Important Information About Fosomax

Fosamax is a bisphosphonate drug that has been used to treat osteoporosis (often in postmenopausal women) as well as other bone diseases, such as Paget's disease. Both males and females have been prescribed Fosamax in an effort to slow down the deterioration of bones, though those who are pregnant or under 18 are warned not to use the drug. Fosamax Femur fractures have been known to occur when people have been taking the drug.

The FDA has announced that all bisphosphonates used for osteoporosis will now have to carry a warning about some serious but rare fractures of the thighbone. The warning should not cause patients taking bisphosphonates to be afraid of their medicine. The drugs are an important mainstay of osteoporosis management. They have prevented innumerable fractures in their years of use.

Some users of Fosomax have suffered from femur fractures, osteonecrosis of the jaw also known as Jaw Necrosis, ONJ, Bis-Phossy Jaw or Dead Jaw. The creators of Fosomax did not warn users of the side effects. All these terms may sound confusing but they are something you should not look past.

What are Bisphosphonates?

Bisphosphonates are used in tablet form such as Fosomax used to prevent osteoporosis and treat osteoporosis in post-menopausal women. Some stronger forms are used to manage the advanced cancers that have filtrated the bone, where it can cause bone pain and even fractures. Some cancers that can penetrate the bone include lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, multiple myeloma and others.

If you or anyone you know that has taken Fosomax please contact an attorney today.

Some more information about Fosomax Femur Fracture

• FDA Will Review Fosamax, Boniva for Safety

The review, of a class of drugs known as bisphosphonates that are commonly prescribed to treat osteoporosis and designed to build bone mass, will try to determine if they increase the risk of femur fractures.

• FDA Drug Safety Communication: Ongoing safety review of oral bisphosphonates and atypical subtrochanteric femur fractures

Patients and healthcare professionals may have questions about oral bisphosphonate medications and atypical subtrochanteric femur fractures…