Fosamax

Fosamax Litigation Attorneys in California, Arizona and Nevada

Fosamax was heavily marketed following its introduction to the consumer market in 1999. Millions of patients were prescribed Fosamax to treat or prevent Osteoporosis, especially in women going through menopause. However, there are potential dangerous side effects of Fosamax that Merck & Company (manufacturer of Fosamax) failed to alert the public about.

At the Brandi Law Firm, we bring suit against defective drug manufacturers for their negligence in placing dangerous and defective drugs on the market. Our drug litigation attorneys are actively investigating claims involving injury from Fosamax. Contact us to speak with an experienced Fosamax lawyer about your claim.

Side Effects of Fosamax

Fosamax (generic name Alendronate Sodium) is in a category of drugs known as Bisphosphonates. Bisphosphonates are effective in preventing bone degeneration. Fosamax is given to Osteoporosis patients to reduce or prevent bone loss as the bones age and become susceptible to such loss. However, Fosamax has been linked to problems in the jaw, such as Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ or "dead jaw").

When Bisphosphonates, such as Fosamax, are in the body's system, the bone or tissue surrounding the bone fails to heal following a tooth extraction or jaw trauma. As a result, the patient may have exposed bone and may experience severe pain or infection. Often times, individuals are forced to undergo surgery to obtain a prosthetic jaw.

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If we represent you, Mr. Brandi will be your trial attorney. On November 13, 2004 Mr. Brandi was named Trial Lawyer of the Year for the State of California by the Consumers Attorneys of California. He has been a finalist for Trial Lawyer of the Year for the Trial Lawyers of Public Justice (2004), Consumer Attorneys of California (2002) and San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association (1999, 2001).

Lawsuits have been filed against Merck & Company throughout the nation involving the defective drug Fosamax. Our lawyers pursue overzealous drug companies like Merck & Company, which have placed profits ahead of the health and well being of patients taking these medications. If you or a loved one has suffered jaw damage while taking Fosamax, contact our lawyers at the Brandi Law Firm. We are committed to advocating for vulnerable clients facing powerful drug companies in drug litigation.