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Can anyone tell me their experience with Zometa or Xgeva? How long they have to take it in the side effects.

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Aberdeen, NC
February 24, 2023
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

JGH ask your dr for a different kind of bone strengthener. I was switched to Arredia and have no side effects.

March 2, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Be sure to ask questions about dental care during and after the use of these drugs.

February 24, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

It’s capable of causing jaw death - others on this forum have reported cases of this happening

Never get extractions, implants and other dental surgical procedures while on Xgeva or Zometa or similar

March 13, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I've taken it a long time with only some achiness the 1st night or following day.
It seems to be doing what it's supposed to do. Protecting my bones.

March 13, 2023 (edited)
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I was switched to Arredia. I had flu like symptoms from zometa. Everyone is different.

April 1, 2023

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