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Wednesday, November, 11, 2009
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Fosamax and Atrial Fibrillation Concerns

Neil Gonter, MD
Neil Gonter, MD
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Internist, Rheumatologist

Neil J. Gonter, M.D., is a board certified Internist and...

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Reader's Question: I was diagnosed with osteopenia.  My doctor advised me to start taking Fosamax.  My mother has atrial fibrillation.  I was recently heard that this might be problem.  Should I take this?   It is important to know what atrial fibrillation is, what as...
  1. Fosamax
    Mollie Burrows
    Thursday, July 03, 2008 at 06:27 PM
    Big deal, seven more pople in a study group got atrial fibrillation when they took Fosamax as opposed to the group who didn't take it. That is not a huge risk! My biggest concern is not being bent over as my mother was. I don't think I will break any bones.
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