Why was Fosamax taken off the market?

Researchers say that the fractures occurred because alendronate stops the body from breaking down bone. This creates thick, but brittle bones. In October 2010, the FDA ordered Merck to change its drug label to reflect the bone-fracture connection. Fosamax use may also make fractures more difficult to heal.

What is the most common side effect of Fosamax?

Weekly Dosing

Does Fosamax really help osteoporosis?

Fosamax and other drugs such as Actonel, Boniva, and Reclast increase bone density and help prevent and treat osteoporosis and/or reduce the risk of fractures.

How long is it safe to take Fosamax?

It’s not known exactly how long treatment with Fosamax should last. In clinical trials, the drug was only studied in people for up to 4 years. Your doctor may have you stop taking Fosamax after 3 to 5 years.

Is Fosamax worth taking?

The study showed that the drug Fosamax was effective in maintaining bone mineral density at the spine for 10 years, regardless of the age of the patients or the extent of bone loss at the start of treatment.

What is the safest medication to take for osteoporosis?

Bisphosphonates are usually the first choice for osteoporosis treatment. These include: Alendronate (Fosamax), a weekly pill. Risedronate (Actonel), a weekly or monthly pill.

Will Fosamax cause hair loss?

Dr. Roach: I found many case reports of hair loss after the use of alendronate (Fosamax) and similar drugs (a class called bisphosphonates).

What is the best and safest treatment for osteoporosis?

Can Fosamax cause hair loss?

Does Fosamax affect your teeth?

The complications with Fosamax in relation to dental are called “Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw” (BRONJ). For example, when you have an extraction done or experience trauma to the jawbone the bones mechanisms for repairing itself are impaired and can lead to necrosis in the area.

What is the newest treatment for osteoporosis?

Romosozumab (Evenity). This is the newest bone-building medication to treat osteoporosis. It is given as an injection every month at your doctor’s office and is limited to one year of treatment.

What is the best and safest natural treatment for osteoporosis?

While more scientific research is needed on the subject, some herbs and supplements are believed to reduce or potentially stop the bone loss caused by osteoporosis.

• Red clover. Red clover is thought to contain estrogen-like compounds.
• Soy.
• Black cohosh.
• Horsetail.
• Acupuncture.
• Tai chi.
• Melatonin.

Is it safe to take Fosamax to treat osteoporosis?

Yes, Fosamax is typically used as a long-term treatment. If you and your doctor determine that Fosamax is safe and effective for you, it’s likely that you’ll use it long term. This section explains how to take Fosamax to treat osteoporosis in males and in females* who’ve gone through menopause.

What are the risks of taking Fosamax?

– Blurred vision or other change in vision – dizziness or lightheadedness – eye pain – feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings – general feeling of discomfort or illness – hair loss or thinning of the hair – sensation of spinning – sensitivity of the eye to light – tearing

Why is Fosamax bad?

There have been reports that some people who take Fosamax have developed a serious condition called osteonecrosis of the jaw, a condition in which bone tissue in the jaw dies, causing pain and the possible collapse of the jaw bone. When reports first started coming in, it created a lot of buzz on the Internet and it does sound scary.

Should I keep taking Fosamax for my osteoporosis?

In fact, some researchers say that when taken for more than 10 years, Fosamax will actually make bones more brittle and, thus, more susceptible to fracture. And, even if patients stop taking the drug, doctors say, it can stay in the body for up to 10 years before the body gets rid of 50 percent of it.