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MEDICATIONALERT: Pain in patients taking bisphosphonatesFrom: Hope Waltman (anonymous@obgyn.net)Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:50:55 -0600 (CST)
The bisphosphonates that are marketed in the United States are Actonel, Actonel with Calcium, Aredia, Boniva, Didronel, Fosamax, Fosamax Plus D, Reclast, Skelid, and Zometa. FDA informed healthcare professionals and patients of the possibility of severe and sometimes incapacitating bone, joint, and/or muscle (musculoskeletal) pain in patients taking bisphosphonates. The alert is at:http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2008/safety08.htm#Bisphosphonates. Unexpected or severe adverse reactions to bisphosphonates should be reported to the FDA's MedWatch program at 800-332-1088 or http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Regards, Hope Waltman, Fibroid Forum and WH Forum Moderator http://www.hopeforfibroids.org http://www.doctorsinfoweb.com/doctors/whatsnew.htm http://www.obgyn.net/fibroid-resource-center/ http://www.obgyn.net/fibroid-resource-center/?page=articles/patient_articles
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