Didronel Lawsuit

Have you experienced a broken bone or fracture while using the osteoporosis drug Didronel? If so, you may be entitled to compensation. As reported by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), bisphosphonate medications like Didronel have been linked to bone disease and atypical femur fractures.

Free Didronel Case Evaluation: If you or someone you care about has suffered a femur fracture or broken bones after taking Didronel, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a lawsuit and we can help.

What’s the problem?

Didronel (etidronate) is a prescription osteoporosis medication designed to alter the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body. It belongs to a group of drugs known as bisphosphonates that work by reducing the risk of osteoporotic fracture in patients who have had previous fractures. However, bisphosphonates like Didronel do not reduce fracture risk in those with osteoporosis who have not previously had a fracture. As well, a high number patients using bisphosphonate drugs similar to Didronel have developed severe bone loss, atypical femur fractures and other extremely serious side effects.

Didronel Side Effects

There are a variety of side effects associated with Didronel. Our firm is pursing the following types of severe side effects:

Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (Dead Jaw)
Atypical femur fractures
Osteomyelitis
Pain
Swelling or infection of the gums
Loosening of the teeth
Poor healing of the gums
Numbness or a feeling of heaviness in the jaw
Drainage
Exposed bone
Hip Fractures

Bisphosphonate Osteoporosis Drugs

Bisphosphonate medications used to treat the effects of osteoporosis include the following brands:

FDA Warning on Bisphosphonates

On October 13, 2010, the FDA announced a labeling change to the above bisphosphonate medications to reflect the risk of atypical thigh bone fractures in patients taking the drugs. While it is not clear whether bisphosphonates are the definite cause, these types of injuries have been predominantly reported in individuals taking bisphosphonates. In the announcement, the FDA highlighted the fact that the optimal duration of bisphosphonate use is uncertain, and that bone fractures may be related to use of these medications for longer than five years.

If you are taking Didronel

Do not take Didronel if you have a condition called osteomalacia (softening of the bones), or any difficulties with the movement of muscles in your esophagus. If you have experienced a bone fracture, stomach ulcer or kidney disease, you may need to undergo special tests to determine whether Didronel is safe for you. Other preexisting conditions to inform your doctor about include blood clotting disorders, anemia and pre-existing dental problems.

Do I have a Didronel Lawsuit?

The Product Liability & Defective Drug Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Didronel lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new bone fracture injury cases in all 50 states.