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Simple Oversights that may Cause Harm to Fosamax Patients

By: Ronald K. Redman | 2011-09-08 | Medicine
Over the past few months one of Merck’s bestselling drugs, Fosamax or alendonate sodium in its generic version, has been in the bad light because of the many reports concerning the adverse effects of the drug. No one wants these people to deal with such unfavorable events. read more

Information on Fosamax Problems

By: Ronald K. Redman | 2011-12-10 | Medicine
With around 37 million written prescriptions, Fosamax is one of the most popular drug. Right now, this drug is being relegated to a big issue after a significant number of its long-time users reported experiencing femur fractures. read more

Using Fosamax Beyond Its Prescription

By: Ronald K. Redman | 2012-01-06 | Medicine
Fosamax is the leading bone-strengthening drug written over 20 million prescriptions annually for the treatment of several bone diseases. read more

The Company who Made Fosamax

By: Ronald K. Redman | 2011-10-10 | Medical Business
Over time, one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies has been in the bad light. Merck has been receiving reports from its patronizers regarding unfavorable effects from its drugs, some of which results in a lawsuit. read more

Fosamax Use May Cause Musculoskeletal Pain

By: Elaine Turner | 2012-03-12 | Medicine
Distributed and manufactured by Merck, Fosamax first gained FDA approval in 1995. However, in 2008 the FDA publicly released a warning which talks about the existence of serious bone, joint and muscle pain in patients who have taken Fosamax. Many experts consider this an important warning because according to the FDA the link between Fosamax and musculoskeletal pain may be overlooked by doctors w read more

Patient Gets Better After Quitting Fosamax

By: Edith Gordon | 2011-06-14 | Women's Health
A patient reports feeling better after taking off her fosamax medication. read more

Fosamax and Some Thoughts to Consider

By: Ronald K. Redman | 2011-10-27 | Medicine
According to researchers, experiencing bone fractures is higher among people suffering from osteoporosis. The bone becomes weaker with the known conditions involve in osteoporosis. The medication often recommended for these people is in the form of a biphosphonate drug. The drug called Fosamax is one of the best examples. read more

Best Medicine in Osteoporosis is Fosamax

By: Mike Bordon | 2010-09-28 | Medicine
This drug is used to cure osteoporosis, i.e. a bone disease affect postmenopausal women in the United States. Fosamax is used by men and women both to treat the osteoporosis disease. In this disease bones of a person are becoming weak on a regular basis which leads to fractures of the bones. Fosamax is used to renew and stimulate weak bones so that to avoid any major fracture of the bones. read more

Fosamax Now has New FDA Warning

By: Ronald K. Redman | 2011-12-13 | Health and safety
The FDA issued a safety announcement last 2010 with regards to “the risk of atypical fractures of the thigh, known as subtrochanteric and diaphyseal femur fractures, in patients who take bisphosphonates for osteoporosis,” warning patients to be alert of an “dull or aching pain” in their hip or thigh and advising healthcare professionals to be alert to the increased risk of uncommon femoral read more

What to Consider When Taking Fosamax

By: Ronald K. Redman | 2011-09-13 | Medicine
There are already 10 million Americans – both men and women – who are diagnosed to have osteoporosis with 34 million others deemed to suffer the same fate. It’s no wonder why every year more or less 20 million prescriptions are being filled for the drug and is also one of the bestselling drugs. Because of the many patronizers of the drug, many will benefit from these safety reminders on taki read more

consumerinjurylawyers : Fosamax : Fosamax

By: Susan Ardizzoni | 2010-10-13 | Acne
Fosamax is a prescription drug used to treat osteoporotic patients. Fosamax is manufactured by the pharmaceutical company Merck. This drug has been linked to an unusual low trauma femur fracture and necrosis of the jaw (ONJ). Studies continue in universities to provide further information on fosamax injuries. read more

Can Non-Americans File Fosamax Femur Fracture Lawsuits?

By: Ronald K. Redman | 2011-03-31 | Diseases and Conditions
Merck sells Fosamax all over the world. Between 1999 and 2009 it made $23.8 billion in worldwide Fosamax sales. Fosamax, however, causes several awful side effects, the two main ones being osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) and atypical low-impact femur fractures. read more

Serious Side Effects To Consider Before Using Fosamax

By: Ronald K. Redman | 2011-10-21 | Medicine
Fosamax is also known as aldenortrate sodium and is a kind of drug that belongs to a group called biphosphonates. The drug was initially and primarily created to treat individuals who suffer from or could possibly acquire osteoporosis. read more

Fosamax Femur Fracture Lawyers Should Name Numerous Causes of Action

By: Bryan Sartin | 2011-05-03 | Health and safety
Those who obtain a Fosamax femur fracture lawyer and sue a drugmaker over their abnormal thigh bone break, in an effort to maximize their chances of obtaining compensation, should consider naming as many legitimate causes of action as possible against blameworthy manufacturers. read more

With Help of Lawyer, PA Woman Files Fosamax Femur Lawsuit

By: Marlene R. Wayne | 2011-04-09 | Health and safety
Last month, a Pennsylvania woman and her Fosamax femur lawyer filed a lawsuit against Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., alleging that her spontaneous leg break was caused by a generic version of the osteoporosis drug Fosamax. read more