Bisphosphonates Drugs are Meant to Fight Bone Loss, but They May Cause Broken Bones, Bone Disease Instead
Bisphosphonates May Cause Bone Disease. Bisphosphonates are a class of drugs used to fight bone loss that occurs with osteoporosis. These medications are often prescribed to post-menopausal women with osteoporosis, but they are also prescribed for Paget’s disease and to cancer patients for the prevention of bone fractures. … [Read more...]
New Lawsuit Alleging Fosamax Causes Broken Bones
Fosamax May Cause Broken Bones. A new trial claiming Merck & Co. had hid risks that its osteoporosis drug Fosamax could cause femur fractures is scheduled to start next week. This trial, the second of more than 3,300 lawsuits alleging Fosamax (alendronate) had caused broken legs, will begin on April 9 in federal court … [Read more...]
Painkillers Might Delay Healing of Broken Bones
Common Painkillers Delay Healing Of Broken Bones. Broke your leg? Some doctors are warning to carefully consider which painkiller you use. New research suggests some of the most widely used painkillers may delay healing of a broken bone — and one study, albeit in animals, that's getting lots of doctors' attention … [Read more...]
