Contact a Prilosec® Lawyer

Prilosec®, a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), has had a warning added to its label in both prescription and over-the-counter forms, cautioning users about the possibility of fractures when using the medication.

Proton pump inhibitors are drugs that prevent the acid-producing cells, or proton pumps, in the stomach from making too much acid. They are used to treat:

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which acid from the stomach backs up into and irritates the esophagus
• Ulcers in the lining of the small intestine or stomach
• Erosive esophagitis, a condition in which the esophagus swells and its lining is eroded
• A stomach bacterium that causes ulcers when used in conjunction with other drugs

Studies have found an increased risk of fractures of the hip, spine, and wrist in people using the medication for a long time or at high dose. There also is evidence that the drug may increase the risk of food poisoning, because the stomach acids it suppresses help protect against bacterial infections in the stomach.

How a Prilosec® Lawyer Can Help You

Evidence continues to grow about a connection between a risk of fractures and the prolonged use of Prilosec® or the use of it in high doses. Drug lawyers are investigating individual lawsuits against the drug maker AstraZeneca.

If you have suffered from increased fractures of the hip, spine or wrist and have been taking Prilosec®, you should consider suing the drug maker to be compensated for the pain, suffering and expense you have endured. Our Prilosec® lawyers are familiar with the legal intricacies of these lawsuits. They understand your condition and will treat you with compassion while aggressively fighting to help you recover the compensation you deserve.

Potential Dangers of Prilosec®

FDA-required warnings have been added to the labels of over-the-counter and prescription Prilosec®, cautioning users that they may face an increased risk of fractures of the:

• Hip
• Spine
• Wrist

Less harmful and more common side effects of taking this medication include:

• Diarrhea
• Gas
• Nausea
• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Vomiting

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For more information, contact a Prilosec® attorney. Send us an email to schedule an evaluation of your case.

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