Heartburn Medication Lawsuits
Nexium (made by AstraZeneca) and Prilosec (Proctor & Gamble) are currently among the most commonly prescribed heartburn medications in America. Both belong to a class of medications known as proton pump inhibitors. Recently, the FDA began investigating these prescription medications after receiving reports of dangerous side effects resulting in bone fractures.
Some common prescriptions in the proton pump inhibitor class include:
- Nexium
- Prilosec
- Dexilant
- Zegerid
- Prevacid
- Protonix
- Aciphex
Over-the-counter heartburn medicines that may also cause medical problems related to brittle bones and dangerous side effects include:
- Prilosec OTC
- Zegerid OTC
- Prevacid 24 hour
Dangerous side effects from defective proton pump inhibitor drugs include:
- Increased risk of fractured bones, especially the hip, wrist and spine
- Interference with blood clotting medications, such as Plavix.
- Additional risk of heart problems following a cardiac arrest or surgery
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