Our Anaheim products liability lawyers represent victims injured because they took medications that caused them serious injury, health complications, or death. Fosamax, which is an oral bisphosphonate used by osteoporosis patients, is one of a number of drugs linked to serious conditions, including Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (also known as Dead Jaw Syndrome).
ONJ can cause the jaw to feel numb and heavy and may lead to dental complications, swelling up the gums, loosening of the teeth, tooth pain, jaw abscesses, infection, and the death of portions of the jaw. Women are reportedly at higher risk of suffering from ONJ because they are more likely than men to sustain bone-related conditions that require that they take a bisphosphonate. Fosamax is also administered to patients suffering from Paget's disease, as well as some kinds of cancer that can spread to the bone and.
It is unacceptable for a drug manufacturer to sell any drug that is so dangerous that it can cause serious injuries or illness. If there are any side effects, it is the drug maker's responsibility to warn about them so that patients and doctors are aware of the risks involved.
Our Orange County, California Fosamax injury lawyers know how to prove liability. We are not afraid to go up against large drug manufacturers so that our clients can recoup their compensation for products liability, personal injury, or wrongful death. Merck & Company manufactures Fosamax.
Other Possible Fosamax Side Effects:
• Nausea
• Gastro Intestinal Abnormalities
• Diarrhea
• Flatulence
• Esophagus ulceration
• Obstipation
• Eye problems
• Muscle pain
• Bone pain
• Joint pain
• Skin rash
• Stevens Johnson Syndrome
• TEN
Unfortunately, there are drugs that have been approved by the FDA that end up later proving dangerous.
Fosamax, NIH
More Blog Posts:
Does Fosamax Up the Risk of Femur Fractures? New England Journal of Medicine Says Yes, California Injury Lawyers Blog, June 9, 2011
FDA Turns Down Merck's Bid To Get Gardasil Approved as an HPV Vaccine for Women 27 and Older, California Injury Lawyers Blog, May 13, 2011
$2M Accutane Lawsuit Awarded to Woman Who Developed Ulcerative Colitis, California Injury Lawyers Blog, May 3, 2011
To schedule your free consultation, contact our California Fosamax injury lawyers today.
