Fosamax

Fosmax is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis in post-menapausal women. Fosamax (Alendronate) is also used to treat osteoporosis in both men and women corticosteroids. Alendronate is also used to treat Paget’s disease of bone. Alendronate is in a class of medications called bisphosphonates and is intended to prevent bone breakdown and increasing bone density.

Harmful Effects of Fosamax

Alendronate may cause side effects. Seek medical attention if these symptom present.

• stomach pain
• constipation
• diarrhea
• gas
• bloating or fullness in the stomach
• change in ability to taste food
• headache
• dizziness
• swelling of the joints, hands, or legs

More serious side effects of Fosamax include:

• new or worsening heartburn
• difficulty swallowing
• pain on swallowing
• chest pain
• bloody vomit or vomit that looks like coffee grounds
• black, tarry, or bloody stools
• fever
• blisters or peeling skin
• rash (may be made worse by sunlight)
• itching
• hives
• swelling of eyes, face, lips, tongue, or throat
• difficulty breathing
• hoarseness
• painful or swollen gums
• loosening of the teeth
• numbness or heavy feeling in the jaw
• poor healing of the jaw
• eye pain
• dull, aching pain in the hips, groin, or thighs

Chronic Conditions Caused by Fosamax

Any side effect can develop into a chronic condition, one of the worst is osteonecrosis of the jaw. Also known as ‘death jaw’, this condition is also linked to different joints such as elbows, knees, hips and ankles. This condition causes permanent loss of blood to the jawbone tissue which in time leads to collapsing the bone. Fosamax is related to many other bone injuries such as fractures and dislocations. Any of these conditions can deliver severe pain which in some cases highlights extreme levels.

If you or someone you love suffered injuries related to taking Fosamax, call the dangerous drug lawyers at the Clore Law Group for help.