June 11, 2006
Dr. Rosenfeld on Fosamax
Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld has a show on Fox News on Sunday mornings called Ask the Doctor. I usually tape it so I can listen later, and on April 23rd, shortly after the Fosamax lawsuits stories were published, someone asked the following question. Here is his answer:
Should people stop taking Fosamax?
“It’s very important to take Fosamax. Don’t let these headlines deter you. However, you should know, if you’re taking Fosamax, and you have a dental problem—you go to the dentist and he has to extract a tooth—that exposes a piece of the jawline which in women who take Fosamax can become infected, and when that bone becomes infected it can rot, and so on, and collapse. So what you need to remember is not to stop Fosamax—continue your Fosamax if your doctor has prescribed it—but if you go to the dentist tell the dentist and he or she may have to give you antibiotics and keep a close eye on the site of the extraction or sometimes they may decide not to do an extraction and maybe do a root canal instead. So it’s something you ought to discuss with your dentist. I’m so concerned because so many of my patients have been calling and saying, ‘Listen, should I stop Fosamax?’ The answer is no.”
So he says don't stop Fosamax, just remember to tell your dentist you're on it so he can be very very careful to not do anything that could cause your jaw to rot. I just find this answer to be incomprehensible. Would Dr. Rosenfeld risk taking Fosamax if he knew there was ANY possibility of his own jaw disentegrating? I can't believe that he would. As all the people on these drugs get older the odds are pretty good they are going to need some dental work that could put them at risk for osteonecrosis. So take this pill and wonder for the rest of your life what might happen if you need some dental work?? Don't let the headlines deter you? Dr. Rosenfeld, I enjoy listening to you, but I just do not understand this reasoning.
As I wrote in a previous post, Stella Poe said if she had been warned of the risks she wouldn't have taken Fosamax. I find it hard to believe that anyone would.
Posted by laura on June 11, 2006 9:45 AM | DIGG | del.icio.us | furl
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What I find interesting is the answer of Kevin MD when someone asked:
"Why aren't Doctors prescribing Fortical? All the woman I know are on either Fosamax, Actonel, or Boniva."
"The reason you and your doctor may not be aware of Fortical is because it is from a small company."
It can't be true that doctors put patients health at risk just because the pharma giants are posting ads and sending reps all over the world when there is in fact a safe alternativ. Drug mafia?
here is the link and the original posts:
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why do not try fortical. It is naturally and has no side effects. see www.fortical.com / Safety record of over 30 years with calcitonin / fda approved.
# posted by Anonymous : 4:47 AM
Fortical sounds like the best way to start. I am 53 and just diagnosed with osteopenia. I did some research and learned that Fortical (Calcitonin Salmon) is the most natural, safest way to protect my bones from further detioration. I am fearful about going on Fosamax now because I could be on it for the rest of my life...could be 20- 30+ years...who knows what the long term effects could be. That stuff stays in the bone forever...nothing can get rid of it...It acts like Thompson's Waterseal coating the bone, can cause hypermineralization...interferes with natural bone remodeling, unlike calcitonin that the body makes...The calcitonin in Fortical is about 40%+ more potent.
# posted by Anonymous : 11:14 PM
Why aren't Doctors prescribing Fortical. All the woman I know are on either Fosamax, Actonel, or Boniva. I am afraid of the side effects of all three. Does Actonel and Boniva have the same problems with the jaw as well.
I would like to try Fortical. Does Fortical contain seafood? I used to be allergic to shellfish.
I have just been diagnosed with Osteoporosis of the spine. minus 2.7. I am 63 years young. I was told by my GYN to take Fosamax and the more research I do, the more I don't know what to do.
Please give me some feed back.
# posted by Anonymous : 12:02 PM
The reason you and your doctor may not be aware of Fortical is because it is from a small company, however, it is the same as Miacalcin, which your dr. should be familiar with. It is calcitonin salmon but it is not actually made from salmon, no fish died in the making of this product including shell fish. Talk to your dr about it.
# posted by Anonymous : 6:39 PM
http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2005/11/some-are-stopping-fosamax-and-other.html