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Does Fosamax Cause Dental Problems?
My name is Patt. I'm 71 years old. I have osteoporosis, high blood pressure, diabetes (under control w/meds), 5'2". Weigh 240 lbs. have IBS. Take Zoloft, atenolol, norvasc, 2400 mg. w/vit.D, calcium daily. Also take nexium, probiotics, zocor, glumetza (metformin that does not dissolve in stomach), Colestipol for IBS, and guifenisen for sinus problems. I know, I take a lot of meds. I have a great doctor and she has been my doctor for 30 years.
My current problem: I am having a lot of dental work done. I am losing teeth. Always have had a lot of dental work done over the years. I have had two teeth break off and one crack in the last six months so now I need to have those pulled or cut out. My dentist has just told me that Fosamax causing this and it's been a problem with dentists for awhile and some dentists are hesitant to work on women taking Fosamax. She is sending me to an oral surgeon for the extractions. I called my doctor and she sent word to me that she disagrees and I should keep taking the Fosamax. I have been taking Fosamax for over 10 years. I don't know what to do. I have 12 teeth left in my head, right now I have Vertigo from a bad inner ear infection.
Could you give any advice for me? I have a feeling that the damage is done and I should continue taking the Fosamax. What do you think. Any information you could offer would help.
My current problem: I am having a lot of dental work done. I am losing teeth. Always have had a lot of dental work done over the years. I have had two teeth break off and one crack in the last six months so now I need to have those pulled or cut out. My dentist has just told me that Fosamax causing this and it's been a problem with dentists for awhile and some dentists are hesitant to work on women taking Fosamax. She is sending me to an oral surgeon for the extractions. I called my doctor and she sent word to me that she disagrees and I should keep taking the Fosamax. I have been taking Fosamax for over 10 years. I don't know what to do. I have 12 teeth left in my head, right now I have Vertigo from a bad inner ear infection.
Could you give any advice for me? I have a feeling that the damage is done and I should continue taking the Fosamax. What do you think. Any information you could offer would help.
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..
Yes, it is true that Fosamax can aggravate dental problems and other side effects..
Also if you are on bisphosphonates like Fosamax that has active ingredient Alendronate and if you go for extraction of teeth it can cause serious complications like Bony necrosis..
So my suggestion is to stop Fosamax for at least 3 months before you proceed for dental extraction..
Also make a clear note to the Oral Surgeon about the medication so that you do not get any complications due to medical negligence.
Hope this helps..
Regards..
Thanks for the query..
Yes, it is true that Fosamax can aggravate dental problems and other side effects..
Also if you are on bisphosphonates like Fosamax that has active ingredient Alendronate and if you go for extraction of teeth it can cause serious complications like Bony necrosis..
So my suggestion is to stop Fosamax for at least 3 months before you proceed for dental extraction..
Also make a clear note to the Oral Surgeon about the medication so that you do not get any complications due to medical negligence.
Hope this helps..
Regards..
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