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Can you take Fosamax after a fracture?

By Michael Monheit

Recent news about people who took Fosamax for the long term is causing them to wonder about whether or not their bones are brittle and if their doctors are paying attention.

Yes. You can take Fosamax after a fracture.

But the real question you should be asking is -- Why did you suffer a thigh bone fracture in the first place if Fosamax is supposed to build stronger bones?

Although it's rare, women who suffered fractured thigh bones are asking their doctors how this could happen and looking for a lawyer to file a femur fracture lawsuit.

Women's thigh bones just snapped like a twig, an odd occurrence after years of taking bone building drugs. Women suffered femur breaks just by standing up or walking across the room.

Women who have taken Fosamax for the long term must be wondering whether or not their bones are brittle and if their doctors are paying attention.

The thigh bone or femur is one of the strongest bones in your body.

Does a woman have to wait until her thigh bone breaks or is there some preventative steps to be taken?

While the FDA approved Fosamax, and it appears to be useful for most women, women and their doctors have to consider the alternatives. The FDA now has weighed in on this "Possible increased risk of thigh bone fracture with bisphosphonates." Fosamax is already associated with causing esophageal cancer and jawbone death (ONJ). Then there is the possibility of atrial fibrillation and vision problems. And now femur fractures.

This is disturbing.

You have to take a step back and ask: What next?

If you or a loved one has suffered a femur break caused by taking Fosamax – please contact a law firm focused on Fosamax unsafe drug lawsuits.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Michael Monheit

Full post as published by Phoenix Personal Injury Lawyer on October 25, 2010 (boomark / email).