Reclast and Polymyalgia rheumatica - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Polymyalgia rheumatica is reported as a side effect among people who take Reclast (zoledronic acid), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Prednisone, and have Stress and anxiety.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Polymyalgia rheumatica when taking Reclast. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 15,446 people who have side effects when taking Reclast from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Reclast?

Reclast has active ingredients of zoledronic acid. It is often used in osteoporosis. eHealthMe is studying from 15,774 Reclast users. Check the latest studies of Reclast.

What is Polymyalgia rheumatica?

Polymyalgia rheumatica (pain in many muscles) is found to be associated with 381 drugs and 553 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Polymyalgia rheumatica.

On Jul, 14, 2026

15,446 people reported to have side effects when taking Reclast.
Among them, 25 people (0.16%) have Polymyalgia rheumatica.

Could Reclast cause Polymyalgia rheumatica?

Among these 25 people:

How long have people been on Reclast when they have Polymyalgia rheumatica? *

What is the gender of people who have Polymyalgia rheumatica when taking Reclast? *

female: 96 %
male: 4 %

What is the age of people who have Polymyalgia rheumatica when taking Reclast? *

What are other drugs people take besides Reclast? *

What are other side effects people have besides Polymyalgia rheumatica? *

Joint Pain: 13 people, 52.00%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 11 people, 44.00%
Pain In Extremity: 11 people, 44.00%
Pain: 10 people, 40.00%
Influenza Like Illness: 9 people, 36.00%
Red Blood Cell Sedimentation Rate Increased: 8 people, 32.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 7 people, 28.00%
Musculoskeletal Pain (pain affects the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves): 7 people, 28.00%
Bone Pain: 6 people, 24.00%
Fever: 5 people, 20.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 12.00%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 8.00%
Paget's Disease (disorder that involves abnormal bone destruction and regrowth, which results in deformity): 1 person, 4.00%
Indigestion: 1 person, 4.00%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 1 person, 4.00%
Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 1 person, 4.00%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 1 person, 4.00%
Cardiac Disorder: 1 person, 4.00%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 1 person, 4.00%
Abdominal Pain: 1 person, 4.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on zoledronic acid (the active ingredients of Reclast) and Reclast (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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