Fosamax and Boniva linked to dental complications
January 9th, 2009 by Nina Thompson, ARNP
Osteonecrosis of the jaw, as a complication of dental procedures, has occurred in 4% of patients taking oral alendronate (Fosamax), whereas none of those who didn’t take the drug experienced any complications.
Fosamax, as well as Boniva and Actonel, are oral bisphosphonates. Fosamax is the most widely prescribed oral bisphosphonate, and in 2006 it was the 21st most [...]
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