Nexium, Other Heartburn Drugs, Often Inappropriately Prescribed, Study Warns
A new study reveals that 70% of heartburn drug prescriptions to prevent surgical gastric bleeding are inappropriate.…
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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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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 lawsuit filed against the makers of Protonix and Prilosec OTC claims the heartburn drugs caused stomach cancer and kidney failure.…
The makers of popular heartburn drugs like Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid face more than 5,000 lawsuits that the drugs caused a number of side effects and complications, including stomach cancer and kidney injuries.…
More than 16,000 additional heartburn drug lawsuits may be filed in the coming weeks as a tolling agreement suspending lawsuit filing deadlines comes to a close.…
Plaintiffs and defendants have filed proposed bellwether case selection plans for litigation over heartburn drug side effects.…
A new study suggests that reducing the use of heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec could also reduce rates of C. Diff infections.…
A new study warns that drugs like Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid could alter the gut microbiota enough to increase the risk of gastric cancer.…