News coverage of the Fosamax controversy: information and resources

Fosamax’s dangerous side-effects are continuously coming into light. More and more reports are published each year concerning the people who have died or are suffering due to long-term Fosamax use. Our team is committed to staying on top of these reports. As a way to aid those in need of information and resources on Fosamax, weitzlux.com has put together this section chronicling current Fosamax news articles. Check back frequently for breaking news on Fosamax.

People were misinformed about the potentially life-threatening side-effects because Merck & Co. (the drug’s manufacturer) continues to refuse that there is a connection between taking Fosamax and it’s numerous side-effects. This has made Fosamax a controversial news item. As more articles are published, the links between life threatening side-effects like femur fracture, loss of bone density, , osteonecrosis of the jaw  and esophageal cancerbecome ever strengthened.

The articles in this section are based on news stories covering the Fosamax controversy. Here you can see the past and present news coverage of Fosamax to get an idea of the scope of the Fosamax problem.

Those that have suffered as a result of the severe side-effects of Fosamax have the right to pursue legal compensation. Weitz & Luxenberg can help you in this pursuit. Contact us today for a free legal consultation.

Overview of Major Fosamax News Stories:

• In March, 2010, ABC News ran a report on a 59-year-old woman who had been taking Fosamax for 8 years and then spontaneously broke her femur while doing a low-energy exercise: http://abcn.ws/dhEYqf
• Follow-up ABC story, March, 2010, features woman with osteopenia and senior citizens scared to use Fosamax: http://abcn.ws/bdaBPb
• March, 2010, FDA reviews Fosamax and other bisphosphonates due to numerous complaints: http://on.wsj.com/8ZLLW0
• June, 2010, Merck & Co. settles lawsuit for the total of $8 million in compensation. The money goes to a woman who developed Osteonecrosis of the jaw after long-term Fosamax use: http://bloom.bg/ccr9hB
• July, 2010, Merck faces lawsuits due to insufficient warnings labels about the severe side-effects of Fosamax: http://bit.ly/e7eZNu
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, in 2010, wrote that bone integrity diminishes after long-term Fosamax use: http://bit.ly/bDwNQx

Recent revelations

Studies are showing that it typically takes 5 to 10 years before these severe side-effects immerge. So, although Fosamax was released for public use in 1995, only recently have there been articles popping up about Fosamax’s side-effects due to the rise in number of people developing these severe conditions.

From 2009 to now, major medical publications like the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the British Journal of Medicine are publishing more and more research studies confirming the link between bisphosphonate drugs (like Fosamax) and severe side-effects.

Because of these studies, and the rise in number of people injured by Fosamax, numerous trials against Merck & Co. (the manufacturer of Fosamax) have already taken place and more are presumed to go to trial in 2011 (Drug-injury.com).

Weitz & Luxenberg can help those in need

Weitz & Luxenberg is well aware of the Fosamax problem, and we want to help those who have been severely injured due to taking the drug. As of right now, we are working hard at handling the many cases of femur fractures as result of taking Fosamax, and unfortunately cannot currently accept any cases dealing with the other side-effects. We can help those who have suffered femur fractures from taking Fosamax received compensation for expenses such as:

• Medical treatments
• Hospitalization costs
• Medication prescribed for your recovery
• Medical devices prescribed for your recovery
• Surgery costs
• Any out of pocket expenses
• Pain and suffering

Contact Weitz & Luxenberg today for a free, no obligation, legal consultation. Simply fill out the form on this page, explain your Fosamax case, and a representative will contact you shortly.

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see also:

Brittle Bones: Press Release AAOS press release acknowledges link between Fosamax and brittle bones
Link found between fosamax and brittle bones states AAOS in 2010 press release

JAMA study confirms Fosamax fracture risk JAMA publishes study confirming increased risk of femur fractures for older women taking Fosamax
JAMA publishes study citing increased femur fracture risk for women taking Fosamax

Bisphosphonates Information Bisphosphonates: information and resources on a dangerous drug group
Information and resources on the dangerous drug group bisphosphonates