Fosamax Lawyers By State

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Fosamax®?
  Fosamax® is the brand name for “Alendronate Sodium;” a bisphosphonate medication developed by Merck & Co., Inc. and marketed since 1994 for the treatment of Osteoporosis and … more
• Are there risks involved in taking Fosamax®?
  Clinical studies suggest a link between taking Fosamax® and a devastating and progressively debilitating condition known as Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ), or “Dead Jaw;” a rarely … more
• How is Fosamax® associated with ONJ?
  Studies indicate that Fosamax® can inhibit and restrict blood flow to bone tissue so that minor trauma to the jaw, such as tooth extractions, do not heal properly (and at some point, the jaw … more

Legal Articles

• Defective Drug Warning Labels and Off-Label Use
  When doctors prescribe drugs they usually take great care to explain the potential side effects you may experience. These warnings are repeated by a pharmacist when you pick up your drugs, and persist on the lengthy warnings labels included with every prescription. These warning labels have been approved by the FDA, often after years of rigorous trials and testing. Drug companies can spend … more
• Dangerous Drugs and Product Liability Law
  It is difficult for a consumer to adequately assess the safety of a drug before taking it based on limited knowledge. Instead we rely on others such as drug manufacturers, distributors, doctors and pharmacists to help us make the right decision regarding pharmaceutical drugs. While many drugs do what they are intended to do and help relieve our pain or improve our health, some drugs … more