Zometa, Aredia,Fosamax Side Effects Warning. Victim Compensation Fosamax (generic name Alendronate) ,Zometa and Aredia are types of drugs known as bisphosphonates Recently a link has been found between bisphosphonates and a serious bone disease called osteonecrosis of the jaw ONJ. This important discovery clearly shows that Fosamax and Zometa side effects may include osteonecrosis of the jaw also known as Dead Jaw The discovery published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons promp.