Fosamax Adverse Effects

Because Merck failed to change the side effects warnings for Fosamax  adverse effects in a timely manner, lawsuits are being filed against the drug company by Fosamax users who have developed osteonecrosis of the jaw, which is an irreversible condition. The Fosamax lawsuits allege that Merck concealed what it knew about Fosamax adverse effects causing osteonecrosis of the jaw from patients and their doctors -- which is similar to what Merck previously did with its infamous painkiller, Vioxx, a couple of years earlier.fosamax lawsuit

More Studies Implicate Fosamax with Femur Fractures:
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Fosamax Bone Break femur and Thigh

A study done by Columbia University investigated 111 women taking bisphosphonates including Fosamax.  Their studies demonstrated that early on in therapy patients showed marked improvement in bone structure but after long-term use bone structure diminished.  Further studies conducted at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York observed 21 women who had femur fractures. Twelve of these patients who had been on bisphosphonates for over eight years demonstrated reduced bone mass as compared to the other 9 patients who did not take bisphosphonates.   Additionally, the Annals of Internal Medicine reported that bisphosphonates like Fosamax behave more like a bone hardener than a bone builder.  They have also observed that bone becomes brittle over time with the use of Fosamax.

On March 2010, the FDA began a safety review of Fosamax to determine whether or not there is an increase in the risk of bone fractures.  The agency is investigating the possible link between Fosamax and fractures that occur below the hip joint on patients who have been on bisphosphonates for several years.  The investigation is still on going but the FDA suggests that for patients who are currently on bisphosphonates should continue therapy but should make sure they talk to their healthcare providers if they develop any symptoms.

If you have experienced a Fosamax femur fracture or any other bone related illness while on Fosamax, you may be entitled to financial compensation for pain and suffering, lost wages and medical expenses.  You might want to speak with a Fosamax attorney to see if you qualify for a Fosamax lawsuit.  Fosamax lawsuits are currently being filed across the country.