Consumer Alert: Fosamax May Cause Osteonecrosis ("Jaw Death")
April 12, 2006
Fosamax is a medicine in the bisphosphonates family that is prescribed widely to prevent bone loss or the decrease of bone density. It is commonly used by post-menopausal women. There have been reports that persons taking Fosamax have developed a severe problem in which bone in their jaws dies. This “jaw death” (also referred to jaw necrosis or jaw decay) often appears after minor trauma such as a tooth extraction. According to press reports, the American Association of Endodontists recently released a position paper that cautions that many patients who take Fosamax may be at risk this terrible complication. Other bisphosphonates such as Actonel may also be implicated.
If you or someone you know has taken Fosamax and has suffered jaw injuries, you may wish to contact us. Please call Gary Wilson or Tara Sutton at 612-349-8500 or e-mail them at this link: contact us.
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