whether Fosamax (alendronate) and other bisphosphonates increase the risk of atrial fibrillation

See FDA's updated safety analysis concerning bisphophonates and atrial fibrillation

Patients are asking whether Fosamax (alendronate) and other bisphosphonates increase the risk of atrial fibrillation.

This first came up last year when researchers noted an increase in A fib in patients getting IV zoledronic acid (Reclast).

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