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...