There have been a growing number of reports tying the popular osteoporosis drug Fosamax to serious bone fractures, particularly the femur, in patients who take the drug for more than five years. Ironically, the drug is prescribed to women in order to strengthen their bones.
Many women have experienced fractures more closely resembling a car accident injury than an injury from a minor fall, where the bone completely snaps in two. Often, these injuries have been caused by casual daily activities such as walking down steps, actions not commonly associated with such serious bone fractures.
Fosamax has been associated with other pharmaceutical injuries in the past. The drug has been known to cause severe musculoskeletal pain, and it has been linked to a condition called osteonecrosis, resulting in the death of bone tissue in the jaw.
Merck, the maker of Fosamax, has often downplayed these side effects, claiming that there is not clear evidence to link these conditions to the drug. While the FDA has asked Merck to update their warning label to address these side effects, the pharmaceutical manufacturer has been very slow to comply.
If you have suffered a serious injury related to your consumption of Fosamax for osteoporosis, you may be entitled to receive compensation for your damages. An experienced pharmaceutical injury attorney can review your claim and advise you on the best way to proceed.
If you have a Fosamax claim in the Mobile, Alabama area, please contact the defective drug lawyers at Stipe Injury Law today to schedule your free initial consultation.
Written by Andrew Martin: professional blogger and guru of misfortune
