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drug_recall fosamaxWhat Is Fosamax Dead Jaw?
Dead jaw refers to a condition that a number of patients have developed after taking the common prescription drug Fosamax (alendronate sodium). The drug, classified as a bisphosphonate and manufactured by Merck, is used to treat debilitating bone conditions such as osteoporosis and Paget''s disease. However, recent studies have linked Fosamax to a painful bone disease called osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ), or dead jaw.
Fosamax dead jaw is a disfiguring condition that occurs when the bone tissue fails to heal itself, usually after common dental procedures or oral trauma. Fosamax dead jaw can potentially lead to infection. This infection could initiate the deterioration and ultimate decay of the bone tissue in the jaw .
Risk Factors for Developing Fosamax Dead Jaw
Those at risk for developing Fosamax dead jaw include individuals who:
Symptoms of Fosamax Dead Jaw
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms after taking Fosamax, you should consult with your doctor immediately:
Merck Under Fire
In April 2006, a lawsuit was filed in a U.S. District Court against Merck, alleging that the drug maker concealed the harmful side effects of this drug - including the risk for Fosamax dead jaw. Over a year earlier, the FDA had requested that the company add a warning label to the drug to warn doctors and patients of the risks, particularly Fosamax dead jaw. Merck failed to immediately comply and later misleadingly claimed that a label was added in July 2005. However, a label should be conspicuous - not buried in a 22-page document.
Fosamax is one of Merck''s best-selling drugs, which explains their reluctance to publicize the risk for dead jaw and other dangerous side effects associated with their product. Unfortunately, profits seem outweigh patient safety.
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