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Pam Flores

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Fosamax Side Effects and History

Fosamax® (alendronate sodium) is one of the bisphosphonates used to treat osteoporosis, and it's been in use since 1995.  Since this drug has been on the market the longest, we have more long-term data on its precautions and warnings.   Many of our members ask questions about this drug so we wanted to explain its risks and... Read moreChevron
posted 08/27/2011, comments (7)|
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Bisphosphonate Drugs Put the Jaw Bone at Risk

Millions of people take bisphosphonate drugs to prevent bone loss, but do they know the risks. These medications are commonly used to treat osteoporosis, but can also cause pain, and specifically a condition called Bisphosphonate Induced Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (BIONJ). People who take a bisphosphonate need to know what BIONJ is, which drugs are... Read moreChevron
posted 02/04/2010, comments (0)|
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Fosamax Mistrial Declared

If you’re a fan of the television show "Law and Order," or grew up with Perry Mason, the following story is right up your alley. Filled with violence, intrigue, and conflicting versions of the truth – and with billions of dollars at stake – it ranks right up there with Judge Judy for entertainment value. What, O.J.... Read moreChevron
posted 10/08/2009, comments (2)|
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News on Osteonecrosis of the Jaw from the ADA and NOF

If you are confused about osteonecrosis of the jaw, the American Dental Association (ADA) and the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) published a brochure to help you determine fact from fiction. You can order this brochure here,  to help you to understand what issues you may face with this type of disorder.  This new brochure titled:... Read moreChevron
posted 04/01/2009, comments (2)|
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Osteoporosis Drug Side Effects: What Every Patient Should Know

The latest news linking osteoporosis drug Fosamax - also known by its generic name alendronate - with atrial heart fibrillation in some patients serves as an important reminder: Everything we put in our body can change our body.   While prescription medications can provide significant benefits to bone mass and help prevent fractures, they... Read moreChevron
posted 04/28/2008, comments (3)|
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