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Apr. 11, 06: Merck Sued Over Fosamax Health Risks
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What is Fosamax?
Fosamax, which has the generic name of alendronate, is marketed by Merck & Co. Fosamax is prescribed to treat and to prevent osteoporosis in women after menopause; it is also used to increase the bone mass of men with osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break. Some reports indicate that as much as half of the men and women over the age of 75 are affected by osteoporosis. Fosamax is a member of the class of drugs known as bisphosphonates. This class of drugs is designed to inhibit bone breakdown. They decrease the activity of cells that break down bones in the body.
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