Fosamax Linked to Low Impact Bone Fractures
Over the last couple of years a growing trend in low impact thigh fractures has been seen. Many post-menopausal women here in Tennessee and across the nation taking the osteoporosis drug Fosamax have been experiencing painful and debilitating breaks in their femurs that are the result of simple everyday activities like stepping off a curb, going up a set of steps or falling from a standing height. Some had complained of a dull ache or persistent pain in their femurs or hips for a month or less before the fracture occurred.
A couple of years ago as these cases were beginning to come to light, the FDA requested an investigation into a possible link between bisphosphonate drugs and the fractures. Preliminary results were reported as there being no significant reason to believe that a connection existed but in March of 2010 the FDA requested that the American Society of Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) look into the matter and see what they could come up with. Their findings were significantly different than the original. Out of 310 spontaneous low impact fracture cases, it was found that 291 (94%) of the women had taken Fosamax or another bisphosphonate drug. Now the FDA has issued a new policy requiring that warnings of spontaneous low impact fractures be placed in the Warnings and Precautions section of their label.
Medicines are supposed to make us feel better. They are supposed to be safe and not be the cause of further injury or suffering. We can help if you have experienced this type of injury. Give us a call at 800-705-2121 or send us and email. No one should be afraid of their prescriptions.
Author Bio
Jim Higgins, founder of the Higgins Firm, is a seasoned personal injury attorney with deep roots in Nashville, Tennessee. A 4th generation Nashvillian, Jim carries on the legal legacy of his father, a judge for over 30 years. After graduating from the University of Memphis School of Law, Jim’s career began on the other side of the courtroom, defending insurance companies and learning their tactics for minimizing settlements. However, he soon realized his true calling was fighting for the rights of the injured, and for the past several years, he has exclusively represented plaintiffs in personal injury cases.
Since then, his dedication and skill have earned him membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to attorneys who have secured million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients. Licensed to practice in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia, Jim focuses on personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases. His exceptional work has been recognized by his peers, earning him a spot on the Super Lawyers list from 2021 to 2024, a distinction awarded to only a select group of accomplished attorneys in each state.
