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Fosamax, ONJ, Jawbone Deterioration Lawsuits

As millions of people (mostly women) are being prescribed the drug Fosamax to improve their bone density and fight osteoporosis -- Fosamax seems to be in the negative spotlight for causing deterioration of other bones in the mouth and jaw.

The Journal of the American Dental Association suggests that a condition known as osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) may be more prevalent in people who take Fosamax and similar osteoporosis drugs than previously thought.

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At the University of Southern California School of Dentistry in Los Angeles, the clinic is seeing one to four new cases per week as compared to the past where they only saw one case per year.

"The Journal of the American Dental Association suggests that a condition known as osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) may be more prevalent in people who take Fosamax and similar osteoporosis drugs than previously thought."

ONJ or osteonecrosis of the jaw is when the bone in the jaw dies or does not heal; there is soft-tissue swelling, pain, infection, loose teeth and exposed bones. No wonder dentists are making inquiries into Fosamax.

Bisphosphonates are medications used to reduce the risk of bone fracture and to increase bone mass in people who have osteoporosis. Fosamax like drugs are also used to slow bone turnover in people who have cancer that has spread to their bones, and for blood cancer multiple myeloma.

Why do bisphosphonates-like osteoporosis drugs increase body mass yet destroy jaw bones? One speculation by the USC School of Dentistry is the drugs make it easier for bacteria to adhere to bone that is exposed after a tooth extraction or dental surgery.

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If you or a loved one has developed jawbone deterioration caused by taking Fosamax or another osteoporosis drug – please contact a personal injury lawyer now! Prescription drugs like Fosamax should help people not harm them.