Fosamax Injury Claim (Alendronate)

Fosamax Drug Defect Claim

Merck & Company manufactures Fosamax (Alendronate) to treat loss of bone density and other bone related diseases.  Fosamaz is predominately prescribed for post-menopausal woman suffering from osteoporosis.  Other drugs in this category include Zometa and Aredia, both manufactured by Novartis Pharmaceuticals.  These dangerous drugs have been linked to numbness or swelling and Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ), commonly known as "dead jaw."  If you have experienced any of the dangerous side effects associated with these drugs, you may have a Fosamax injury claim for pain and suffering. 

Osteonecrosis is a serious bone disease that can affect large joints in the body.  This disease is usually the result of a severe fracture or dislocation.  However, reports prove that Fosamax, Zometa, and Aredia can all cause Osteonecrosis of the jaw.  Contact a Fosamax drug defect lawyer immediately to discuss your rights and legal remedies against the manufacturer.  Also note that studies are showing a direct link from Fosamax to esophageal cancer and spontaneous fractures of the long bones in the legs.

Fosamax, Zometa, and Aredia all remain on the market today.   These drugs are prescribed in tablet and solution form. 

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Merck & Company is the second largest drug manufacturer in the country.  Fosamax sales in 2005 were in excess of $5 billion.  Don't you think these manufacturers could have done a little more to warn consumers of the risk of dead jaw and other serious injury?  If you or a loved one has suffered ONJ or another side effect from using Fosamax, contact a drug recall lawyer at Schultz Legal Group to discuss your Fosamax claim.

This is the second time in just a few years that Merck & Co. is being faced with serious claims that its drugs have dangerous side effects.  Over 10,000 Vioxx lawsuits have been filed against the company since 2000.  Vioxx was pulled from the market in 2003 amidst pressure from the FDA.  Drug companies have a duty to warn consumers of the potentially life-threatening side effects their products can cause.  When then fail to warn of the dangers, consumers are entitled to full compensation for all injuries and damages caused by use of a dangerous drug.

Contact the Fosamax injury lawyers at Schultz Legal Group to discuss the details of your claim.  Our lawyers are available on our consumer injury hotline at (866) 840-3636.  Don't be victimized twice, contact us today for a free consultation.