Ronald Redman

Merck & Co. has established a highly respected name inside and outside the United States and Canada. Being one of the large pharmaceutical establishments, it finds out, builds up, makes up and sells an extensive range of products to promote human and animal health

Fosamax is the leading bone-strengthening drug written over 20 million prescriptions annually for the treatment of several bone diseases. However, consumers need to be more careful as complaints and lawsuits are increasing against this drug due to its adverse effects, such as femur fractures and osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ).

As more Fosamax complaints are happening, things are not so doing well now with osteoporosis preventive medical drugs. As osteoporosis remains a big problem, people are now getting help from a New Year's list of ways to fight osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis can be medicated by lifestyle changes and sometimes medication. For people with osteoporosis, treatment may involve both.

Fosamax is a popular drug that belongs to the group of biphosphonates and is known as a treatment for osteoporosis and other diseases related to bone mineral density problems.

When all the risk factors are duly considered, no one is safe from osteoporosis, medical experts say. Right now, more than 10 million Americans both men and women have already been afflicted with this major health problem and 34 million more at great risk.

In the United States, Fosamax is one of the most recommended drugs through all these years. However, drug backlash is also gaining attention tarnishing the reputation of the drug and its maker.

Women are usually the only ones associated with osteoporosis. But medical research will tell you that there are two men for every 10 Americans who are afflicted with osteoporosis

Nowadays Fosamax is always in the spotlight. Now that Fosamax lawsuits have been filed in New Jersey Superior Court, an increasing number of people are looking for Fosamax alternatives.

Osteoporosis is considered a major health problem in America as it has affected around 10 million Americans, with around 34 million more at risk. Although women are commonly affected by this medical condition, men had equally fallen victim of it also.