There are several health risks, side effects, and diseases potentially linked to Prilosec and Prilosec OTC use. In fact, there are almost 13,000 pending cases in a mass tort related to Prilosec and other proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) and their role in causing kidney damage as of November 2023.
A mass torts attorney handling Prilosec and other PPI lawsuits can help you determine if you qualify to file a lawsuit and join a mass tort already in process or take other action. These cases accuse the pharmaceutical company of making and marketing dangerous drugs. Most currently focus on kidney injuries, but other types of cases are possible.
What Health Risks, Side Effects, and Diseases Are Linked With Prilosec?
Studies show there are health risks for Prilosec users, regardless of whether they used the prescription version or the over-the-counter pill. Generally, the most serious side effects and issues occur when patients use it long-term, but this may not always be true. Too many factors could play a role.
There are many warnings on Prilosec’s drug label. These include an increased risk of bone fractures and kidney damage. Generally, most people do not experience the most serious side effects. However, this is always possible.
There is also a wealth of research into the effects of Prilosec since it has been on the market for almost 35 years. One study published in Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology identified many possible health risks associated with the medication.
Kidney Injuries
We know thousands of people have reported issues related to renal function and kidney damage after taking Prilosec and other proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). This could include diagnoses such as:
- Acute tubulointerstitial nephritis
- Acute interstitial nephritis (AIN)
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
- Kidney failure
- Acute kidney injury
Other Risks and Health Concerns Related to Prilosec Use
According to the Prilosec label, other possible concerns could include:
- Increased risk of fracture, especially of the spine, wrist, or hip
- Loss of bone density
- Vitamin and mineral deficiencies, including B-12, magnesium, and more
- Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea
- Lupus Erythematosus
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What Is Prilosec and Who Uses It?
Prilosec and other proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are among the most commonly used prescription drugs. Prilosec (omeprazole) was the first PPI approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Prilosec and Prilosec OTC, the over-the-counter version, are made by Procter & Gamble in partnership with AstraZeneca.
These medications, whether prescribed by a doctor or used in a lower dose over the counter, relieve gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and chronic heartburn. Prilosec can greatly reduce the stomach acid produced, making it easier to avoid damage to the esophagus caused by GERD, acid reflux, or similar issues.
Patients who need medication to manage one of these conditions should discuss their concerns with their doctor. They may be able to help you find a medication in a different drug class that is effective for your symptoms.
Are the Prilosec Manufacturers Liable for My Side Effects and Health Issues?
There is already one mass tort underway related to Prilosec health concerns. Prilosec and Prilosec OTC are both defendants in the ongoing multidistrict litigation based on PPI use and kidney damage. If you have serious effects that you believe are linked to Prilosec use, you may be able to join this case or pursue a case on your own against the drug’s manufacturers.
In the current mass tort, MDL 2789 IN RE: Proton-Pump Inhibitor Products Liability Litigation (No. II), there were 12,826 plaintiffs as of November 16, 2023, according to the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation. Thousands of plaintiffs have reached settlements. Others may soon, or the case could continue to bellwether trials. It is currently under the oversight of the Honorable Judge Claire Cecchi in the U.S. District Court in the District of New Jersey.
You can learn more about how multidistrict litigation works during your free consultation with a mass torts attorney. They can answer your questions and assess your case. Our team provides free consultations.
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What Should I Do If I Believe I Have Prilosec Health Concerns or Side Effects?
If you believe you have a health concern possibly linked to your Prilosec or Prilosec OTC use, we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible. You should speak with an attorney familiar with these cases who knows how mass torts work.
You could recover fair compensation, including money to pay for your continued health care and monitoring. You should not have to pay for the care you require because of a dangerous or defective drug. The drug companies had a responsibility to warn users and protect them from harm, but they failed to do so.
Our attorneys may seek and recover compensation for clients that includes:
- Current and future medical care
- Long-term care and support
- Income losses
- Diminished earning capacity if you cannot return to work
- Miscellaneous expenses with receipts
- Pain and suffering and other non-economic damages
Our mass tort attorneys have worked tirelessly to hold the manufacturer of another heartburn drug responsible for their dangerous medication, to the point that our team has become known as America’s Zantac Lawyer. We know how much holding the drug company responsible in a case like this can mean to those struggling with related health conditions. Let us help you.
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