Nexium Injury Claims

If taking Nexium has caused injury to you or a family member, consider reaching out to a dedicated Nexium lawyer who could review your case, assess whether your symptoms and conditions are related to Nexium use, and help you obtain the compensation you deserve. Read on to learn more about Nexium and its side effects, as well as the ways a skilled injury attorney could make a difference in your life.

Nexium is a medication known as a proton pump inhibitor which is used to treat acid reflux disease, or heartburn. In addition to relieving the symptoms of heartburn, Nexium helps to heal damage to the esophagus caused by stomach acid, as well as works to prevent ulcers.

The Food and Drug Administration first approved Nexium for use in 2001. Since its introduction to the market, it has become one of the most widely prescribed medications for heartburn. Beginning in 2014, Nexium became available as an over-the-counter pill.

However, some reports and studies suggest that long-term use of Nexium and other similar medications can lead to an increase in kidney disease as high as 20 to 50%. In light of this, many consumers have filed lawsuits against Nexium’s manufacturers on the basis that the drug is defective and unsafe to be on the market.