Fosamax Linked to Unusual Femur Fractures

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Fosamax Linked to Unusual Femur Fractures

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Osteoporosis drug also linked to bone pain and irregular heartbeats in past research

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Tags: Emergency, Fracture, Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis Medication, Drug, Fosamax

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Osteoporosis drugs of all types are not doing what they say they will do. Be aware of what you are being asked... http://fb.me/1bXneoMce

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Drugs To Prevent Weak Bones Linked To Unusual Fractures In Women : Shots - Health Blog : NPR

npr.org — “The strange fractures that may be associated with certain osteoporosis drugs called bisphosphonates occur low on the thighbone, where the femur is usually strongest. Bone specialists say the benefits of the drugs still outweigh their risks.View full resource at npr.org

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Task Force Cites Stronger Bisphosphonate Fracture Link - ABC News

abcnews.go.com — “The American Society of Bone and Mineral Research task force reviewed 310 osteoperosis patients who reported a rare form of femur fractures and found that 94 percent of patients had taken a class of drugs called bisphosphonates – more commonly known by industry names such as Fosamax, Actonel, or BonivaView full resource at abcnews.go.com

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Report: Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Breaks: Task force calls for better labeling, better case reporting. ... http://bit.ly/d75AQ2

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Fosamax: Is Long Term Use of Bone Strengthening Drug Linked to Fractures? - ABC News

abcnews.go.com — “Sandy Potter, 59 of Queens, New York, was jumping rope with neighborhood children when she felt her thigh bone snap. "I went up in the air and I came straight down to the ground," Potter said. "The pain was excruciating." Potter, who was diagnosed with osteoporosis at age 48, had been taking the popular osteoporosis drug Fosamax for eight years before breaking her femur.View full resource at abcnews.go.com

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