Drug Alert! Please read the following important information.

Does the use of Fosamax and Alendronate cause femur breaks?

FDA warns patients of the dangers of using bisphosphonates like Fosamax and its generic Alendronate.

Fosamax and Alendronate have recently been in the news after post-menopausal women taking the bisphosphonates have suffered serious femur, or thigh bone, breaks. (link to Contact Us page)

What do Fosamax and Alendronate treat?

Doctors prescribe Fosamax and Alendronate for various conditions.

Uses of the drug include:

Treatment and prevention of osteoporosis, the weakening of the bones, in post-menopausal women.
Treatment of osteoporosis in men.
Treatment of Paget's disease in the bone. Paget's disease occurs when the bones become soft and brittle, causing deformities or easy breakage.

Fosamax and Alendronate should add density to bones, preventing bone breakdown.

How are Fosamax and Alendronate taken?
Depending on the type and severity of your condition:

Take 5, 10, 35, and 70 mg doses once every week in the morning for osteoporosis treatment.
Take 40 mg doses once a day for six months to treat Paget's disease.

*Fosamax and Alendronate come in both tablet and liquid form.

What are the side effects?
There are many side effects of Fosamax and Alendronate, but the most common include:

Nausea
Headache
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Swelling of joints, hands, or legs
Difficulty or pain when swallowing
Stomach pain

One common side effect of Fosamax and Alendronate is an increased risk of femur breaks in patients with osteoporosis.

The FDA has released an official warning about the drugs, and we are currently handling cases against Merck, the makers of Fosamax and Alendronate. We represent patients who have suffered thigh bone breaks while taking Fosamax.

Since our Bisphosphonates Litigation Group has already been selected by the Federal Court of New York to be a member of the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee, we have extensive experience trying these cases.

If you or a loved one has experienced a femur or thigh bone break while taking Fosamax, then contact the Bisphosphonates Litigation Group at 888.824.3400. We will handle your case personally, having succeeded in obtaining million dollar settlements for our clients.

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Bisphosphonates Litigation Group

629 East Main Street
Hendersonville, TN 37075

The Bisphosphonates Litigation Group handles bisphosphonate femur break cases all over the United States. It helps patients who have suffered thigh bone fractures while taking bisphosphonates like Fosamax, Fosamax Plus D, Alendronate, Boniva, Reclast, Actonel, Actonel with Calcium, and Atelvia.

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Library for Fosamax:

Should I File A Fosamax Lawsuit? When A Legal Action Against A Drug Manufacturer Becomes Necessary
Drug Alert: Did you fracture your leg while on Fosamax? Read this article, and contact the Bisphosphonates Litigation Group to have your pressing legal questions addressed.
Taking Fosamax For Osteoporosis: Do The Benefits Outweigh The Risks?
Long-term, the risks of Fosamax may outweigh the benefits. Contact the Bisphosphonates Litigation Group to obtain advice about your legal recourses.
How Safe Is Your Osteopenia Medication? The Risk of Leg Fractures Accompanying Bisphosphonate Therapy
Did you break your leg while taking Fosamax for osteopenia? Contact the Bisphosphonates Litigation Group to learn more about your legal rights and recourses.
Don’t Allow Your Osteoporosis Treatment To Put You At Risk!
Drug Alert: Did you fracture your leg while on Fosamax? Read this article, and contact the Bisphosphonates Litigation Group to have your pressing legal questions addressed.
Osteoporosis and Leg Fractures: Could It Have Been Your Medication?
Did you suffer a fracture while taking medication for osteoporosis? If so, read this article, and contact the Bisphosphonates Litigation Group to learn about your rights and recourses.
Does Using Fosamax Actually Increase Your Chances of Fracturing Your leg?
Did you suffer a fracture while taking Fosamax? Read this article, and contact the Bisphosphonates Litigation Group to obtain further information and schedule a confidential consultation.
I’ve suffered a femur break while taking Fosamax – now what?
What do you do if you’ve suffered a femur fracture while taking Fosamax? Learn the important steps to take to protect your health as well as your rights.