The Fosamax class action lawsuit, another drug that has fallen prey to the FDAs scrutiny on the effects of drug ingestion. The FDA asked Merck to include a warning label in marketing Fosamax but there is no sign that the company is willing to comply with such requests and in addition the company has disregarded the request to add osteonecrosis as a side effect of the drug. Fosamax has been marketed as a standalone product or mixed with portions of vitamin D and sold as the drug Fosavance. Fosamax was designed to prevent the osteonecrosis and treatment of Paget’s disease.
Fosamax is used in combating the effects and symptoms of steroid induced osteoporosis or postmenopausal osteoporosis and the paget’s disease of the bone. The drug manufacturer, Merck, has withdrawn all other drugs that were rated defective, but when it comes to Fosamax there has been no Fosamax recall. The drugs is supposed to help in slowing down bone loss, prevention of bone fractures, altering the bone formation cycle and increment of the bone mass. Fosamax class lawsuit is based on the fact that its administration causes several side effects. Some which make the drug harmful for human consumption. The largest concern of the drug is osteonecrosis of the jaw; it causes the jawbone to lot and thus pain. Other reactions to the drug also include allergic reactions, chest pains, back and rib pains and heartburn.
The resultant causes of consumption of the drug may include pains while swallowing food, muscle, joint and bone pains, swelling and numbness of the jaw and its surrounding area. The reasons why the Fosamax class lawsuit might still be common in court corridors is because the manufacturer, Merck still continues encouraging its use despite mild cases of heartburn, diarrhea, stomach upset, headache, headaches and back and joint pains, all of which might be the begin of a greater problem.
The cost of treating the jaw rotting problem is quite large and since the manufacturer has defied taking action such as Fosamax recall, the affected patient can sue the drug manufacturer from the help of various lawyers specializing in cases against pharmaceutical giants.
There is recourse you can take if you’ve suffered from these Fosamax side effects, just click here to visit the Fosamax recall website and fill out the free consultation form to have your case reviewed free of charge by a Fosamax lawyer.