Important Information About Fosamax
What is Fosamax?
Fosamax is a bisphosphonate drug that has been used to treat osteoporosis (often in postmenopausal women) as well as other bone diseases, such as Paget’s disease. Both males and females have been prescribed Fosamax in an effort to slow down the deterioration of bones, though those who are pregnant or under 18 are warned not to use the drug. Fosamax Femur fractures have been known to occur when people have been taking the drug.
The FDA has announced that all bisphosphonates used for osteoporosis will now have to carry a warning about some serious but rare fractures of the thighbone. The warning should not cause patients taking bisphosphonates to be afraid of their medicine. The drugs are an important mainstay of osteoporosis management. They have prevented innumerable fractures in their years of use.
Some users of Fosamax have suffered from femur fractures, osteonecrosis of the jaw also known as Jaw Necrosis, ONJ, Bis-Phossy Jaw or Dead Jaw. The creators of Fosamax did not warn users of the side effects. All these terms may sound confusing but they are something you should not look past.
What are Bisphosphonates?
Bisphosphonates are used in tablet form such as Fosamax used to prevent osteoporosis and treat osteoporosis in post-menopausal women. Some stronger forms are used to manage the advanced cancers that have filtrated the bone, where it can cause bone pain and even fractures. Some cancers that can penetrate the bone include lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, multiple myeloma and others.
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