Fosamax Jaw Decay, Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ) and Esophageal Cancer

Fosamax (alendronate sodium) is part of the class of drugs called bisphosphonates, and is the most-prescribed medicine for osteoporosis in post-menopausal women. It is manufactured by Merck & Co. and has been on the market since 1995.

Patients have charged that Merck misrepresented the safety of its osteoporosis drug Fosamax by withholding warnings that it could kill jawbone tissue. Fosamax has been linked to osteonecrosis of the jaw, or ONJ. In addition the FDA reported that since Fosomax was introduced to the market in 1995, 23 cases of esophageal cancer in patients taking the drug have been reported.

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ONJ (Osteonecrosis of the Jaw) Explained

ONJ occurs when the blood supply to the jaw bone is restricted. ONJ is a disfiguring condition that leads to breakdown of the jawbone and loss of teeth. ONJ can have a devastating impact on patients, causing severe weight loss, home confinement, loss of employment and leave patients susceptible to mouth infections. ONJ is commonly referred to as jaw death.

Fosamax Lawsuits and Jaw Death

In lawsuits filed on behalf of ONJ patients prescribed Fosomax, plaintiffs allege that Merck was negligent in the manufacture, testing and labeling of the drug. The suits charge that Fosamax misrepresented the safety of the drug.

The complaints allege that Merck failed to issue any warnings or change its product literature to note the risks, even after reports were published linking the drug to ONJ and other drug manufacturers warned physicians regarding the risk of ONJ with the use of other brands of bisphosphonates.

Fosamax Lawsuit and Legal Rights of Injured Fosamax Patients

The law in most states provides several personal injury claims for persons who have been seriously injured by a prescription drug with dangerous, undisclosed side effects. These claims include strict liability for a defective product, breach of warranty, negligence, and misrepresentation.

Damages sought against pharmaceutical companies for drug side effects and injuries include:

Physical pain and suffering, mental anguish and physical impairment;
Medical expenses associated with the allegedly defective product; and
Loss of earnings and/or earning capacity.

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If you or a family member have suffered adverse side effects, such as osteonecrosis of the jaw or esophageal cancer, after being prescribed Fosamax, you may be eligible to file a claim. Please click here to contact a Fosamax attorney at Lieff Cabraser to discuss your legal rights at no cost or obligation.

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