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started by Gordon Hodge on 11 Feb 12
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When you or someone you love is the victim of a femur fracture after taking Fosamax, you may have a claim for compensation for your injury.If you or a loved one has been injured while taking Fosamax, you should submit a claim against the maker of the drug. Contact Us now to discuss your own claim for free.
We are currently accepting patients who have been affected by Fosamax. Our defective drug attorneys know the law and will work to secure the fair compensation that you deserve. While you concentrate on recovering, we'll concentrate on defending your legal rights.
Fosamax Linked to Sudden Femur Fractures
The often prescribed osteoporosis prescription drug Fosamax that was designed to strengthen your bones has been linked to sudden femur breaks in women taking the drug.
The widely accepted drug is often given to women who need to reduce the risk of sustaining a bone fracture and to help boost bone mass quickly.
Nevertheless, Fosamax, a prescription medicine that is also being used to treat osteoporosis has recently been connected with a life threatening bone disease.
Fosamax is a bisphosphonate and is manufactured by Merck. Many reports have connected Fosamax to unexpected femur fractures, the majority of which occurred in the course of low-energy activities, including walking down steps.
Merck, the manufacturer of the medication, has dismissed a connection between the medicine and any fractures.
Other serious and unwanted side effects Related to Fosamax
Ulcers within the wind pipe; which may require hospitalization and extensive therapy.
Osteonecrosis of the Jaw - Deterioration of the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) can occur while you're on this medicine.
Neurological: cases of auditory hallucinations and visual disruptions while fairly uncommon, have been connected to alendronate along with other bisphosphonates.
Skin breakouts have also been reported.
Lawsuits Timeline
2006: A class action lawsuit was filed at the U.S. District Court located in Fort Meyers,Fl. This suit alleged that Merck was the direct cause why the Plaintiff developed osteonecrosis of the jaw.
2007: Yet another suit was filed claiming that Merck Frosst Canada failed to effectively warn consumers that the medicine had been linked with an increased risk of developing osteonecrosis of the jaw.
According to reports, Merck has put aside $48 million to defend the cases against them.
On January 29th 2010, a federal judge ruled that the suit claiming Fosamax caused her jaw damage wouldn't be dismissed.
Although some of the people we represent in these cases are from South Carolina, our attorneys routinely take clients from throughout the Southeastern U.S. and, in certain types of defective products and pharmaceutical cases, from across the nation. If you or a family member has been killed or injured through no-fault of your/their very own, contact the SC personal injury attorneys today for a free, no-cost consultation.
The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You need to seek advice from an lawyer for advice relating to your individual case. This article is not intended to and doesn't create an attorney-client relationship.
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