Study Questions Whether Fosamax And Similar Bone Drugs Provide Benefits After Seven Years of Use
A new study reveals that Fosamax and similar osteoporosis drugs failed to provide any benefits in preventing hip fractures after seven years of use.
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Fosamax, Similar Bone Drugs, Linked To Increased Risk of Macular Degeneration: Study
A new study links continuous use of bisphosphonates, like Fosamax and Boniva, to a vision disorder known as wet age-related macular degeneration.
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Fosamax Jaw Cases To Be Remanded For Trials Nationwide at Fast Pace
Merck may face a hundreds Fosamax trials nationwide, as the federal MDL over jaw injuries is wound down over the next six months.
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Fosamax Risks Outweigh Benefit for Osteopenia: Consumer Reports
Women with low bone density that is not severe enough to be considered osteoporosis, should avoid medications like Fosamax, according to Consumer Reports, as the benefits provided by the treatment…
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EMA Investigating Roche For Failure to Report Drug Side Effects
European drug regulators are investigating whether Roche failed to report side effects and problems associated with a number of different drugs, which may have been linked to more than 15,000…
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Study Finds Link Between Fosamax, Actonel and Femur Fractures
A new study appears to provide further evidence that side effects of Fosamax, Actonel and other related osteoporosis drugs increase the risk of low-trauma bone fractures, which usually involve the…
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Merck Barred From Contacting Plaintiff Doctors in Fosamax Fracture Suits
Citing physician-patient privilege, a federal judge has barred Merck from directly contacting the doctors of patients who have filed a lawsuit after suffering bone fractures allegedly caused by the osteoporosis…
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Long-Term Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva Use May Weaken Bones: Report
Federal researchers are expressing concern over the side effects associated with long-term use of Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva and other bisphosphonate medications taken for osteoporosis, due to the risk of femur…
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Lawsuit Filed Over Femur Fracture From Fosamax and Boniva Use
An Alabama woman is suing the makers of Fosamax and Boniva, alleging that the osteoporosis drugs caused her to suffer femur fractures and other bone problems.
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Stop Using Fosamax, Actonel, Similar Drugs After Femur Fracture: Study
Individuals who have suffered a femur fracture while using Fosamax, Actonel or another bisphophonate medication can decrease their chances of having a second break if they simply stop taking the…