Comments on: Fosamax jawbone danger not disclosed in current ads http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2006/10/31/fosamax-jawbone-danger/ Saiontz & Kirk personal injury and medical malpractice lawyers. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:43:40 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Kathleen W http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2006/10/31/fosamax-jawbone-danger/comment-page-1/#comment-16652 Kathleen W Thu, 02 Aug 2007 15:04:41 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2006/11/01/fosamax-jawbone-danger/#comment-16652 I took Fosamax for three months. I stopped when I found out about this side effect. Am I still at risk for osteonecrosis? I took Fosamax for three months. I stopped when I found out about this side effect. Am I still at risk for osteonecrosis?

]]> By: Austin Kirk http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2006/10/31/fosamax-jawbone-danger/comment-page-1/#comment-59 Austin Kirk Sun, 10 Dec 2006 16:06:57 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2006/11/01/fosamax-jawbone-danger/#comment-59 S.P., Unfortunately, this side effect is so serious, because the Fosamax jaw decay is not reversible. Therefore, stopping the oral bisphosphonate will not reverse any jawbone problems which may have already developed. You should discuss any concerns regarding the continued use of Fosamax with your physician. The medication does have a long half life, and the longer the osteoporosis drug is used, their is a dose accumulation which could increase the risk of jawbone problems. S.P.,

Unfortunately, this side effect is so serious, because the Fosamax jaw decay is not reversible. Therefore, stopping the oral bisphosphonate will not reverse any jawbone problems which may have already developed.

You should discuss any concerns regarding the continued use of Fosamax with your physician. The medication does have a long half life, and the longer the osteoporosis drug is used, their is a dose accumulation which could increase the risk of jawbone problems.

]]> By: S.P http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2006/10/31/fosamax-jawbone-danger/comment-page-1/#comment-58 S.P Sun, 10 Dec 2006 15:27:34 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2006/11/01/fosamax-jawbone-danger/#comment-58 Have been taking Fosamax for 2-1/2 yrs. If I stop now will it prevent me from having the Jawbone Problem? (Osteonocrosis) Have been taking Fosamax for 2-1/2 yrs. If I stop now will it prevent me from having the Jawbone Problem? (Osteonocrosis)

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