Bisphosphonates Side Effects May Lead to Femur Fractures, Hip Fractures, “Dead” Jaw and Other Injuries

Bisphosphonates are a class of drugs intended to prevent loss of bone mass, and they are used to treat post-menopausal osteoporosis and Paget’s disease. Bisphosphonates are sold as:

• Aclasta
• Actonel
• Atelvia
• Aredia
• Boniva
• Bondronat
• Didronel
• Fosamax
• Fosavance
• Reclast
• Skelid, and
• Zometa

Bisphosphonates have been associated with a number of side effects:

• Femur Fractures
• Esophageal Cancer
• Osteonecrosis of the Jaw / “Dead Jaw” Syndrome
• Atrial Fibrillation
• Severe Musculoskeletal Pain
• Ulceration of the esophagus
• Osteomyelitis
• Hip Fractures
• Exposed Bone
• Loosening of the teeth
• Poor healing of the gums
• Atrial Fibrillation
• Renal Failure
• Kidney Failure
• Blood Clotting Disorders