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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Dangerous Drugs and Product Liability Law
It is difficult for a layperson to adequately assess the safety of a drug before taking it. 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 are defective and …
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