Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) and Bone Fractures Lawsuits.

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Our lawyers and attorneys are seeking people that have been hurt or that have experienced bone fractures from taking certain heartburn medications.

People who use proton pump inhibitors for 7 or more years to treat reflux, peptic ulcers and other conditions are at greater risk of osteoporosis-related fractures, according to this large observational study of 15,792 patients published in CMAJ.

The following heartburn medications are now required by the FDA to carry a new warning on their labels linking the drugs to a heightened risk for fractures.

Dr. Joyce Korvick, deputy director for safety in FDA's Division of Gastroenterology Products has made statements on PPIs: "Epidemiology studies suggest a possible increased risk of bone fractures with the use of proton pump inhibitors for one year or longer, or at high doses,"

"Because these products are used by a great number of people, it's important for the public to be aware of this possible increased risk and, when prescribing proton pump inhibitors, health care professionals should consider whether a lower dose or shorter duration of therapy would adequately treat the patient's condition," she said.

The label will advise consumers to use this class of medicines, called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), carefully, because high doses have been associated with an increased risk of fractures of the hip, wrist and spine, the agency said.

List of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) Linked to Bone Fractures.

Prevacid otc
prevacid Solutab
Prilosec otc
Nexium

The most common side effects of proton pump inhibitors PPIs are:

Headache
Diarrhea
Constipation
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Rash

If you or someone you know has suffered any broken bones from taking any of the heartburn drugs listed above please contact us today as there may be a class action lawsuit taking place for these PPIs.

Comments on This Topic: There are 1 comments related to:
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Dianne Bronkhorst says:	2010-08-12 14:49:52
My mother took Prilosec, Prevacid & Omneprazole for at least 10 years until recently, resulting in a non-union arm break, osteoporosis & chronic pain.

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