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Protonix Hip Fracture

Study results have shown that some patients may be at an increased risk of fracturing a bone while taking antacids such as Protonix®. Protonix® hip fractures are said to be caused by a decrease in a patient’s bone density from the medication.

Other heartburn medications that are linked to similar injuries include Nexium® and Prevacid®. These drugs are all part of a class of medicines called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you or someone you love has suffered a hip fracture or other bone fracture while taking Protonix® or another PPI you should consider contacting an attorney who can help you recover compensation for your injuries.

Hip Fractures and Protonix® Dose

According to reports, people taking Protonix® and other PPIs are more susceptible to hip fractures when they take high doses of the medicine for long periods of time. Results from a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) back in 2006 showed that the risk of hip fracture more than doubled in patients who take Protonix® for long periods if time.

Hip Pain While Using Protonix®

If you are taking Protonix® or another PPI to treat heartburn, you should seek medical help you start feeling hip pain while using Protonix®. Symptoms of a fractured hip include:

Severe pain in the hip or groin area
Unable to put weight on one of your legs
Stiffness or bruising in the hip area
Leg turning outward

Hip fractures are very serious injuries and can have damaging consequences. Some patients, especially elderly patients, might experience deterioration in the hip that can cause a decrease in their mobility. Hip fracture patients are also at risk of suffering blood clots in the legs due to not being able to move. Blood clots can have fatal consequences in some patients.