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• 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 Jaw Cases To Be Remanded For Trials Nationwide at Fast Pace

  September 3, 2013

  Austin Kirk

  Merck may face a hundreds Fosamax trials nationwide, as the federal MDL over jaw injuries is wound down over the next six months.

• 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...

• EMA Investigating Roche For Failure to Report Drug Side Effects

  June 26, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  European drug regulators are investigating whether Roche failed to report side effects and problems associated with a number of different...

• Study Finds Link Between Fosamax, Actonel and Femur Fractures

  May 23, 2012

  Austin Kirk

  A new study appears to provide further evidence that side effects of Fosamax, Actonel and other related osteoporosis drugs increase...

• Merck Barred From Contacting Plaintiff Doctors in Fosamax Fracture Suits

  May 15, 2012

  AboutLawsuits

  Citing physician-patient privilege, a federal judge has barred Merck from directly contacting the doctors of patients who have filed a...

• Long-Term Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva Use May Weaken Bones: Report

  May 10, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  Federal researchers are expressing concern over the side effects associated with long-term use of Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva and other bisphosphonate...

• Lawsuit Filed Over Femur Fracture From Fosamax and Boniva Use

  February 27, 2012

  Staff Writers

  An Alabama woman is suing the makers of Fosamax and Boniva, alleging that the osteoporosis drugs caused her to suffer...

• Stop Using Fosamax, Actonel, Similar Drugs After Femur Fracture: Study

  February 10, 2012

  Staff Writers

  Individuals who have suffered a femur fracture while using Fosamax, Actonel or another bisphophonate medication can decrease their chances of...