In the wake of the growing number of dangerous drug lawsuits claiming that use of Fosamax and other bisphosphonate drugs is linked to jawbone death and atypical femur fractures in osteoporosis patients, the Food and Drug Administration has announced that it will set up an advisory committee to explore the benefits and risks of using this medications. Fosamax is manufactured by Merck & Co, which has been the named the defendant of approximately 1,000 products liability lawsuits over the drug. Other bisphosphonates that will be part of the discussion include Reclast, Boniva, Atelvia, and Actonel, Fosamax Plus D, Actonel with Calcium, and Reclast.
Since the FDA approved Fosamax in 1995, more than 20 million people have taken the medication. Fosamax is the brand name for alendronate, which is a kind of bisphosphonate drug. It is used to treat osteoporosis in both men and women, including postmenopausal females and men and women whose osteoporosis was steroid induced. It is also commonly used to treat Paget's disease.
In addition to the Fosamax lawsuits and other complaints, numerous studies have reported that severely suppressed bone turnover may be linked with taking Fosamax for an extended period of time. If you or someone you love has suffered the complications and conditions after taking Fosamax or another bisphosphonate, you should speak with our Orange County, Ca. Fosamax lawyers right away so we can help you determine whether or not you have a California dangerous drug claim.
If you'd like more information about the FDA's committee and their findings, you should contact the FDA. The Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee meeting will take place in Adelphi, Maryland at the Marriott Inn and Conference Center on September 9, 2011.
September 9, 2011: Joint Meeting of the Reproductive Health Drugs Advisory Committee and the Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee Meeting Announcement, FDA, September 9, 2011
Related Web Resources:
Fosamax, NIH
More Blog Posts:
Fosamax Lawsuit: Retired Teacher Sues Merck After She Breaks Her Thigh Bone, California Injury Lawyers, June 30, 2011
Fosamax Drug Linked to Dead Jaw, California Injury Lawyers, June 15, 2011
Does Fosamax Up the Risk of Femur Fractures? New England Journal of Medicine Says Yes, California Injury Lawyers Blog, June 9, 2011
