Fosamax® Femur Fracture Lawsuits
If you or someone you love has suffered an injury that you believe may have been caused by the osteoporosis medication, Fosamax®, you may be entitled to seek and recover compensation for your financial expenses as well as your pain and suffering. To find out if you qualify, contact an experienced and highly qualified Fosamax® injury attorney today. All initial consultations are free and are conducted in a private and confidential setting.
Do You Qualify to File a Fosamax® Lawsuit?
Fosamax® has been linked to some dangerous side effects, including osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) also known as “dead jaw” and atrial fibrillation, a condition marked by irregular heartbeats. The medication is also suspected of increasing a patient’s risk of suffering sudden fractures to the femur after long-term use.
Fosamax® Side Effect History
The popular osteoporosis drug was first linked to the development of ONJ after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was prompted to review the safety of the medication along with other drugs in its class (bisphosphonate drugs). The agency requested that Merck, the drug manufacturing company, update the drug’s label to include a warning of the potential risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw in 2005.
In January 2008, the FDA issued a warning to alert patients and healthcare providers that Fosamax® had also been linked to severe and debilitating bone, joint and muscle pain.
Suspected of Causing Femur Fractures
Today, there is more evidence that the medication may be dangerous for certain users, for long periods of time. Patients have reported sudden femur breaks while taking the medication. Some researchers and doctors believe that Fosamax® over suppresses the breakdown of the bone, which, over time can put patients at risk of painful femur breaks. Lawsuits have been filed against Merck for painful femur fractures. Investigations continue although Merck denies a cause and effect relationship between the medication and bone fractures.
Schedule a Private Consultation With a Fosamax® Injury Lawyer
For more information, or if you would like to speak with an attorney about your personal experience with Fosamax®, please contact us today. We are available to investigate lawsuits on behalf of injured individuals nationwide.
Our Fosamax® injury lawyers will discuss your specific circumstances, privately, to determine if you qualify to file a claim. If we believe your case has merit, we will fight aggressively to ensure you recover the maximum amount of compensation available. We will help you obtain compensation for your medical and hospital costs as well as your physical and emotional pain.
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