Fosamax Lawsuit Possibility

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A report in Medical News Today outlined some of the dangers or Fosamax:

The following information has been reported related to Fosamax:

-- Fosamax causes a rare disease called osteonecrosis of the jaw, (ONJ)
-- New cases are cropping up each day where a patient's jawbone rots and dies
-- The American Association of Endondontists issued a statement recommending that dental surgeons should check on whether patients take Fosamax prior to working on their teeth
-- Those taking Fosamax should be considered at risk for ONJ
-- The Food and Drug Administration has ordered the makers of bisphosphonates to list ONJ in its precautions on package inserts.
-- A recent medical article revealed that as many as 38% of patients on bisphosphonates therapy have necrosis of the maxilla, the major bone of the upper jaw.

Furthermore, a number of other side effects and symptoms can occur when using Fosamax, which include:

-- Severe digestive reactions including nausea, heartburn, stomach pain, diarrhea, and muscle cramps
-- Inflammation, irritation or ulceration of the esophagus
-- Chest Pain, heartburn or difficulty swallowing
-- Blood clotting disorders
-- Anemia
-- Dental problems
-- Numbness, tight muscles in the face as well as seizures
-- Irritability and unusual thoughts or behaviors

Medical News TodayClick Here to read the full story.