Osteoporosis Drug Watchout
“Osteoporosis Drug Linked To Kidney Damage”
Even though this report is from America, they still prescribe similar drugs in Canada ……
Another dire warning has been added to the label of one very popular intravenous osteoporosis drug, this one about the risk of potential kidney failure.
In January 2009, the FDA acknowledged 5 deaths due to kidney failure connected with this drug – generically called zoledronic acid but also sold under a brand name. The FDA did nothing but ‘monitor the situation.’
By April 2011, 11 more deaths were reported. And that did not include the cases of kidney failure – requiring dialysis – where the patient did not die.
Worse, these deaths come on the heels of other serious problems linked to the drug and these come directly from the prescribing information:
- severe incapacitating bone, joint &/or muscle pain
- atypical femur fractures (unusually broken thigh bones)
- osteonecrosis of the jaw (death of the jaw bone)
And this drug is supposed to help protect your bones !?
If you are using medication for osteoporosis, maybe you should reconsider.
Find a way to keep your bones strong & healthy without risking your kidneys, your bones or your life.
We may be able to offer some suggestions.
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