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in this section: Dear Doctor (1996) | 2001 Fosamax Label Change | 2004 Fosamax Label Change | 2004 Fosamax Postmarketing Review | 2004 FDA Fosamax Event Review


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Fosamax (Alendronate Sodium), distributed by Merck, was approved by the FDA in 1995. Since then, there have been many dangerous health risks associated with those taking the Fosamax drug, including many cases of Osteonecrosis of the Jaw, also known as Dead Jaw.

This and other dangerous side effects began to surface as early as 1996. Read the FDA Reports by following the links below:

Dear Doctor Letter
2001 Fosamax Label Change
2004 Fosamax Label Change
2004 Fosamax Postmarketing Review
2004 FDA Fosamax Event Review

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2001 Fosamax Label Change 2001 Fosamax Label Change
FDA Report - 2001 Fosamax Label Change

Dear Doctor (1996) Dear Doctor - 1996 Letter written to Merck about Fosamax
Dear Doctor - 1996 Letter written to Merck about Fosamax

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