17 results

• Nexium Kidney Damage Risk Worsened With Other Drugs Known To Harm Kidneys: Study

  August 4, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Some heartburn drugs may exacerbate kidney damage caused by other drugs, as well as cause damage on their own, according to the findings of a new study.

• Side Effects of Nexium, Prilosec, Other PPIs May Increase Dementia Risk: Study

  February 19, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study has found an association between the use of heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec, and an increased risk of dementia.

• Heart Attack Risk Linked to Nexium, Prilosec, Similar Antacids: Study

  June 16, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study suggest that heart burn drugs like Nexium could increase the risk of heart attacks and death due to cardiovascular problems.

• Nexium, Other Acid Reflux Drugs Get Updated Label Warnings After Public Citizen Petition

  November 4, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA will add new label warnings about drug interactions and other possible side effects of heartburn drugs after a consumer watchdog group sued the agency.

• FDA Sued For Not Warning of Nexium, Prilosec Health Risks

  May 1, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  Public Citizen is suing the FDA to force it to place black box warnings on Nexium, Prilosec and similar drugs due to a risk of drug depency and a number of health risks.

• Heartburn Drugs Linked to Infection Risk in Cirrhosis Patients: Study

  September 27, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links popular heart burn drugs, such as Nexium, Prilosec, Zantac and others, to a potential increased risk...

• Nexium, Prilosec Side Effects Linked to C. Diff Diarrhea: Study

  July 12, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study suggest that side effects of Nexium, Prilosec and similar heartburn drugs may increase the...

• Warnings Over Long-Term Use of Nexium, Prilosec, Other PPI in U.K.

  April 24, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  U.K. health officials are warning that the long-term use of Nexium, Prilosec and similar heart burn medications, known as proton...

• Prilosec, Nexium Linked to Diarrhea-Causing Infections, FDA Warns

  February 9, 2012

  Staff Writers

  Federal regulators are warning that popular heart burn drugs like Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid could increase the risk of serious...

• Lawsuit Filed Over Fractures After Using Nexium and Other Heartburn Drugs

  December 14, 2011

  Staff Writers

  An Arizona woman has filed a product liability lawsuit against the makers of several popular heartburn drugs, including Nexium, Protonix,...