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Nexium, Prilosec Caused Chronic Kidney Disease and Acute Renal Failure, Lawsuit Alleges February 15, 2017 Irvin Jackson Add Your Comments According to allegations raised in a product liability lawsuit recently filed against AstraZeneca and Procter & Gamble, the combined side effects of Nexium, Prilosec and Prilosec OTC used over a period of several years caused an Illinois woman to suffer chronic kidney disease and acute renal failure. The complaint (PDF) was filed by Irma Coleman in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on February 8, indicating that the drug makers failed to adequately warn consumers and the medical community about the risk that the popular heartburn medications may injure the kidneys. Coleman states that she used Prilosec and Prilosec OTC from January 2009 through February 2014, and then switched to Nexium from February 2013 to January 2015. As a result of the medications, the lawsuit alleges that Coleman developed chronic kidney disease (CKD) in July 2014, and was then diagnosed with acute renal failure in May 2015. Do You Know about… SPORTS BETTING ADDICTION LAWSUITS FOR YOUNG ADULTS Gambling addiction and severe financial losses have been linked to popular sports betting platforms like DraftKings, FanDuel, and Caesars. Lawsuits are being filed by young adults and students who were targeted by deceptive promotions, addictive app features, and aggressive marketing tactics. See if you qualify for a sports betting addiction lawsuit. Learn More SEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR COMPENSATION Do You Know About… SPORTS BETTING ADDICTION LAWSUITS FOR YOUNG ADULTS Gambling addiction and severe financial losses have been linked to popular sports betting platforms like DraftKings, FanDuel, and Caesars. Lawsuits are being filed by young adults and students who were targeted by deceptive promotions, addictive app features, and aggressive marketing tactics. See if you qualify for a sports betting addiction lawsuit. Learn More SEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR COMPENSATION Nexium and Prilosec are two of the most widely used brand-name medications in the U.S., which are both part of a popular class of heartburn drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which also includes Prevacid, Protonix, Dexilant and others. Several of the medications are now available as generics over-the-counter. The lawsuit indicates that Coleman may have been able to avoid the kidney problems from Nexium and Prilosec if the pharmaceutical companies had not withheld and concealed important side effect information, and misrepresented that the drugs were safe to use every day. “As a result of the defective nature of PPIs, persons who ingested this product, including Plaintiff, suffered and may continue to suffer from kidney injuries including acute interstitial nephritis (‘AIN’), acute kidney injuries (‘AKI’), chronic kidney disease (‘CKD’) and renal failure, also known as end-stage renal disease (‘ESRD’),” the lawsuit states. “Defendants concealed and continue to conceal their knowledge of PPIs’ unreasonably dangerous risks from Plaintiff, her physicians, other consumers, and the medical community. Specifically, Defendants failed to adequately inform consumers and the prescribing medical community about the magnified risk of kidney injuries related to the use of PPIs.” The complaint joins dozens of other Nexium lawsuits, Prilosec lawsuits, Protonix lawsuits, Prevacid lawsuits and Dexilant lawsuits brought by individuals nationwide in recent months, claiming that the drug makers withheld information about the risks associated with long-term use of the medications. As heartburn drug injury lawyers continue to review and file cases, it is expected that thousands of similar chronic kidney disease lawsuits and other claims over side effects of PPI medications could be filed in the coming months. Nexium and Prilosec Kidney Risks Since Nexium and other PPI drugs have lacked sufficient kidney warnings, they are widely believed to be safe by most consumers and doctors, and many individuals remain on the medications for years with little attempt to reduce use. However, a number of studies published in recent years have highlighted serious risks, including CKD, acute interstitial nephritis (AIN), acute kidney injury (AKI) and end-stage renal failure. In an independent study published by the medical journal CMAJ Open in April 2015, researchers found that users of PPI medications were 3 times more likely to suffer acute interstitial nephritis, which involves inflammation of the kidney. In addition, the study found that users were 2.5 times more likely to develop acute kidney injury, which involves an abrupt loss of kidney function. This research was followed by a study published last year in the medical journal JAMA Internal Medicine, which also found an increased risk of chronic kidney disease with the heartburn medications, indicating that users of Nexium, Prilosec and other PPI may be 50% more likely when compared to non-users. In April 2016, researchers with the Department of Veterans Affairs found that users of Nexium, Prilosec or other PPIs may be 96% more likely to develop renal failure and 28% more likely to develop chronic kidney disease after five years of use. Earlier this month, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation rejected a request to consolidate all federal proton pump inhibitor kidney damage lawsuits before one judge for pretrial proceedings, saying that the drugs were too dissimilar, and also direct competitors. Therefore, the complaint filed by Coleman, as well as other cases pending in courts nationwide, are moving forward as individual claims, without coordinated discovery. Written by: Irvin Jackson Senior Legal Journalist & Contributing Editor Irvin Jackson is a senior investigative reporter at AboutLawsuits.com with more than 30 years of experience covering mass tort litigation, environmental policy, and consumer safety. He previously served as Associate Editor at Inside the EPA and contributes original reporting on product liability lawsuits, regulatory failures, and nationwide litigation trends. Tags: AstraZeneca, Chronic Kidney Disease, Heartburn, Kidney Failure, Nexium, Prilosec, Procter & Gamble, Proton Pump Inhibitors More Proton Pump Inhibitor Lawsuit Stories Reducing Reliance on Nexium, Prilosec, Similar Drugs Not Only Saves Money, But Study Indicates It Will Do No Harm April 15, 2024 Nexium, Prilosec Settlement Reached To Resolve Kidney Damage Lawsuits Against AstraZeneca October 4, 2023 Heartburn Drugs Like Nexium, Prilosec May Increase Risk of Serious Childhood Infections: Study August 17, 2023 3 Comments Michael February 26, 2017 I have taken prilosec for 5 year’s been on nexium for 9 year’s I’m start to have kidney problems for last 6 months Tammy February 25, 2017 I’ve been on both these medications for years, exspecaly Nexium. Now i’ve been getting uti’s alot in the last 1 1/2 yrs. So they put me on antibiotics until the next time. Just wondering what the side affects are?. DONALD February 17, 2017 STAGE 3 KIDNEY FAILURE CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Share Your CommentsFirst Name*Last NameEmail* Shared Comments*This field is hidden when viewing the formI authorize the above comments be posted on this page Yes No Post Comment I authorize the above comments be posted on this page Weekly Digest Opt-In Yes, send me a weekly email with the latest lawsuits, recalls and warnings. Want your comments reviewed by a lawyer?To have an attorney review your comments and contact you about a potential case, provide your contact information below. 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