Fosamax Attorneys

Recent studies have linked the drug Fosamax to a devastating condition called osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ), also known as Dead Jaw Syndrome. Fosamax, manufactured by Merck, is an oral bisphosphonate used primarily in protecting bones that have been damaged by osteoporosis and also for Paget's disease.

These studies have determined that numerous patients who have taken Fosamax have developed this condition, despite Merck's claims of safety. ONJ prevents the jawbone from healing correctly after usual dental procedures. There are even severe cases where the jawbone essentially rots and dies. More than 2,400 people have experienced Jaw Death from taking Fosamax.

In addition to Fosamax, there are other bisphosphonates that are causing this debilitating disease. There include Actenol, Aredia, and Zometa.

Merck's refusal to issue a Fosamax warning has helped to keep both the medical community and the public unaware of the potential dangers posed by Fosamax. A lawsuit filed in a US District Court alleges that Merck deliberately concealed the drug's adverse side effects from doctors and patients. The allegations stem from evidence suggesting that Merck knew that Fosamax could cause ONJ and yet still neglected to comply with the FDA's request to add a Fosamax warning to all drug labeling.

Merck claims to have added a Fosamax warning label in July of 2005, but this claim is misleading. Merck included the warning on page 13 of a 22-page document it distributes to pharmacies that fill Fosamax prescriptions. It is very doubtful that the common patient or doctor would ever see this concealed warning.

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with osteonecrosis, you need to get in touch with a Fosamax attorney as soon as possible. Even if you have taken or are currently taking Fosamax and think you may have osteonecrosis, let us help in contacting a Fosamax attorney who can evaluate your case. The Fosamax attorneys that we work with are experienced in drug litigation and are knowledgeable on this Fosamax litigation.

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