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Proton Pump Inhibitors

Proton Pump Inhibitors Lawsuit Attorneys

Litigating the Negative Side Effects of Proton Pump Inhibitors

Proton pump inhibitors such as Nexium® (esomeprazole), Prilosec® (omeprazole) and Prevacid® (lansoprazole) are generally prescribed to individuals with heartburn. These prescription drugs are meant to block acid buildup. However, they also block calcium absorption, which may lead to wrist, spine and hip fractures in patients.

Skikos, Crawford, Skikos & Joseph is a California- and Ohio-based law firm working to represent the rights of individuals harmed by proton pump inhibitors nationwide. Our skilled lawyers have years of experience bringing pharmaceutical liability lawsuits and mass tort litigation against national and international companies. We know exactly what is needed to bring an effective claim and fight hard to obtain compensation for you.

Contact us in San Francisco or Cleveland to schedule your free consultation with one of our proton pump inhibitors lawsuit attorneys.

The Harmful Side Effects of Proton Pump Inhibitors

Since 1989, doctors have been prescribing proton pump inhibitors to patients to treat heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). These prescription drugs are also used as ulcer treatment. However, many recent studies have shown that these proton pump inhibitors (PPI) can cause negative side effects, such as:

  • Bone fractures
  • Clostridium difficile infections
  • Pneumonia

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has increased the warnings required by proton pump inhibitor manufacturers, including Astra Zeneca and Proctor & Gamble, based on these epidemiological studies. These warnings, issued in May 2010, required manufacturers to list fractures and difficile infections as potential side effects.

Some of the proton pump inhibitors that have recently added bone fractures warnings, as required by the FDA, include: Aciphex (rabeprazole sodium), Dexilant (dexlansoprazole), Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium), Nexium I.V. (esomeprazole sodium), Prevacid (lansoprazole), Prilosec (omeprazole magnesium), Protonix (pantoprazole sodium), Zegerid (omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate), Zegerid with Magnesium Hydroxide(omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate/magnesium hydroxide).

Seek Compensation for Your Injuries Caused by Defective Drugs

If you have suffered from bone fractures or any other negative side effect after taking a PPI, please contact us today for your free case evaluation. We take most cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you will not be charged any attorney fees unless we obtain compensation for you.