Women with osteoporosis, that are taking or have taken Fosamax, should ask their health care provider about an alternative treatment.

Patient’s that are taking or have taken Fosamax are twice as likely to develop an irregular heartbeat. The risk is higher for those that have a family history of heart failure.

There is an 86% higher risk for atrial fibrillation, for patient’s that have taken Fosamax. A study at University of Washington found that 3% of the women in their study of new cases of atrial fibrillation may be due to their use of the drug Fosamax.

When you have a question about any medication that is prescribed for you, don’t hesitate to ask your health care provider about side effects.

Make sure that you always get a printout of the side effects of the prescriptions at your pharmacy as well.

You will learn more about Fosamax, by clicking here  Dr. Sanjay Gupta.

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Fosamax Causes Irregular Heartbeat

Women who have used Fosamax are nearly twice as likely to develop the most common kind of chronically irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) than are those who have never used it, according to research from Group Health and the University of Washington.

They are saying that women that have used the commonly prescribed osteoporosis medication Fosamax have an over 85% higher chance of developing atrial fibrillation then those that have never used the medication. Now, should you run upstairs and flush your Foamax? No indeed.

If you have a high risk for a-fib such as a history of an irregular heart beat, high blood pressure, history of a stroke or symptoms of a “fluttering” heart or palpitations you should make an appointment to discuss matters with your doctor. Make sure the benefits out way the risks.

via Science Daily

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Fosamax increases a womens risk for atrial fibrillation