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Oct 27, 2008 | Posted by: roboblogger

Osteoporosis Meds Linked to Heart Problem

Full story: CBC News

The popular bone-building medications known as bisphosphonates may have a rare, but serious, cardiac side effect.

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makov

Zurich, Switzerland

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Oct 28, 2008
 
here we go with the next trouble!

calcitonin seems definitly the only drug out there that is safe
gogobar

Thailand

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Oct 30, 2008
 
makov wrote:
here we go with the next trouble!
calcitonin seems definitly the only drug out there that is safe
What about strontium citrate ?
AmandaS

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Apr 30, 2012
 
It looks things are going worse for this kind of drug which should serve a reminder for everyone to be careful.
http://www.fosamaxfemurfracturelawsuit.com
Chester

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Sep 13, 2012
 
Osteoporosis has afflicted mostly ageing men and women. To suffer from fractures from extremely weak bones, and a heart problem as a side effect of a drug that's indicated for another disease may be overwhelming. It helps to know where a patient may stand against these adverse effects. Current and comprehensive material at http://www.fosamax-lawsuit.net may be of great help.
Shiver Y

Washington, DC

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Oct 20, 2012
 
This finding is unfortunate for those taking osteoporosis meds. People should read more about the osteoporosis meds that they take here. http://www.fosamaxclassaction.us
Sandy

San Jose, CA

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Jan 31, 2013
 
No clear association between oral bisphosphonate use and atrial fibrillation has been confirmed. However, mostly of the women who took oral bisphosphonates suffered from heart disease. Visit http://www.fosamaxinjurylawsuitcenter.com/cla... for more related information.
Say No to GMOs

Allentown, PA

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Jan 31, 2013
 
While some prescription drugs can be necessary, the less you can get away with taking, the better off you will be. Most if not all of these drugs have side effects and some are so dangerous, they may not be worth the risk. I have arthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis but I refuse to take any drug for it because I don't need something else to go wrong. The result is that you end up being on other drugs to counteract the side effects of the other meds you're on. Not worth it, in my opinion.

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