit tired at the moment so will see how the weekend pans out. But the infusion itself was alright. Thanks again. x
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