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• Actonel “Drug Holidays” May Carry Increased Hip Fracture Risks: Study

  January 19, 2022

  Russell Maas

  Taking a holiday from bone-strengthening drugs like Actonel and Fosamax may increase the risk of hip fractures, according to the findings of a new study.

• Study Questions Whether Fosamax And Similar Bone Drugs Provide Benefits After Seven Years of Use

  December 10, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study reveals that Fosamax and similar osteoporosis drugs failed to provide any benefits in preventing hip fractures after seven years of use.

• Fosamax, Similar Bone Drugs, Linked To Increased Risk of Macular Degeneration: Study

  May 24, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links continuous use of bisphosphonates, like Fosamax and Boniva, to a vision disorder known as wet age-related macular degeneration.

• Fosamax Hip Fracture Risk Identified in New Report

  September 30, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study suggests that bone-strengthing drugs like Fosamax may increase the risk hip fractures among elderly users.

• Bisphosphonates Linked To Atrial Fibrillation Risk in New Study

  March 27, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds a link between Fosamax and Atrial Fibrillation six years after federal researchers dismissed such a connection.

• Side Effects of Bisphosphonates Increase Risk of Atrial Fibrillation: Study

  October 10, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Fosamax and similar drugs may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation, according to a new study.

• Lawsuit Filed Over Femur Fracture From Use of Actonel and Fosamax

  November 13, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  An Illinois woman has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of Fosamax and Actonel, alleging that side effects of the...

• Fosamax Risks Outweigh Benefit for Osteopenia: Consumer Reports

  October 5, 2012

  Austin Kirk

  Women with low bone density that is not severe enough to be considered osteoporosis, should avoid medications like Fosamax, according...

• Actonel Lawsuit Filed Over Sudden Femur Fracture

  July 12, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  A Louisiana woman has filed a lawsuit against Procter & Gamble, Aventis and Warner Chilcott alleging that side effects of...

• FDA Suggests Consumers Use Fosamax, Actonel For 3 to 5 Years

  June 28, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  Federal drug regulators are suggesting that consumers consider limiting the use of popular osteoporosis medications, such as Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva...