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Osteopenia: Fosamax and Atrial Fibrillation Concerns

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Fosamax and Atrial Fibrillation Concerns

Neil Gonter, MD Health Professional Internist, Rheumatologist Neil J. Gonter, M.D., is a board certified Internist and... Send Message Subscribe: Neil Gonter, MD

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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
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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