Fosamax is a drug that is used to treat osteoporosis in men and women. Since being introduced in late 1995, Fosamax is the most extensively used oral bisphosphonate, taken by more than 20 million people. However, there are dangers associated with Fosamax, resulting in numerous Fosamax lawsuits against the manufacturer of the drug. In October 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced bisphosphonate drugs would need to change their labels to specify the risks Fosamax may pose to patients taking bisphosphonates to treat osteoporosis. The label change will reflect the risk of femur fractures or breaks occurring to those using bisphosphonates.
The kinds of leg fractures that have been linked to bisphosphonate use, including Fosamax, are unusual femur fractures, the large bone in the upper leg.
Fosamax has also been linked to many serious and often severe side effects, including esophageal cancer; inflammation of the throat, stomach and esophagus; and bone, joint, and muscle pain. As early as 2001, Fosamax was also linked to osteonecrosis of the jaw, or ONJ. It is also referred to as “dead jaw syndrome.” Dentists and oral surgeons noticed during a patient’s dental work a correlation between teeth and jaw decay, as well as jaw bone loss with bisphosphonate use. (See separate link to Fosamax and ONJ).
Solberg, Stewart, Miller and Tjon are investigating possible Fosamax “femur fracture” injury lawsuits in Fargo, North Dakota and Minnesota. If the Solberg law firm takes your case, you pay nothing unless you make a recovery. If you were on Fosamax and suffered a femur fracture or ONJ, you may have a substantial claim. Call 237.3166 (Fargo) or 1.877.237.3166 (toll free) or email mmiller@solberglaw.com.
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