Side Effects of Zometa?

I had Zometa one week ago. Hydrate the day before and the day of infusion. I had zero side effects.

The actual infusion is only 15-20 minutes.

Thanks. My next infusion is in April.

I’ve had 5 infusions and the only side effects I’ve had is loss of appetite. Have begun to have teeth tenderness on one side of mouth and flu like symptoms.

I've had several infusions of something. The First few was fine. The next one knocked me on my butt. I got home and was hungry and I live about a block from a little grocery store. So I just started walking and about halfway there i knew I wasn't going to make it. So I turned back and went straight to bed. Slept for hours. Lesson: have some easy food to eat. I don't know how tired I was as i sleep badly the night before. It was also a long day to have everything done (blood, chemo in arm, cat, bone scan then the Zometa. I'm 73.

I went for a walk after my infusion and by the time I was done I felt like someone had beat me with a board. I had flu-like symptoms - very achy and a bad headache. I read later that that is a side effect of Zometa. I have another infusion in July… sigh

Thank you!

I’m supposed to have the zometa infusion in April. After reading the meds that are in it I don’t think I will do it! Can’t understand why she wants me to have it as my bone scans were good

I think it might reinforce the bones to stay strong. Ask and tell us what the Dr. Says.

Will do

I wrote a question on this drug also. After about 2 weeks I had edema all over my body but most severely in both feet and up my legs a bit. I have never had swollen ankles or edema in my life. I still have some. I am afraid to get another infiin 6 months. I also had pressure on my chest

Many people in this community have shared experiences with Zometa and its potential side effects, so you're definitely not alone in having questions about this medication. Common side effects that community members have discussed include flu-like symptoms, fatigue, and bone pain, though experiences can vary quite a bit from person to person. Consider discussing any specific concerns with your healthcare team, and feel free to share more details here if you'd like support from others who may have similar experiences.