20 results

• Zometa Side Effects Increase Risk of Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: Study

  January 14, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study suggests frequent Zometa injections increase the risk of jawbone death for some cancer patients.

• 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.

• Use of Fosamax, Other Bone Drugs Drop After Reports of Fractures, Lawsuits

  July 21, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Fewer people now use Fosamax and similar bone strengthening drugs following reports of femur fractures associated with side effects of bisphosphonates, according to a new study.

• Stopping Zometa Use After Three Years Lowers Risk of Fracture: Study

  December 12, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  Taking a three year drug holiday can decrease the risk of bone fractures, according to the findings of a new study.

• 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.

• Zometa Jaw Decay Trial Ends in Defense Verdict

  May 17, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A New Jersey jury returned a defense verdict this week in a trial over claims that the bone-strengthening drug Zometa...

• Zometa Lawsuit Results in $10.45M Verdict Over Jaw Damage

  November 6, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  A New York jury has awarded $10.45 million to a woman who filed a product liability lawsuit alleging that the...

• 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...

• Zometa Jaw Decay Verdict Upheld, Judge Blasts Novartis for Cover-Up

  November 29, 2011

  Staff Writers

  A federal judge has rejected an attempt by Novartis to overturn the verdict in a Zometa jaw decay lawsuit, highlighting...