Heartburn Drugs and Kidney Damage
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a class of drugs used to relieve heartburn and acid reflux by reducing the amount of acid produced by the stomach. PPIs are relied on by more than 15 million Americans. However, patients taking PPIs may face an increased risk of developing severe health issues, including chronic kidney disease.
You may be entitled to compensation if you or a loved one developed chronic kidney disease or kidney failure after taking a PPI drug, including:
- Nexium®
- Prevacid®
- Prilosec®
- Losec®
- Protonix®
- Zegerid®
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Heartburn Drugs Linked to Chronic Kidney Disease
A study published in the National Library of Medicine revealed a significant increase in chronic kidney disease among patients who took PPIs. Another finding in a study published in 2023 makes this increase even more alarming. It shares that between 53% and 69% of PPI prescriptions were not prescribed for valid reasons.
Heartburn Drug Kidney Disease Lawyers in Louisiana
If you or someone you love developed chronic kidney disease or experienced kidney failure after taking Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec, Losec, Protonix, or Zegerid, you may be entitled to compensation. Our team of attorneys is committed to providing the legal representation you deserve for your injuries. Call us at (866) 897-8495 or contact us online to get the legal help you need, today.
Prilosec ®, Losec ®, and Nexium ® are registered trademarks of AstroZeneca plc. Prevacid ® is a registered trademark of Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. Protonix ® is a registered trademark of Pfizer, Inc. Zegerid ® is a registered trademark of Santarus, Inc. All trademarks are used to identify the products in question.
This law firm is not associated with, sponsored by, or affiliated with the American Medical Association; AstroZeneca plc; JAMA Internal Medicine; Pfizer, Inc.; Santarus, Inc.; or Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
