Protonix Lawsuit

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Attention Protonix Users: There is evidence that this heartburn medication and others in its class increase the risk of fractures of the spine, hip and wrist. If you’ve suffered from serious bone fractures or other side effects while taking Protonix, you may be eligible to file a Protonix lawsuit and recover compensation for your injuries.

Protonix Update 4/25/12: U.K. health regulators have issued two new warnings to the public stating that the use of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) heartburn drugs may cause bone fractures, and have the potential to lead to dangerously low levels of magnesium in the body. According to the warnings, these risks are increased if high doses of PPIs are taken over long periods of time, and appear to primarily affect the elderly. Click here to learn more.

Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) Update 2/8/12: The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning today stating that the use of proton pump inhibitor heartburn drugs may increase the risk of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea. FDA’s warning came in response to a safety review from its Adverse Event Reporting System that suggested such a link. Click here to learn more.

Free Protonix Case Evaluation: If you or a loved one has suffered from injuries you feel may have been caused by Protonix, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a lawsuit and we can help.

What’s the problem?

Protonix (generic: pantoprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) medication used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease. It is chemically structured to help the secretion of acid from the stomach glands. There are generic brands of Protonix, but the drug usually comes in a 40mg oral medicine tablet that is delayed-release and long lasting. Protonix was developed by Atlanta and is currently marketed by Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories.

To relieve the symptoms of gastric reflux, many patients are prescribed Protonix for a period of several months or longer. For many, the relief Protonix brings is welcomed. However, mounting evidence and numerous case studies have shown that Protonix and other PPIs may cause harm to some patients.

Side Effects of Protonix

Protonix side effects typically appear in individuals 50 and older who take the medication for a year or longer. Serious side effects most often reported in Protonix users include the following:

• Hip fractures
• Wrist fractures
• Spine fractures
• Abdominal pain
• Constipation
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stroke
• Allergic reactions
• Heart attack
• Weight loss
• Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

PPI medications like Protonix have been linked to a possible increase in the risk of fractures because the drugs reduce the acid in the stomach that block against harmful bacteria. Fractured hips, wrists and spines are serious and painful injuries which can severely restrict mobility and limit the patient’s quality of life. Long-term use of PPIs like Protonix in older patients may increase the risk of suffering hip fractures by up to 25%. Proton pump inhibitor medications include:

• Nexium
• Prilosec
• Aciphex
• Prevacid
• Protonix
• Vimovo
• Zegerid
• Dexilant

Precautions when taking Protonix

Since Protonix contains sodium, patients who are on salt restricted diets like those with heart failure should avoid taking the medication. Because it may cause bleeding, patients taking blood thinning agents should be careful while taking protonix. The safety of this medication in pregnant women has not been proven and is not recommended for women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Do I have a Protonix Lawsuit?

The Product Liability & Defective Drug Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Protonix lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new bone fracture cases in all 50 states.