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Osteoporosis Drug Causing Osteonecrosis of the Jaw

Posted by Ronald K. Redman on Thursday, July 5, 2012, In : Fosamax Lawsuit 
If you are afflicted by osteoporosis, it is highly likely that you are taking bisphosphonates as yourprimary medicine. With this, it is important that caution must be taken because osteonecrosis of the jaw has been found out among bisphosphonate users. This may be the reason why there is a debate going on if Fosamax long term use is still advisable.

The Columbia University College of Dental Medicine conducted a study about how bisphosphonates can cause osteonecrosis of the jaw among its users....

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Brittle-Bone Disease on Hollywood Artists

Posted by Ronald K. Redman on Friday, April 27, 2012, In : Fosamax Lawsuit 
By and large, osteoporosis may hit anyone. Even one’s favorite celebrities are not immune to this problem. In fact, some of the TV personalities and actresses we see today are diagnosed with osteoporosis, and they manage to get by just seemingly fine. However, one cannot help but think whether they will be affected of the news that Merck wins sixth Fosamax lawsuit.
 
You might know her as a loud and comic TV show host poking fun at some celebrities' fashion faux pas, but actress and comedienn...

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Why Is The Side Effects of A Bisphosphonate Too Much To Handle?

Posted by Ronald K. Redman on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, In : Fosamax Lawsuit 
Studies have shown that bisphosphonates like Fosamax, which is a drug created to treat osteoporosis has dangerous long term side effects. In fact, more studies are being developed to explore more about this issue. And recently, a goat bone graft study explained the relationship between Fosamax and femur fractures.
 
Fosamax, a brand name for an alendronate sodium drug, is distributed by Merck & Co. And it has been a popular choice for doctors to prescribe to their patients who suffer from osteo...

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Post Menopausal Bleeding

Posted by Ronald K. Redman on Thursday, February 2, 2012, In : Fosamax Lawsuit 
Different changes come to different people as they age. For women, the process of going through menopause is by far the most expected. One of the sad things that can be a consequence of this condition is osteoporosis. There are osteoporosis medicines that can help lessen the risks. It is also interesting to note that these osteoporosis treatments can help people with leukemia. However, we must take into account that osteoporosis may only be recognized when it is already too late due to the de...

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Things We Need to Know About Osteoporosis

Posted by Ronald K. Redman on Wednesday, January 11, 2012, In : Fosamax Lawsuit 
Osteoporosis is a critical bone illness that has already impacted more than 10 million Americans – and maybe 34 million more in the near future, U.S. health authorities say. This has been considered a big problem that thousands of medical research are being made about it every year. Recently, Arizona researchers discovered a new connection between osteoporosis and vitamin D.

The risk factors for osteoporosis are divided into two categories: modifiable and non-modifiable. Modifiable f...

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Detecting Osteoporosis

Posted by Ronald K. Redman on Wednesday, December 28, 2011, In : Fosamax Lawsuit 
When all the risk factors are duly considered, no one is safe from osteoporosis, medical experts say. As of the latest count, more than 10 million Americans, both men and women, have already been identified to have acquired this brittle bone disease with 34 million more at high risk. So that health plans will be initiated sooner, detecting the disease before it develops further is crucial. As a result, it was discovered that osteoporosis can be prevented through protein-rich diet.

Many ...
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Is Coffee Really Good For You?

Posted by Ronald K. Redman on Friday, December 16, 2011, In : Fosamax Lawsuit 
Coffee is a daily staple to many people’s lives. Often they need it to function better in their day-to-day activities. A recent study shows how coffee reduces the effectiveness of drugs like Fosamax. This should be helpful in deciding whether we still want to drink coffee. Meanwhile, here are other bad effects of coffee:

Addictive

The main ingredient of coffee is caffeine, which is known to have properties that can be addicting or habit-forming. Like how drugs can be addicting is how also...

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Fosamax and Its Side Effects

Posted by Ronald K. Redman on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, In : Fosamax Lawsuit 
Fosamax is a very popular drug with around 37 million written prescriptions in just one year. But positive impressions are now changing as its adverse impacts have been reported. Femur fractures and osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) are just a few of the side effects being talked about. Now, women using Fosamax are advised to undergo a regular femur scan.

Fosamax is generically known as alendronate sodium. This drug belongs to the group of medicines called biphosphonates that has a special...

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The Effects of Fosamax

Posted by Ronald K. Redman on Thursday, November 24, 2011, In : Fosamax Lawsuit 
Femur fractures may happen anytime. There can be many reasons why this bone condition happens but even mundane activities can be enough of a reason like athletic jumping on a rope with your neighborhood children. This condition has started many researches and the use of biphosphonate drugs like Fosamax were found out to result in femur fractures. Fosamax and another biphosphonate are now being tested on space stations.

Fosamax belongs to a class of drugs called biphosphonates, which are...

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Merck Earns While You Suffer From Fosamax

Posted by Ronald K. Redman on Thursday, November 10, 2011, In : Fosamax Lawsuit 

Jaw death has been linked with the osteoporosis drug Fosamax (Alendronate Sodium). Osteonecrosis of the jaw is a serious condition affecting the parts of the jawbone. If it remains untreated, it can lead to extreme pain which may require removal of the jaw.

Fosamax is a bisphosphonate drug designed to cure bone loss caused by osteoporosis among women during post-menopausal period. About 3,000 cases of ONJ have been reported since 2003 and more than 10 million have used Fosamax after it was...

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Fosamax Considerations

Posted by Ronald K. Redman on Wednesday, October 26, 2011, In : Fosamax Lawsuit 

According to researchers, experiencing bone fractures is higher among people suffering from osteoporosis. This has to do with the known conditions that make the bone weaker. For these people, a biphosphonate medication is often recommended. For a biphosphonate medication, one of the best example is the drug called Fosamax. Right now, as issues with this drug surfaced, the number of people filing complaints kept on rising, which shows how popular the drug has become. However, if its his...


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Fight Osteoporosis with the Help of Weight-Bearing Exercises

Posted by Ronald K. Redman on Friday, October 14, 2011, In : Fosamax Lawsuit 
Osteoporosis is now terrorizing the lives of 10 million Americans – and probably 34 million more in the near future. There are many options available to manage the disease including and osteoporosis drug which can reduce bone loss associated with breast cancer medication. However, the entire treatment requires not just pharmaceutical interventions but also proper diet, healthy lifestyle and regular weight-bearing exercises.

Weight-bearing exercise refers to an activity you do while on...
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Introducing Fosamax, its Dosage and Uses

Posted by Ronald K. Redman on Monday, September 26, 2011, In : Fosamax Lawsuit 
  
 Fosamax or also known as Fosamax+D is the brand name of Alendronate Sodium or Alendronic Acid. The purpose of this drug is to cure bones that are weakening and deteriorating. Study suggests that response to bisphosphonates correlates with Vitamin D levels.

Merck & Co. Inc., one of the world’s pharmaceutical giant, first created and sold Fosamax. It was originally approved in September 1995. Merck’s patent expiry was in 2008 even so, it continues to sell Fosamax and now combines it wi...

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Even Drugs Can Cause Osteoporosis

Posted by Ronald K. Redman on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, In : Fosamax Lawsuit 
fosamax femur fracture
It was not so long ago when Fosamax started to receive complaints about its adverse effects putting its name in the bad light. Furthermore, legal pursuit have actually been made and the opening statements made in the fifth Fosamax lawsuit will definitely serve as a preview on how the proceedings will develop. With millions of people patronizing Fosamax, this issue will be a major concern. 

There’s no doubt Fosamax is one of the most recommended drugs in the United States every year. This dru...

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