Driving after zelendronic acid infusion.

[Dontwannabesick]

Hi. A quick question please. I go for a zelendronic acid infusion tomorrow. I live about 20 minutes drive away from the hospital. Will I be OK to drive myself?

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Is this your first infusion?

This:

webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-2175...

says

"This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana can make you more dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages."

If you haven't had it before then you won't know how it affects you so I would say it might be better to arrange for someone to go with you just in case. It might not have that effect but if it does you may be stuck there for a while.

[Dontwannabesick in reply to PMRpro]

Thanks PMRpro, yes it is my first. I'll arrange a chauffer!

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Dontwannabesick]

I do think that is best - it may be unnecessary but you never know!

[Dontwannabesick in reply to PMRpro]

Better safe than sorry!

[Dontwannabesick in reply to Dontwannabesick]

Thanks to you all. Home safe and sound and feeling fine, nowhere near as bad as I feared. I'll drive next time !

[Pat9442]

I have had three now with no effects at all. I drive the 15 miles each way ( and get the bus from the park and ride) with no problem. I do the same each month for my Tocilizumab infusions

[Dontwannabesick in reply to Pat9442]

Thank you Pat. As it's my first I think I'll err on the side of caution and, much as it grieves my independant soul, I'll arrange chauffer. Then if that one goes OK I can drive myself in future.

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Hi

Yes it was so unremarkable that l thought they’d forgotten to put it in the Saline Drip! But yes a Chauffeur is always recommended because you just never know.

Take Care

MrsN x

[Dontwannabesick in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. Home safe and sound and feeling fine, nowhere near as bad as I feared. I'll drive next time !

[Hidden in reply to Dontwannabesick]

Glad you were OK ~ when do you have your next one?

Best Wishes

MrsN