Researchers say they found risk for anterior uveitis and scleritis, diseases that can cause impairment
Oral bisphosphonates, such as Fosamax and Actonel, are the most commonly prescribed class of drugs to prevent or slow osteoporosis, a disease that causes very weak bones. Previous studies have linked the drugs to problems such as unusual fractures, irregular heartbeat and esophageal and colon cancer.MONDAY, April 2 (HealthDay News) -- First-time users of osteoporosis drugs called oral bisphosphonates may be at increased risk for serious inflammatory eye disease, a new study contends.
In addition, some case reports have shown an association between the drugs and inflammatory eye diseases -- anterior uveitis and scleritis -- that can cause serious vision impairment./.../
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