Fosamax
Are you at risk for Bone Death?
The drug Fosamax, prescribed to
prevent osteporosis and Paget’s disease, has been linked to a very serious
and painful condition known as osteonecrosis – or “bone death.”
Osteonecrosis occurs when the bone tissue in the jaw fails to heal after
minor trauma, such as a tooth extraction, exposing the bone. The exposure
eventually causes the bone to become infected and fractured, rotting out the
jaw over time until the dead bone tissue must be surgically removed.
Fosamax (alendronate), manufactured by Merck & Company is a bisphosphonate
medication that alters the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body
– and is often used to increase bone mass and reduce fractures. However,
when bone material is altered, bones can become frailer, putting patients at
risk of fracture and osteonecrosis. Adding insult to injury, the majority of
cases occur in cancer patients after a dental procedure.
If you suffer from osteonecrosis, you deserve answers and immediate assistance. Contact the attorneys at Brown & Crouppen by calling 1-866-991-4700 today – we are familiar with these cases and we are ready to help.
The discovery of the Fosamax-osteonecrosis connection was first published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in May 2004. That information prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to require that all bisphosphonate labels include warnings about osteonecrosis. Other drug companies updated their labels in 2004 – yet to date, Merck has not included the warning on its Fosamax label.
Bisphosphonates remain in bone indefinitely. Symptoms of bone death in the jaw include:
Pain
Swelling
Infection of the gums
Loosening of the teeth
Poor healing of the gums
Numbness, or a feeling of heaviness in the jaw
Exposed bone.
Prevention and early treatment of osteonecrosis can help preserve the jaw
bone. Individuals using Fosamax or other bisphosphonates should attempt to
avoid tooth extractions and other major dental work while on the drug.
Fosamax can also irritate the esophagus – researchers discovered that taking Fosamax in combination with the popular arthritis drug Naproxin may increase the risk of developing stomach ulcers.
Please consult your physician before discontinuing any medication, but if you have taken Fosamax and suffered from osteonecrosis you may be entitled to compensation.
The experienced Fosamax lawyers at Brown & Crouppen provide tough, aggressive representation for victims and their families. When you choose us to handle your Fosamax lawsuit, our entire team becomes fully committed to your cause. We’ll find answers, hold negligent companies responsible and get you the compensation you deserve.
Brown & Crouppen can help you make informed decisions about your legal rights, so please call Brown & Crouppen Toll-Free at: 1-866-991-4700 for your free legal consultation or save time with our online Contact Form.
For more information on Fosamax, see our Fosamax Frequently Asked Questions.
If you suffer from osteonecrosis, you deserve answers and immediate assistance. Contact the attorneys at Brown & Crouppen by calling 1-866-991-4700 today – we are familiar with these cases and we are ready to help.
The discovery of the Fosamax-osteonecrosis connection was first published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in May 2004. That information prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to require that all bisphosphonate labels include warnings about osteonecrosis. Other drug companies updated their labels in 2004 – yet to date, Merck has not included the warning on its Fosamax label.
Bisphosphonates remain in bone indefinitely. Symptoms of bone death in the jaw include:
Fosamax can also irritate the esophagus – researchers discovered that taking Fosamax in combination with the popular arthritis drug Naproxin may increase the risk of developing stomach ulcers.
Please consult your physician before discontinuing any medication, but if you have taken Fosamax and suffered from osteonecrosis you may be entitled to compensation.
The experienced Fosamax lawyers at Brown & Crouppen provide tough, aggressive representation for victims and their families. When you choose us to handle your Fosamax lawsuit, our entire team becomes fully committed to your cause. We’ll find answers, hold negligent companies responsible and get you the compensation you deserve.
Brown & Crouppen can help you make informed decisions about your legal rights, so please call Brown & Crouppen Toll-Free at: 1-866-991-4700 for your free legal consultation or save time with our online Contact Form.
For more information on Fosamax, see our Fosamax Frequently Asked Questions.
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