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Product liability law covers instances in which a drug has negative side effects and causes a personal injury to a patient. Prevacid®, a pharmaceutical treatment for gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn and ulcers, has been known to cause some ill side effects.

If you’ve suffered from a bone fracture or another injury while taking this heartburn medication, a Prevacid® lawyer may be able to help you seek out compensation.

Dangerous Side Effects Of Prevacid®

Prevacid® is a type of drug that belongs to a group of medications known as proton pump inhibitors or PPIs. PPIs are designed to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease and peptic ulcer disease.

However, there is a downside to the drug. Some patients have reported side effects while using Prevacid®. These include:

• Broken hips
• Broken wrists
• Spine fractures
• Constipation
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stroke
• Allergic reactions
• Heart attack
• Weight loss

Prevacid® lawyers are available to investigate lawsuits on behalf of patients who have sustained a hip, spine or wrist fracture while using Prevacid® or another PPI. Studies suggest that hip and spine fractures are more than one and a half times likely to occur in patients who have had at least a five year medical history of using the drug.

Lawsuits have been filed against the makers of Prevacid® for injuries.

Proton pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

Other prescription drugs in the class, include Nexium®, Dexilant®, Zegerid®, Protonix®, Prilosec®, Aciphex® and Vimovo®. PPIs that are sold over the counter include Prilosec OTC (omeprazole), Zegerid OTC (omeprazole) and Prevacid 24HR (lansoprazole).

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there may be a possible risk of bone fractures in patients who take any of the PPIs.

Contact A Prevacid® Lawyer

You or a loved one should not have to suffer from the side effects of Prevacid®, especially if it is as serious as a fractured hip or spine. That's why having a Prevacid® lawyer on your side is crucial. An experienced attorney can help you file a lawsuit to seek compensation during your recovery process.

Contact our Prevacid® attorneys today to find out more about how we can help you.