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What Is Prevacid®?

Prevacid® or Prevacid® NapraPAC is the brand-name for the drug known as lansoprazole, a medication that is used to reduce the amount of stomach acid produced in the body. Pevacid® is also used to help prevent and combat ulcers in the intestines and stomach. Lansoprazole is part of a family of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPI).

Produced by Takeda Pharmaceuticals, the drug is sold over the counter as well as in a prescription strength dosage that comes in solutab capsules.

Uses For Prevacid®

There are several uses for the medication Prevacid®. It can be used to control acid reflux, as well as the following:

• Stomach acid pushed into the esophagus
• Erosion of the esophagus due to stomach acid
• Blocking and treatment of stomach ulcers
• Blocking and treatment of intestinal ulcers

Prevacid® Side Effects

Prevacid® is known to have several side effects. It should never be mixed with alcohol or given to infants under the one-year of age. Consult a doctor if you are pregnant and thinking about taking Prevacid®, or are on another medication to avoid a harmful drug interaction.

The following is a list of potential Prevacid® side effects:

• Constipation
• Nausea
• Stomach and chest pain
• Diarrhea
• Allergic reactions
• Weight gain
• Weight loss
• Depression
• Insomnia
• Erectile dysfunction in men

Patients who take Prevacid® may be at an increased risk of suffering heart attack, stroke or broken bones, including hip, spine, and wrist fractures.

Hip, Spine And Wrist Fractures

Studies have found that patients who take Prevacid® for five years are more are one and a half times likely to sustain a hip fracture, especially if they are over the age of 60.

Other patients with a history of using the medication have reported fractures in their wrists, hips and even spinal cords. According to reports, patients are at an increased risk if they use the medication for long periods of time.

Contact A Prevacid® Attorney

If you have been taking Prevacid® and have suffered an ill side effect, including a fracture to one of your bones, consider hiring a Prevacid® attorney as soon as you are feeling better. You may be entitled to compensation and damages for your pain and suffering. For more information, contact us today. We will determine if you have a legitimate claim after speaking in a private consultation.