Fosamax Femur Fractures

FDA Warning: Fosamax Thigh Fractures

In Oct. 2010, the FDA issued a Fosamax thigh fracture warning, alerting patients and doctors to the possible risk of atypical femur fractures in those taking Fosamax and other bisphosphonates used to treat osteoporosis. The agency instituted a label change for Fosamax and its generic products to reflect this femur fracture warning. While the agency claimed that the optimal duration of Fosamax use is unknown, femur fractures may be related to long-term use of the drug.

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Fosamax Femur Fractures

The FDA Fosamax thigh fracture warning followed a March 2010 safety communication which announced the agency's ongoing safety review of atypical femur fractures and the use of bisphosphonates. Since the release of this safety communication, the agency reviewed the America Society for Bone Mineral Research Task Force report, among other available data. It found that Fosamax and other bisphosphonate drugs needed a femur fracture warning in their warnings and precautions sections and medication guides. Additionally, the FDA recommended that doctors be aware of the possible Fosamax femur fracture risk and consider periodic reevaluation for continued treatment with the drug in patients who have already been taking it for more than five years. Patients were also advised to report thigh or groin pain to their doctor in light of this FDA Fosamax femur fracture warning.

Fosamax Lawsuits for Thigh Bone Fractures

If you or a loved one suffered a Fosamax femur fracture while taking the drug, you may have legal recourse due to the manufacturer’s failure to warn of this serious side effect. To find out if you can participate in a Fosamax lawsuit seeking compensation for medical bills, lost wages and other damages resulting from your Fosamax thigh bone fracture, complete our free case review form today. There is a time limit for filing Fosamax lawsuits, so do not hesitate to contact us today for a no obligation, no cost evaluation of your Fosamax thigh fracture claim.