Fosamax has been linked to Bone Breaks
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If youor a loved one is thevictimof a femur fractureaftertaking Fosamax, you may have a claim for compensation for yourinjuries.If you or a loved one has been injured while taking Fosamax, you shouldfilea claimagainstthemanufacturer of the drug. ContactUs right now tostartyourclaimfor free.
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Fosamax Linked toSudden Femur Fractures
The well knownosteoporosis prescription medication Fosamax which wasintended tostrengthen boneshas beenconnected tosudden femur breaksin womentaking themedication.
The widely usedprescription drugis generallygiven towomenwho needto reduce the risk of sustaining abone fracture and to helpbuildbone mass.
Nevertheless, Fosamax, a prescription medicationthatisalso usedto treatosteoporosis has been recentlylinked toa life threateningbone condition.
Fosamax is a bisphosphonate and is made by Merck. Numerousreportshave connected Fosamax tosudden femur fractures, many of whichtook placein the course of low-energy activities, which includewalkingdownsteps.
Merck, the producerof themedication, has denieda connectionbetween themedicineand anybone injuries.
Additionalsevereand unwanted side effectsRelated to Fosamax
Ulcers inside thewind pipe; which may require hospitalization as well asextensivetherapy.
Osteonecrosis of theJaw - Deteriorationof the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) mayoccurwhile you are onthis drug.
Neurological: cases ofauditory hallucinations as well asvisualdisruptions whilefairlyuncommon, have beenassociated with alendronate and other bisphosphonates.
Skinrasheshave beenreported.
LitigationTimeline
2006: A class action suitwas filedin theU.S. District Court located in Fort Meyers,Florida. Thesuit allegedthat Merck was theprimary reason why the Plaintiff developed osteonecrosis of thejaw.
2007: Anotherpersonal injury lawsuitwas filedclaimingthat Merck Frosst Canada did notproperlywarnconsumersthat the medicine wasconnected to an increasedrisk ofdeveloping osteonecrosis of thejaw.
According to reports, Merck has placedaside $48 million to fightthe casesagainst them.
On Jan 29th 2010, a federal judge ruledthat thelawsuitclaiming Fosamax caused her jaw damagewould not bedismissed.
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