Side effects of Nexium, Prilosec and other blockbuster heartburn and acid reflux medications have been linked to a number of serious risks, including kidney damage and stomach cancer. Cases are being pursued over failure to adequately warn users and the medical community about these potential risks.…
A third of heartburn drugs prescribed to elderly patients may be unnecessary, researchers warn.…
Plaintiffs and defendants in heartburn drug lawsuits are sparring over the bellwether trial selection process.…
The makers of popular heartburn drugs like Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid face more than 13,000 claims of health problems linked to their products.…
Long-term use of heartburn drugs of all types may increase the risk of developing allergies, according to a new study.…
A new study finds that Nexium and similar heartburn drugs carry a bone fracture risk for infants prescribed to take the medications.…
A new study reveals that 70% of heartburn drug prescriptions to prevent surgical gastric bleeding are inappropriate.…
The manufacturers of Nexium, Prilosec, Prevacid and similar heartburn drugs are asking a federal judge to remove stomach cancer cases from mass litigation pretrial proceedings involving other injuries linked to the popular medications.…
A new study indicates taking Nexium, Prilosec and similar drugs may increase the risk of death due to gastric cancer, heart disease and kidney disease risks.
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A lawsuit filed against the makers of Protonix and Prilosec OTC claims the heartburn drugs caused stomach cancer and kidney failure.…
