Since 2003, about 3,000 Fosamax patients have developed osteonecrosis of the jaw, a painful condition that causes the decay of jawbone.

Although many patients who were taking Fosamax as part of their cancer treatments have developed jaw necrosis, patients with osteoporosis or Paget’s disease have also developed the condition after taking Fosamax.

Although the Food and Drug Administration told Merck & Co., the manufacturer of Fosamax, to issue a warning about the risk of Fosamax side effects in 2004, the information sheet given to patients with the drug still carries no warnings that the drug could cause them to develop osteonecrosis of the jaw.
 

Many turn to lawyers for help 

Many patients who developed jaw necrosis have contacted an attorney about filing a Fosamax lawsuit.

These patients have alleged that they were not warned about the risk of Fosamax side effects which they faced from taking the bisphosphonate drug and that they would not have used Fosamax had they been aware of the potential risks.

If you have developed osteonecrosis of the jaw after taking Fosamax, you may wish to speak with an attorney about filing a lawsuit.

An experienced Fosamax lawyer can help you to gather the medical records and other evidence needed to prove your case, and can guide you through the process of filing a Fosamax lawsuit.

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