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Nexium Lawsuit Are You A Victim ?

Nexium lawsuit for patients that have suffered bone fractures, loss of bone density, and/or osteoporosis. Filing a lawsuit with our team of experienced Nexium lawsuit attorneys will send a message to the drug companies as well as recover monies to pay medical bills and support for your family. For this reason, it is very important due to the complexity of such a claim to use an experienced Nexium Lawsuit Attorney. The lawyers at D. Miller & Associates are experts in filing Nexium Lawsuit Claims.

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Nexium Side Effects And Nexium Lawsuit

Nexium has many potential side effects and adverse reactions. Two of the more severe Nexium side effects are osteoporosis-related bone fractures and loss of bone density.

According to a large study of nearly 16,000 patients, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) in late 2008, patients who use proton pump inhibitors such as Nexium, for 7 or more years to treat acid reflux, peptic ulcers and other conditions are at a greater risk of osteoporosis-related bone fractures. Osteoporosis is the most common type of bone disease. Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time.


The 2008 CMAJ study specifically noted that there is an increased risk of hip fracture after 5 years of continuous exposure and an increased risk of any bone fracture after 7 years continuous exposure.

In May 2011, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Nexium may raise the risk of bone fractures when taken for a year or more, or when it is taken in high doses. The FDA warning followed a review of two studies that were published on May 10, 2011 in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Those studies found an increase of spine, hip, and wrist fractures in patients that had taken proton pump inhibitors such as Nexium.

“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,” said Dr. Joyce Korvick, deputy director for safety in the FDA’s Division of Gastroenterology Products, in an FDA press release.

If you have suffered one of these Nexium side effects, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. Our experienced Nexium lawsuit attorneys are currently offering free case evaluations to victims of these injuries. We urge you to contact us today to protect your legal rights.

Other Nexium Side Effects include:

  • Allergic reaction
  • Breathing difficulty
  • Closing of the throat
  • Swelling of the lips, tongue, or face
  • Hives
  • Headache
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Flatulence
  • Abdominal pain
  • Constipation
  • Dry mouth

Next step In Filing Your Nexium Lawsuit

If your health has been compromised as a result of using Nexium, you have the right to legal representation.

The experienced Nexium lawsuit attorneys at D. Miller & Associates are representing those patients that have taken Nexium for one year or more, have been diagnosed with osteoporosis or a loss of bone density, or have suffered a bone related injury such as a fracture or broken bone. We are now accepting Nexium cases in all 50 U.S. states. Contact a Nexium lawsuit attorney at D. Miller & Associates for a free evaluation of your Nexium claim if you have or think you have, any bone related side effects.

What is Nexium?

Nexium belongs to a group of drugs called proton pump inhibitors. Nexium is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Nexium is also used to promote healing of erosive esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid).

Nexium may also be given to prevent gastric ulcer caused by infection with helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), or by the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Nexium is not for immediate relief of heartburn symptoms.

Omeprazole (Prilosec), lansoprazole (Prevacid), rabeprazole (Aciphex) and pantoprazole (Protonix) are other pharmaceutical drugs in the same class as Nexium.

If you have been a injured by the drug Nexium please contact us so we can review your case a we will look at filing a Nexium Lawsuit on your behalf.

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Posted by Nexium - November 29, 2011 at 12:13 am

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Nexium Side Effects

Nexium Side effects

According to the Nexium patient insert provided by the AstraZeneca pharmaceutical company (parent company for Nexium) there are many Nexium side effects.
In fact, they have a very, very long list of Nexium side effects. There are long-term side effects for every part of the body.

Nexium Side Effects

 

 

 Nexium Side effects include:

  • Bone fractures –particularly osteoporosis-related fractures of the hip, wrist or spine
  • Osteoporosis
  • Bone loss
  • Back and chest pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Gastritis
  • Acne
  • Vitamin B-12 deficiency
  • Blurred vision
  • Migraines
  • Impotence
  • Fatigue

The FDA Report On Nexium Side Effects

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now requires that labeling for Nexium include a “black box” warning about the increased risk of fractures of the hip, wrist, and spine as one of a number of possible Nexium side effects. The action follows FDA review of six studies by U.S. and Canadian researchers that link proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to an increased risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures in middle-aged adults.

Nexium is one of the drugs classified as PPIs which are the most powerful class of antacid drugs. Each year doctors write 113.4 million prescriptions for drugs such as Nexium.
“There is a possible increased risk of fractures of the hip, wrist, and spine if you take certain drugs [Nexium] for heartburn, acid reflux, or ulcers,” the FDA warned consumers.
The greatest risk from Nexium is among people who take high doses or remain on Nexium for a year or more.

Nexium is supposed to be used only for serious conditions, but often it is taken for simple heartburn. There’s no doubt Nexium is effective, but the benefit for minor conditions may not be worth the risk of osteoporosis or bone fractures as a result of using Nexium.

Nexium Lawsuit

As a result of the FDA warning, the first lawsuit against the makers of Nexium, AstraZeneca, was filed in Houston, Texas recently. The Nexium lawsuit claims that Nexium side effects caused bone fractures and osteoporosis. According to the Nexium lawsuit, the patients taking Nexium were not warned about the potential risk of Nexium side effects such as bone fractures and osteoporosis.

It is alleged that Nexium interferes with the body’s ability to absorb calcium which can increase bone loss in a number of studies as early as 2006. The public was not made aware of this risk of Nexium side effects until the FDA released their findings in May 2010.

If you or someone you know has used Nexium and may be experiencing Nexium side effects such as osteoporosis or bone fractures, you may have a claim to recover your losses as a result of using Nexium. It is important to work with an experienced Nexium lawsuit attorney such as those at our Houston law firm of D. Miller & Associates, PLLC. Find out today if you have a Nexium lawsuit by consulting free with one of our Nexium lawyers.

Posted by Nexium - November 28, 2011 at 5:26 am

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What is Nexium ?

Nexium (esomeprazole) is in a class of drugs called Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI). PPI’s are used to treat patients that are suffering from excess acid in their stomach.

Nexium is also used to treat stomach and duodenal ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Nexium works by lessening the amount of acid produced by the stomach by blocking the acid production sites. Nexium may also help heal erosive esophagitis. Nexium is not for immediate relief of heartburn symptoms.

If you have heartburn two or more times a week, you may have acid reflux disease or GERD. Anyone can have GERD, including young children.

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Nexium and the FDA

Nexium is manufactured by AstraZeneca, Inc. (AstraZeneca). Nexium is the successor drug to Prilosec which is also manufactured by AstraZeneca. Nexium is AstraZeneca’s best-selling drug and is the 2nd most profitable drug in the world in 2009, according to 2009 annual sales figures, where it generated just over $5million in sales

There are many Nexium side effects and adverse reactions, including osteoporosis and bone fractures. Osteoporosis is the most common type of bone disease. Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time. Researchers have estimated that about 1 out of 5 American women over the age of 50 have osteoporosis. About one half of all women over 50 will suffer a fracture of the hip, wrist, or vertebra, which are bones of the spine.

In May 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Nexium, the “purple pill”, may raise the risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures when taken for a year or more or when taken in high doses. The FDA warning followed a review of two studies that were published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Those studies found an increase of spine, forearm, and wrist fractures in women that took Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI), such as Nexium. These women were 25% more likely to suffer a bone fracture over an 8 year period than woman that did not take PPIs, particularly in those above the age of 50. The FDA added a “black box” warning about the risks of osteoporosis and bone fractures on the labeling used for Nexium. The new Nexium label indicates that the fracture risks appear to be linked to long-term use. FDA officials say that although the studies have looked at people who used the drug for more than a year, the drug facts section of the labels will indicate the possibility of risk after 14 days of continuous use.

As a result of the FDA warning, Nexium side effects lawsuits have been filed on behalf of Nexium patients.

Nexium Lawsuit And You

Anyone who discovers or suspects that Nexium caused a bone fracture or loss of bone density may file a lawsuit, even if Nexium was taken in years past. However, the time to file a Nexium lawsuit may be limited once someone has a suspicion that they may have suffered as a result of these Nexium side effects. So, if you have suffered a bone fracture, been diagnosed with osteoporosis, or a loss of bone density, and you have taken Nexium for an extended period of time, it is important to speak an expert Nexium Attorney right away, as these types of lawsuits are subject to a statute of limitations.

It’s recommended that you fill out a free case review for Nexium patients and talk to an attorney about your Nexium use and the Nexium side effects that you have experienced. The attorney will then be able to advise you on your right to compensation for your injuries related to the drug Nexium.

If you have suffered a bone fracture, or have been diagnosed with a loss of bone density or osteoporosis and have questions about a Nexium lawsuit, contact our law firm today for a free confidential evaluation. The law firm of D. Miller & Associates, P.L.L.C. is now accepting Nexium side effects cases from clients throughout the United States. The law firm of D. Miller & Associates, P.L.L.C. is very familiar with Nexium lawsuits. If you or a loved one have taken Nexium and have experienced any of these Nexium side effects, call our law firm to discuss your legal options today.

Posted by Nexium - November 28, 2011 at 3:57 am

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