Merck Faces Lawsuits For Insufficient Fosamax Warnings

By Author: Susan Ardizzoni
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Fosamax Lawsuit

Financial compensation may be within reach of those who have suffered from serious conditions like osteonecrosis of the jaw as a result of taking Fosamax. Fosamax is a bisphosphonate drug that was approved for use in osteoporosis treatment by the FDA (Federal Drug Administration) in 1995. The drug is intended to strengthen bones by counteracting the bone mass loss caused by bone diseases. Fosamax does this by stopping the body from clearing out the cells of the bone that need to be replaced. This leads to many serious bone related diseases and conditions as the bones become brittle and have a lessened ability to repair themselves. Together, these effects lead to a number of serious conditions. Allegedly, Merck, the manufacturer of the drug, failed to provide adequate warning of the dangerous side effects, making it responsible for the damage the drug has wreaked on the lives of many people.

Already one such Fosamax lawsuit resulted in an award of $8 million dollars to a woman who suffered from osteonecrosis of the jaw. Hundreds of other Fosamax lawsuits are being filed in state and federal ...
... courts. Represented in the Fosamax lawsuits are individuals who have suffered from one or more of the serious conditions, which research has proven can be directly linked to Fosamax.

Osteonecrosis of the jaw is one of the most severe conditions which can result from taking Fosamax. It can be painful and potentially disfiguring. Surgery is often needed to remove exposed portions of jawbone from inside the mouth. Other conditions linked to the drug are femur fractures, osteonecrosis of the jaw, the hip, the knee, or the shoulder, and jaw decay. Osteonecrosis in the hip, knee, and shoulder can lead to debilitating pain and restriction of movement.

Fosamax Warnings
An increased risk of low-impact fractures in long term Fosamax users has received significant press coverage recently. Many medical journals in the last two years have published findings which show a direct link between these injuries and Fosamax use. The FDA has also released Fosamax warnings that the drug can cause atrial fibrillation, a condition where the heart beats irregularly. People who have taken the drug may not feel any side effects for days, months, or even years after beginning to take the drug. In light of all these serious and dangerous side effects, many consumers believe that there should be a Fosamax recall. At this time there has been no Fosamax recall ordered by the FDA, but many are calling for additional Fosamax warnings.

Fosamax Lawyers

If you or a loved one have suffered a femur fracture or another bone-related ailment while taking Fosamax, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Hundreds of lawsuits are being filed around the country.

Author Bio.

Susan Ardizzoni, Ph.D. holds a Doctorate in Biology with a major in Neuroscience (medical) and minors in Biochemistry, Physics, and Mathematics with experience in basic and clinical research. Although the author is not an attorney, this article was sponsored by the law firm of Bernstein Liebhard LLP and constitutes Attorney Advertising. To learn more about Fosamax warnings or working with a Fosamax lawsuit please visit www.ConsumerInjuryLawyers.com