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Fosamax® Lawsuits

Fosamax® and other oral bisphosphonates have long been associated with an increased risk of degradation and death of jawbone tissue, what is called osteonecrosis of the jaw or ONJ. More recently, additional side effects have come to light, including severe, possibly incapacitating bone, joint, and muscle pain, and the drug may actually cause one of the conditions it was designed and marketed to prevent: thigh fractures.

If you have been taking Fosamax®, Actonel, Boniva, Reclast, or any other oral bisphosphonate, you may be eligible for compensation for injuries you suffered as a result. But the drug manufacturers will likely fight your claim, so you need a lawyer with experience handling dangerous drug lawsuits, a lawyer that other lawyers trust to guide this type of lawsuit to a successful resolution.

Please call (855) 646-4355 or e-mail the Taylor Law Firm to learn about our experience and how it can help your case.

How Fosamax® Works

Your bones are not just made when you grow, they are constantly being removed and rebuilt. When we are young our bodies build more bone than they remove, but this balance reverses with age, reducing the density and strength of our bones. Eventually, they become porous and brittle, a condition known as osteoporosis.

Fosamax®, Boniva, Actonel, and other oral bisphosphonates work by inhibiting the process of bone removal, without inhibiting the process of bone reconstruction which should, ideally leading to denser, stronger bones.

Why Fosamax® Can Be Dangerous

Fosamax® can be a dangerous drug because bone removal is not always bad. Both the removal and rebuilding of bone material actually helps your bones stay healthy and strong. If you suppress bone removal, it can change the structure of the bones, making them strong but not tough, hard but brittle and vulnerable to injury. It may even impair their ability to maintain bone mass or to recover from even minor injuries.

Studies have shown that the gains from using Fosamax® and other oral bisphosphonates leveled off after about four years, potentially followed by a loss of bone mass. Fosamax® and other bisphosphonates can also be incorporated into the bones, and some studies suggest that this interferes with the integrity of the bone.

Fosamax® and Ostenecrosis of the Jaw

Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) has been a known side effect of Fosamax® and other oral bisphosphonates for many years. In osteonecrosis of the jaw, the jawbone dies and erodes away, leading to disfigurement and disability. This is most common in people who have oral surgery or an infection. One theory is that Fosamax®'s inhibitory effect on bone restructuring is more pronounced in the jaw than elsewhere in the body because the jaw is an active site of bone restructuring. Fosamax® is also known to suppress the formation of new blood vessels, which may impair the jaw's ability to heal after surgery or infection due to a lack of nutrition.

At this point, we are unable to take cases related to Fosamax® and ONJ.

Fosamax® and Severe Bone and Muscle Pain

There have been many reports of patients experiencing significant muscle or joint pain as a result of treatment with Fosamax®, Boniva, Actonel, and other oral bisphosphonates. The pain, described as "extreme," "disabling," or "incapacitating," may begin from one day to 52 months after beginning treatment with oral bisphosphonates. According to the FDA's Health Alert, there is currently no known cause and no specific risk factors, and the only relief is to discontinue use. There is evidence to suggest that this type of bone or muscle pain may be a warning sign that your bones are growing vulnerable to atypical thigh fractures.

Fosamax® and Thigh Fractures

The exact relationship between Fosamax® use and atypical (unusual) thigh fractures is unknown, but some studies suggest that you may be 1.5-4 times as likely to suffer from an atypical thigh fracture after using Fosamax®, Boniva, Actonel, or other oral bisphosphonates for an extended period of time.

In October 2010, the FDA issued a Drug Safety Communication that it was adding an increased risk of atypical thigh fractures to the list of warnings and precautions for Fosamax® and other oral bisphosphonates. This communication reports that these unusual fractures "have been predominantly reported in patients taking bisphosphonates."

Why Choose the Taylor Law Firm for Your Fosamax® Case

Mobile drug recall lawyer, Jerry Taylor has big-firm experience handling tens of thousands of dangerous drug lawsuit cases like Fosamax® cases. He has interviewed top executives at Pfizer and other major drug companies about their role in manufacturing and marketing drugs that cause injuries. His expertise has been recognized by judges and other lawyers, who selected him to be on the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee for Fosamax® lawsuits, a small group of lawyers that make decisions and direct all Fosamax® lawsuits nationwide.

Although his experience at large law firms has served him well, Jerry established his own firm to combine the experience and skills necessary for successfully pursuing these cases with the personal touch that ensures no one's case gets lost in a bureaucratic shuffle.

To discuss your injuries after taking Fosamax®, Boniva, or Actonel case, please contact the Taylor Law Firm, LLC today and schedule your free consultation if you are in Alabama or Mississippi including the areas of Mobile, Pensacola, Pascagoula, or Gulfport.