Fosamax is a type of drug known as bisphosphonates. Recently a link has been found between bisphosphonates and a serious bone disease called osteonecrosis of the jaw, which leads to rotting and death of the jaw. The discovery, published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, prompted both the US, Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) and Novartis, the manufacturer of bisphosphonates used in cancer chemotherapy, to issue a warning to health care professionals.
Bisphosphonates such as Fosamax, Zometa, Didronel, Aredia, Actonel, and Boniva are commonly used to treat, prevent, and even reverse bone loss associated with osteoporosis, chemotherapy, and other bone loss disorders.
If you or a loved one have taken Fosamax and have been injured as a result of Fosamax side effects such as osteonecrosis of the jaw contact the personal injury and product liability lawyers of the Hill Boren Law Firm to determine if you have a case. Our firm has over 35 years of experience and has successfully represented thousands of clients. Contact us today for your free, confidential case evaluation.