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(also known as Pamidronate)
Pamidronate is used to treat hypercalcemia (too much calcium in the blood) that may occur with some types of cancer. It is also used to treat Paget's disease of bone and to treat bone metastases (spread of cancer).
This medicine is to be administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor.
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Multiple Myeloma | 17 |
100% |
| Osteogenesis Imperfecta | 1 |
100% |
| Fibrous Dysplasia | 2 |
100% |
| Depression - Teen | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 100% (21
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still having meds seems to work as it has not grown any since having pamidronate but pain is still the same.
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Flu like symptoms the first 2 times then no issues.
Taking it monthly
Taking it monthly
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Worked, but stopped because of fear of osteonecrosis. Have now resumed due to bone crumbling, but only once every three months,
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The only treatment I have is Aredia every 2 months with, fortunately, no side effects.
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I have NO bone involement
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used in place of zometa for bone pain.
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Rec'vg monthly with some neg but manageable SE.
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you've hit the nail on the head SBrint! I had Aridia for 2 1/2 years after I was first diagnosed -- on a monthly basis -- and learned to drink BEFOR... [More] -
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I had my first transfusion of Aredia last month. About 3am the next morning, I had flu like symptoms. During the day it was ok, but then the next ni... [More] -
Does the surgery work? Aredia?
I was diagnosed with fibrous dysplasia in my skull about three years ago and had to have surgery in November, 2008. I have been fortunate to have a ph... [More]
