Help for those injured by Actonel, Boniva, Fosamax, Reclast and Zometa

Bisphosphonates are used to treat osteoporosis in men and women. On March 11, 2010, the FDA issued a MedWatch alert regarding another injury related to bisphosphonates: “atypical subtrochanteric femur fractures.” The FDA is conducting an ongoing review of the possible connection between bisphosphonate use and femur fracture risk, which are fractures in the bone just below the hip joint. Manufacturers are Merck (Fosamax), Proctor & Gamble/Sanofi (Actonel), Roche (Boniva) and Novartis (Reclast and Zometa).

You may have sustained femur fracture, which is specifically being referred to as “low-energy”, meaning they are apparently happening in a fall from a “standing height or less”–such as stepping down stairs. The nature of this fracture is what makes it “atypical”, and is also referred to as “spontaneous” in certain instances.

The FDA has made it clear that it this point, it has not found a clear connection between bisphosphonate use and a risk of unusual femur fractures. The FDA intends to use the expertise of outside experts such as members of the American Society of Bone and Mineral Research Subtrochanteric Femoral Fracture Task Force. ABC News recently reported that patients who take these drugs for more than five years can suffer from spontaneous bone fractures. There has also been an alleged link between the drugs and severe musculoskeletal pain, as well as to a severe bone-related jaw disease called osteonecrosis.

In 2008, bisphosphonate sales surpassed $3.5 billion according to data supplied by from IMS Health. There were over 37 million prescriptions were written for the osteoporosis medication Fosamax in 2008. If you have sustained a similar injury, you should contact us for a free case evaluation:

What should you do?

If you have used Actonel, Boniva, Fosamax, Reclast and Zometa and have fractured your femur, you should consult your prescribing physician as soon as possible, if you have not already done so.

Should you contact an attorney?

If you have used Actonel, Boniva, Fosamax, Reclast and Zometa and have fractured your femur you should contact an attorney immediately for review of a potential claim against the manufacturer. Statutes of limitation, which are deadlines set by state law, regulate the filing of lawsuits, and they vary from state to state. If the statute of limitations in your state expires, your right to pursue a claim against the manufacturer may be forever barred. If you or a loved one was harmed by Actonel, Boniva, Fosamax, Reclast and Zometa®, you should not delay in contacting an attorney.

Who should I call?

Call Tim Edwards and Ed Wallis at (901) 527-2125, fill out the evaluation form below, or send us an e-mail by clicking HERE. We will provide you a case evaluation and discuss steps you may be able to take to address your concerns.

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