Fosamax and Atrial Fibrillation Concerns

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Neil Gonter, MD

Mon, June 23, 2008

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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...

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Mollie Burrows

7/ 3/08 6:27pm

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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