Utah Fosamax Attorneys
History
Fosamax® (alendronate), is a prescription drug manufactured by Merck. It is used to treat osteoporosis, a disease in which bones become increasingly fragile. Fosamax is a bisphosphonates. Fosamax is prescribed to increase bone density, but recent evidence indicates it may have the opposite effect and destroy bone. A 2004 FDA analysis linked bisphosphonates to osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ). ONJ is an irreversible condition in which the jawbone dies and is unable to regenerate,
Fosamax is the most commonly dispensed bisphosphonate in the United States: 22 million prescriptions were written in 2004. Bisphosphonates, once taken, remain in the bones indefinitely.
Side Effects
Fosamax was intended to increase bone density. Unfortunately, it did just the opposite. It causes the jaw bone to become weak and eventually die. Symptoms of ONJ include the following:
- Loose teeth
- Jaw Pain
- Exposed bone
- Severe Mouth Infections
- Swelling in the mouth
- Mouth ulcers and sores
Negligence of Merck and other Manufacturers
Merck received information as early as 1996 that Fosamax caused ONJ. Unfortunately, Merck chose not to inform doctors, the FDA or the public. Merck instead chose to put profits over patient safety. Because of that, Merck is legally responsible to those injured by Fosamax.
Your Legal Rights
Financial compensation may be available for people who took Fosamax and who suffered:
- Loose teeth
- Jaw Pain
- Exposed bone
- Severe Mouth Infections
- Swelling in the mouth
- Mouth ulcers and sores
Free Initial Consultation
Our experienced drug injury lawyers are currently reviewing cases for people located in Utah who took Fosamax and then developed ONJ. If we accept your case we will handle it on a contingency fee basis. In other words, no fee unless we collect. If you, or a loved one, believe that you may have been injured by your use of Fosamax, please call or click for a free initial consultation. Home and hospital appointments are available.
