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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently warned consumers that the heartburn medication Prilosec® could be associated with injuries that include an increased risk of fractures of the:

• wrist
• spine
• hip

Because of these findings, based upon scientific studies, the agency is requiring that the labels of Prilosec® and similar medications carry a new warning. If you have taken Prilosec® and suffered a bone fracture, you can contact one of our Prilosec® lawyers to discuss the merits of a lawsuit against the drug’s manufacturer, Astra-Zenica.  

You should know your legal rights when you are harmed by a medication that is causing pain and suffering among its users. For more information, contact a Prilosec® lawyer today. Your initial consultation is free.

Other Side Effects of Prilosec®

Prilosec® has additional side effects, which usually are less serious. These include:

• Stomach pain
• Back pain
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Cough
• Dizziness

If these problems continue or become severe, however, you should contact your doctor.

What Is Prilosec®?

Prilosec®, whose main active ingredient is omeprazole, comes in both over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription formulations. The drug is in a category of medications called proton pump inhibitors.  These work by decreasing the formation of acid in the stomach. Although people need an acidic environment in the stomach to help digest food, too much acid can lead to illness. Prilosec® is made to help sufferers of

• Stomach ulcers
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease, often called GERD. This occurs when the acidic contents of the stomach back up into the esophagus, resulting in inflammation of the lining of the esophagus.  The esophagus is the tube-shaped part of the body through which food passes from the mouth to the stomach.
• Erosive esophagitis, which is inflammation and erosion of the walls of the esophagus

H. pylori, a bacterium that causes ulcers of the small intestine, is also treated by omeprazole when combined with an antibiotic. When a powdered form of omeprazole is suspended in water, it is used to treat bleeding from the esophagus, stomach, or the upper part of the small intestine in patients who have severe illnesses.

A non-prescription form of Prilosec® is also available.

Contact a Prilosec® Lawyer

If you or someone you know has had a fractured wrist, hip, or spine following the use of Prilosec®, you should explore your options for filing a Prilosec® lawsuit against the maker of this medication. Contact a Prilosec® attorney for more information.