Fosamax Femur Fracture Risk Examined in Medical Journal
A new case report about an unusual Fosamax femur fracture risk indicates that a bone development imbalance may be linked to long-term use of the osteoporosis drug.
Tag Archives: Bisphosphonates
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Fosamax Lawsuits for Jaw Problems with Under 3 Years of Use Will Proceed
A federal judge in New York has rejected a motion filed by Merck & Co. to dismiss 24 Fosamax lawsuits that claimed side effects of their osteoporosis drug caused severe…
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Fosamax Jaw Damage Trial Will Not Result in Punitive Damages
According to a pretrial order, Merck & Co. will not face the possibility of punitive damages in the first Fosamax trial scheduled to begin next month in New York. The…
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Fosamax Side Effects May Increase Risk of Esophageal Tumors
According to an official from the FDA, Fosamax side effects may increase the risk of esophageal cancer. A number of cases have been reported involving individuals who developed esophageal tumors…
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FDA: No Connection between Bisphosphonates and Atrial Fibrillation
The FDA issued a statement Wednesday indicating that their safety review of bone drugs known as bisphosphonates, indicates that the medications have no association with an increased rate of atrial…
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Zometa and Fosamax Linked to Atrial Fibrillation
According to a study presented this week at the 74th annual conference of the American College of Chest Physicians, the use of osteoporosis drugs Zometa and Fosamax increase the risk…