As uncanny as that sounds, advertisements lead us to believe that Fosamax is prescribed to patients diagnosed with osteoporosis and Fosamax is supposed to build bone density in order to prevent osteoporotic fractures.
The femur is the thigh bone. In a healthy adult, it is the longest, largest and one of the two strongest bones in your body.
People who have suffered Fosamax femur fractures did so when the bone fractured horizontally, which is atypical of femur fractures in general.
What’s a woman (and some men) to do? If you currently take Fosamax, you should:
Ask your healthcare professional about the risks associated with femur fractures.
Not stop taking your medication unless told to do so by your healthcare professional.
Talk to your healthcare professional if you develop new hip or thigh pain or have any concerns with your medications.
Healthcare professionals should:
Be aware of the possible risk of atypical femur fractures in patients taking oral bisphosphonates like Fosamax.
Continue to follow the recommendations in the drug label when prescribing oral bisphosphonates like Fosamax.
Discuss with patients the known benefits and potential risks with using oral bisphosphonates like Fosamax.
Femur Fracture From Fosamax
If you live in Central Pa. and have suffered a femur fracture from taking the osteoporosis drug Fosamax, you may be eligible to file a Fosamax unsafe drug lawsuit. Please contact Anapol Schwartz to determine what your legal options are and how the Central Pa. law firm can help you.
