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Fosamax Linked To Esophageal Cancer

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02/02/2009- Fosamax, a popular osteoporosis drug by Merck, and other similar drugs have been linked to some rare, but serious, side effects, including heart irregularity, osteonecrosis of the jaw and most recently esophageal Cancer.

In a letter published in the January 1 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), the FDA’s Diane Wysowski indicates 23 cases of esophageal cancer in patients taking Fosamax (known generically as alendronate sodium), including eight deaths, have been reported to the agency since the drug was first marketed in 1995.

Researchers should further explore the potential link between bisphosphonate drugs and cancer, said Diane Wysowski of the FDA’s division of drug risk assessment.

Two years typically lapsed between the start of the drug and the development of esophageal cancer.

There have been 21 reported cases in Europe and Japan – and six deaths - involving Fosamax, and six instances where Procter & Gamble's Actonel (risedronate) and Didronel (etidronate), and Roche's Boniva (ibandronate) may have been involved.

These drugs have already been associated with inflammation of the esophagus, which is believed to be a precursor to the development of cancer. As such, these drugs should not be given to patients with Barrett’s esophagus.

Doctors should be cautious in prescribing Fosamax to patients who don’t have serious bone loss and dentists should be more cautious in performing dental procedures on patients using the drug until more is known about the link between Fosamax and these serious side effects.

Bisphosphonates, are a class of drugs that slow or stop reabsorption of bone. They can reduce the risk of bone fracture, and in some cases can increase bone mass in those with osteoporosis. In cancer patients, they slow bone turnover in people with cancer of the bones or multiple myeloma.

An estimated 10 million Americans, mostly women, have osteoporosis.

Although most cases of osteonecrosis of the jaw related to Fosamax side effects have occurred after dental work several cases have been reported to occur without any prior dental work. If you are currently taking Fosamax you may be at risk of developing osteonecrosis. If you have been injured by Fosamax side effects you may be entitled to compensation. For more information about your legal rights contact the Fosamax Attorneys of Ennis & Ennis, P.A. today. If you or a loved one have experienced low energy femur fracture due to the use of Foasamax, call the Foasamax attorneys of Ennis & Ennis, P.A. today or fill out our free case evaluation form on this page.

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