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What is Fosamax?

Fosamax is a drug classified as a bisphosphonate. Fosamax slows bone loss while increasing bone mass, which may prevent bone fractures. The drug is commonly marketed as a medication to help and prevent or treat bone loss in osteoporosis. Have you experienced jaw bone death as a result of taking the defective drug Fosamax? A defective drug lawyer can help you seek compensation for your injuries. Contact a New York Fosamax Attorney at Finz & Finz, P.C. now!

Serious Side Effects of Fosamax

Some of the known side effects of Fosamax are gastric and esophageal inflammation. Kidney failure, ocular damage, skin reactions, and hypoglycemia have also been reported. The drug's medical insert also warns against lying down after taking Fosamax for fear it may burn a hole in the esophagus or stomach.

Many New York doctors highly advise against the use of Fosamax if a patient has any of the following:

• low blood calcium (hypocalcemia)
• a vitamin D deficiency
• kidney disease
• an ulcer in your stomach or esophagus
  
  Additional adverse side effects of Fosamax have included:
  
• chest pain
• difficulty or pain when swallowing
• pain or burning under the ribs or in the back
• new or worsening heartburn
• severe joint, bone, or muscle pain
• jaw pain, numbness, or swelling
• mild heartburn or stomach upset
• diarrhea, gas, or constipation
• headache

Fosamax and Osteonecrosis

Since 2001, there have been over 2,400 reports of bone death and jaw bone decay or osteonecrosis of the jaw by patients who have been taking Fosamax. On September 24, 2004 the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons issued a report prompting the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Merck, the manufacturers of Fosamax, to issue a warning to health care professionals concerning the drug and its connection to osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ).

The typical signs and symptoms of osteonecrosis of the jaw may include pain, swelling or infection of the gums, loosening of the teeth, poor healing of the gums, numbness or a feeling of heaviness in the jaw, drainage and exposed bone. Patients with serious cases of this condition may require the removal of sections of the jaw.

While Merck has stated the underlying cause of osteonecrosis of the jaw is uncertain and the possibility that it could be triggered by a traumatic event like tooth extraction or oral surgery. Many claim that the tooth extraction and oral surgery wouldn't be a problem if their jaws hadn't been damaged by the defective drug.

Legal Help for Fosamax Users in New York

To facilitate the process and to further understand your rights, consult with a New York lawyer who is knowledgeable regarding the dangerous side effects of Fosamax.
If you, a family member or friend have suffered a serious illness, injury, or medical condition due to the use of Fosamax, please contact a New York Defective Drug Lawyer of Finz & Finz, P.C. today at (888) FINZ-FIRM to speak with an experienced defective drug lawyer now or fill out the Free Fosamax Case Evaluation form on the right of this page.

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Fosamax News

Drugs not the best way to treat thinning bones

Nov 26, 2007 | Dr. Andrew Weil | The Vancouver Sun
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Barr shares fall on 3Q results

Nov 12, 2007 | Associated Press | Business Week Online
Shares of generic drug developer Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc. fell Thursday after the company said its third-quarter profit dropped 26 percent on charges and warned its fourth-quarter profit could miss Wall Street expectations...
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American Express net tops estimates

Oct 24, 2007 | Staff | Chicago Tribune
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