The drug named Fosamax was
designed to prevent the bone disease osteoporosis in
postmenopausal women Osteoporosis is a disease that causes
bones to lose density and strength as they age, and it
affects over 40 million people in the United States alone.
The majority of the people who suffer from osteoporosis are
women over the age of 55, but the disease can strike
virtually anyone at any age.
Fosamax was marketed to help rebuild and strengthen weakened
bones and to prevent potentially life-threatening breaks and
fractures, however, Fosamax causes a number of potentially
serious side effects. Fosamax can cause a great deal of
gastrointestinal distress including nausea, stomach pain,
and constipation. In rare circumstances it can result in
Osteonecrosis of the jaw, or what is commonly referred to
“dead jaw.” Dead Jaw causes the bones in the jaw to swell,
severely affecting the ability of the individual to eat,
speak, and swallow.
If you have suffered the side effects of Fosamax you may be
able to take legal action against those responsible. Let a
dedicated and experienced Fosamax lawyer help you get the
compensation you deserve. Contact one in your area today.
