Tennessee Fosamax, Aredia and Zometa prescriptions
Occasionally I am asked to do weekly legal updates for the Tennessee Mornings Show on Fox 17 in Nashville. Sometimes the topics are suggested by the show but often they would just like for me to give some recent legal news. Although it sounds easy it is often difficult to think of a topic. It never fails, however, that a client calls with some concern that is probably shared by many.
Today a client called who had been taking the drug fosamax. The call starts like most: “I have been taking a prescription drug that was recalled, so what should I Do?”They are concerned because this drug has been linked to Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ), also known as “dead jaw” and “fossy jaw”. It is definitely a scary feeling when you find out that a drug that you take for your health may actually be harming you. These are concerns from clients in Nashville, Tennessee and throughout the Country.
Here is some quick advice. Call your doctor immediately. Some drug risk are low and there may be little to fear. Don’t quit taking the drug until you talk to your doctor. Gather your drug records to show how long you have been taking the drug and in what dosage. If you fear you have been harmed talk to a lawyer. Research the drug on the Internet. There are a tremendous amount of sources available now than can let you know where you stand.
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.
