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FOSAMAX NEWS: FOSAMAX LINKED TO BONE DEATH IN JAW
Fosamax, a widely used prescription medicine produced by drug manufacturing giant, Merck & Co., was recently linked to jaw bone decay and osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ), prompting the Food and Drug Association (FDA) to issue an alert to health professionals about the risks of Fosamax. Osteonecrosis of the jaw, or “dead jaw”, causes death of the jaw, severe infections, swelling and the loosening of teeth. Patients often require long term antibiotic therapy or surgery to remove the dying bone tissue.
Fosamax, used by nearly 10 million men and women to help prevent or treat bone loss or osteoporosis, has allegedly been linked to 2,400 incidents of jaw bone decay or Osteonecrosis of the jaw since 2001. An additional 120 people taking these drugs in pill form have claimed to have such debilitating pain that they have become bedridden or in need of walkers, crutches or wheelchairs. Moreover, as much as 90 percent of drug side effects may never have been reported to the FDA, meaning the total number of people suffering from ailments because of Fosamax may be much higher.
If you have questions regarding a possible Fosamax injury related to osteonecrosis, bone death, dead jaw, or death to the jaw bone and you would like to speak with an attorney regarding your rights, please fill out our form below. Once you provide us information regarding the claim, your free consultation form will be sent to an experienced lawyer for evaluation. That lawyer will review your Fosamax form in accordance with the site's terms and conditions and may contact you to discuss your Fosamax jaw death case. There is no cost or obligation for this service.
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