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Ostoporosis drugs and afib
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Anyone out there have any thoughts on the connection between afib and osteoporosis drugs?
Posted on 05/31/09, 01:05 pm
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Reply #1 - 05/31/09  2:58pm
" Is there a connection? I hadnt heard anything about it. "
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Reply #2 - 05/31/09  6:49pm
" Yes there is. The literature on reclast mentions it and my cardiologist confirmed it. I had a successful ablation (for afib) in Sept. and do not want to jinx it. So I was wondering if anyone else has had similar concerns "
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Reply #3 - 06/01/09  4:18pm
" Hi again, I have a friend who is on reclast, I will ask her and let you know. "
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Reply #4 - 06/01/09  6:51pm
" I have had one infusion of IV Reclast. One of the potential side effects is atrial fibrillation, though rare, I understand. I have had no problem with it. "

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