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Reclast Not for People with Kidney Problems

The FDA has also issued a new warning about a long-acting osteoporosis drug called Reclast. This medication is injected once a year to strengthen bones and prevent fractures. The FDA has received two dozen reports of serious kidney problems associated with Reclast. The agency advises against using this drug in patients with kidney problems and warns doctors to make sure that patients are properly hydrated before getting the infusion. Kidney function should be monitored both before and after giving Reclast.

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Terry Graedon, PhD, is a medical anthropologist and co-host of The People’s Pharmacy radio show, co-author of The People’s Pharmacy syndicated newspaper columns and numerous books, and co-founder of The People’s Pharmacy website. Terry taught in the Duke University School of Nursing and was an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology. She is a Fellow of the Society of Applied Anthropology. Terry is one of the country's leading authorities on the science behind folk remedies..
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