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The Dangers of Fosamax, a Biphosphonate drug

Fosamax the drug known to treat and prevent osteoporosis, has been shown to increase the risk of femur fractures, osteoporosis of the jaw, ulcers and skeletal disorders.
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The Food and Drug Administration has continually reported the dangerous side effects of the prescription drug, Fosamax. Once known as the drug to treat and prevent osteoporosis in post-menopausal women and steroid-induced osteoporosis in men, it has been determined that these patients who took the drug face significant risk of a spontaneous femur fracture injury. Patients who suffer from this medication do not have to be involved in an athletic activity for a fracture to occur. In most cases, women and men have done basic daily activities and have experienced a fracture.

In recent news, the FDA has encouraged healthcare professionals to re-evaluate their patients and determine whether bisphosphonate therapy is needed. Bisphosphonates are a class of drugs that strengthen bone density, usually used to treat osteoporosis. The FDA has also concluded that although the drugs have not been proven to directly cause the fractures, the fractures are mainly reported to patients who took biphosphonates. Based on this information, it has been reported that bisphosphonates cause multiple implications in the body other than femoral fractures.

As of January 2011, there has been a link to an increased risk of osteoporosis of the jaw. This condition keeps the patient from properly healing after minor traumas, surgery or tooth extractions, leading to loss of teeth, gum infections and jaw bone damage. Fosamax should not be used for patients with certain disorders of the esophagus. Severe digestive reactions, heartburn, inflammation or ulceration of the esophagus may be developed. For prescriptions starting this year, Fosamax will include a new label updating the new information that has been uncovered about this drug. More patients will be aware of these side effects and take whatever precautions are necessary to avoid injury.

Fortunately, patients may also ask their healthcare professional for any alternative remedies to reduce the skeletal disorder, osteoporosis. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and a balanced diet, can significantly reduce the risk of bone less and may strengthen bone density. For patients suffering from osteoporosis, eating a healthy diet which includes adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D are necessary, which can be found in green vegetables, dairy and some salt water fish.

Patients who experience pain in the groin or thigh area should seek medical attention immediately before a complete fracture occurs. For additional information, visit www.webmd.com

Fosamax is the link to many types of painful health conditions. Individuals harmed by Fosamax should seek legal help. The Long Island law firm of Rudolph F.X Migliore, P.C has the resources to handle Fosamax prescription drug cases. The Migliore firm has represented clients in a wide range of product liability cases in the last three decades and has worked with nationally recognized co-counsel to reach successful settlements for clients.

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