Zometa side effects

everetta

I will be having my first infusion of Zometa this week. Has anyone had any side effects from Zometa? I hope to be able to travel a few days after and to go to work the next day and wonder if this is a reasonable plan.

bgirl

everetta I had my first infusion of Zometa last Monday. It was combined with my ongoing Herceptin so it is possible my SEs could be different. I had a friend who did this infusion and had very few SEs. I, on the other hand, had a 101 fever the next day and a lower fever the day after that. Traveling a few days after I probably could have done. Going to work the next day, not so much. They list flu-like symptoms as a possible reaction. I probably wouldn't plan anything at work that I couldn't miss. Would you go to work if you had the flu?? Otherwise, you might feel okay and be able to go.

reflect

hi everette, I've had 3 infusions of zometa at 6 month intervals and haven't had any side effects at all. Good luck to you!

bravepoint

everetta, After my first Zometa infusion, I was so achy and sore the next morning that I could hardly get out of bed. I took 2 Extra Strength Tylenol and that helped. After subsequent Zometa infusions, I have been fine. based on my experience, I wouldn't plan on going to work the next day after your first Zometa but travelling a few days later will probably OK.,

everetta

I have had 6 infusions of zometa. My first infusion I had very bad side effects and the other 5 I had no side effects. Originally I had been told to have three yers of infusions. Now at the end of three years they are suggesting up to 5 years. Has anyone had this recommendation?