Fosamax is a drug often used to treat bone diseases such as osteoporosis. There are some people who have found this drug to be useful in maintaining or increasing their bone density levels. However, like many other drugs, this one has some many side effects, several of them very serious. Some of these side effects are life altering and if someone is suffering from them, they should consider looking for personal injury lawyers who are well versed in the complications caused by Fosamax.

These side effects include: Nausea, stomach cramping, diarrhea, esophageal ulcers, constipation, flatulence, skin rash, vision and eye problems and generalized pain. While we all know that there are possibilities of side effects when we begin a new medicine, these are not things that you wish to deal with.

However, there are far more serious side effects caused by Fosamax. These more serious side effects include:

FEMUR Fractures. Studies have shown that continued use of Fosamax (5 years or more) can cause spontaneous fractures in the femur bone, often just below the hip bone. These injuries tend to occur during very low stress activities (walking, climbing steps, etc.). A major concern with this side effect is that the femur bone in generally known as one of the strongest bones in the body.

OSTEONECROSIS OF THE JAW (ONJ) or "DEAD JAW". Osteonecrosis is a bone disease which is commonly found in large joints like the hips, knees, ankles and shoulders. With ONJ, the patient has suffered temporary or permanent loss of blood to the jaw, making it unable to move, very painful and virtually useless.

Because of the life altering complications of these side effects, anyone who has taken this drug should contact a personal injury attorney to see what their rights are. There is no reason to suffer in silence with the pain and discomfort caused by any of these conditions.

If you or a loved one has experienced side effects as a result of taking Fosamax, contact a professional and experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. An attorney will be able to properly advise you of whether or not your damages deserve just compensation.