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Protonix® is a medicinal tablet that is used to help in the treatment of heartburn and gastrointestinal problems by utilizing pantoprazole. There are potential side effects of Protonix®, including a possible increase in the risk of severe wrist, hip and spine fractures in patients over the age of 50. Bone fractures have been reported in patients who use Protonix® for long periods of time.

Protonix® Side Effects

Protonix® side effects usually appear in patients who use the drug long term. Side effects of Protonix® can include the following:

• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Weight gain
• Insomnia
• Wrist fractures
• Hip fractures
• Spine fractures

Other Protonix® side effects include allergic reactions to pantoprazole. If you are over the age of 50 or are experiencing symptoms of an allergic reaction due to Protonix®, consult a doctor as soon as possible to find out if this medication is the right treatment for you.

Protonix® Wrist Fractures

Acid-reducing drugs like Protonix® have been linked to a possible increase in the risk of wrist fractures. According to reports, the risk for suffering wrist and other bone fractures may be increased in users because Protonix® reduces the acid in the stomach that blocks against harmful bacteria which can cause wrist fractures.

Protonix® Hip Fractures

Long-term exposure to Protonix® ay also lead to hip fractures. Reportedly, hip fractures are usually experienced by patients over the age of 50. Long-term use in older patients may increase their risk of suffering hip fractures by 25 percent.

Protonix® Spine Fractures

Protonix® may also increase a patient’s risk of suffering a fractured spine. Fractured spines are serious and painful injuries. A drug like Protonix® can reduce the production of calcium that is made in the body and used to give bones their strength. Spinal fractures can happen when the calcium level is reduced.

Protonix® Side Effect Lawsuit

If you or someone you love has suffered from a bone fracture while taking Protonix®, there may be a chance the two are linked. To find out more information, contact a Protonix® attorney for help. We can investigate your case and help you seek a financial recover if your injury was caused by the heartburn medication.

Other heartburn drugs linked to similar injuries include Nexium®, Prilosec®, Prilosec® OTC, Prevacid® and Prevacid® 24HR, Zegerid® and Zegerid® OTC, Aciphex® and Vimovo®.

Contact a Protonix® Attorney

For more information or to find out if you qualify to seek compensation, contact a Protonix® attorney today.