Cases of Jaw Bone Death Caused by Fosamax Often Unreported

Merck, maker of osteoporosis drug Fosamax, may have “seriously under reported” the risks of "jawbone death" related to the drug, according to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

"Jawbone death" is associated with the use of a bisphosphonate class of drugs (to which Fosamax belongs). Also known as Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (BRONJ), is a serious side effect that destroys the bone in the jaw, and is difficult to treat.

The article does not mention that taking daily calcium and vitamin D-3 supplements is required with the drugs.

View details on this Fosamax jaw bone death reporting study.

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