Fosamax Lawsuits
A number of Fosamax users have already filed Fosamax lawsuits in federal court against the drug’s manufacturer, Merck, claiming that it knew about this dangerous and debilitating side effect but failed to act to protect the public.
According to the plaintiffs in this Fosamax lawsuit, “Fosamax is a defective product because it can cause osteonecrosis of the jaw or a rotting of the jawbone.”
The suit alleges that Merck hid (and continues to hide) Fosamax’s potentially dangerous side effects from patients and doctors.
Fosamax lawsuits have been filed, claiming that Merck knew about ONJ but did not act to protect the public.
Why do doctors prescribe Fosamax?
Fosamax is often prescribed to osteoporosis patients, and advanced cancer and Paget’s disease patients in order to help fight the thinning of bone that is common in those diseases.
Most users are prescribed Fosamax to treat symptoms of the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis—one that is especially common in post-menopausal women. Mounting evidence now suggests that millions of osteoporosis, cancer and Paget’s disease patients who take or have taken Fosamax may be at risk for this rare condition.
Fosamax attorneys can help
If you or a loved has taken the osteoporosis medication Fosamax or other bone-density medication like Actonel or Boniva and experienced symptoms of jaw death or other serious medical complications, you are strongly encouraged to visit a dentist.
