Fosamax and femur fractures
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 10:48 pm under Health News
Fosamax: Is Long Term Use of Bone Strengthening Drug Linked to Fractures?
Fosamax, one in a class of drugs called bisphosphonates, is supposed to make bones stronger. But now there’s mounting evidence that for some women, taking Fosamax or its generic alendronate for more than five years could cause spontaneous fractures.
“We are seeing people just walking, walking down the steps, patients who are doing low-energy exercise,” said Dr. Kenneth Egol, professor of orthopedic surgery at NYU Langone Medical Center. “Very unusual, the femur is one of the strongest bones in the body.” Source
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