Zegerid and other anti-heartburn drugs in the proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) class have been linked to stomach cancer, nephritis (kidney inflammation), kidney failure, bone fractures, and other severe side effects.
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Zegerid and Stomach Cancer
In November 2017, a study published in the journal Gut found a doubled (2X) higher risk of stomach cancer for people who were on long-term treatment with heartburn medications in the Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) class, which includes popular antacids like Zegerid.
Zegerid Lawsuits Centralized in MDL
August 2017 — Judges have centralized 161 lawsuits involving kidney injuries from Zegerid and other PPI heartburn drugs into Multi-District Litigation (MDL No. 2798) under Judge Claire C. Cecchi in the District of New Jersey — In RE: Proton-Pump Inhibitor Products Liability Litigation (No. II). Drug-makers are accused of failing to warn that Zegerid can cause kidney injuries, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), acute interstitial nephritis, end-stage kidney disease, or kidney failure.
Study Links Heartburn Drugs and Death
July 2017 — A new study published in BMJ Open has found up to a 50% increased risk of death for people who use PPI heartburn drugs for 1-2 years instead of another type of heartburn drugs called H2-blockers. long-term use of PPI heartburn drug. Click here to read more.
Heartburn Drugs Causing Massive Health Problems
Zegerid Linked to 96% Higher Risk of Kidney Failure
April 2016 — A study published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology has linked the use of anti-heartburn medications in the PPI class to a 96% increased risk of kidney failure and a 26% increased risk of chronic kidney disease. Click here to read more.
What is Zegerid?
Zegerid (omeprazole / sodium bicarbonate) is a medication made by Salix Pharmaceuticals for the treatment of gastroesohageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as heartburn or acid reflux. It works by neutralizing acid and decreasing the amount of acid made by the stomach.
Zegerid and Nephritis
Zegerid is in the Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) class of heartburn drugs. In December 2014, the FDA updated warnings on all PPIs to include acute interstitial nephritis, a sudden type of kidney inflammation. Nephritis can occur at any point during treatment and Zegerid should be discontinued if it develops.
Case Reports Link Omeprazole and Nephritis
Zegerid contains omeprazole (Prevacid), a medication that was first linked to nephritis in case reports published in the 1990s. By 2001, omeprazole was associated with 17 case reports of nephritis. On average, nephritis was diagnosed after taking 20-40 mg daily doses every day for 2.7 months. Common symptoms include fatigue, fever, weight-loss, and nausea.
What is Nephritis?
Acute interstitial nephritis is a kidney disease in which the spaces between tubules become swollen and inflamed. It is often caused by an allergic reaction to medications like Zegerid in blood that is being cleaned by the kidneys.
Study Links Zegerid and Chronic Kidney Disease
In February 2016, a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found a 20-50% increased risk of chronic kidney disease associated with PPIs. Compared to people who used non-PPI heartburn drugs, twice-daily doses of PPIs were associated with a 46% increased risk of kidney disease. The conclusions of the study were based on data from 10,500 people who used heartburn medications.
PPIs Linked to Nephritis and Kidney Injury
In April 2015, the Canadian medical journal CMAJ Open published a study linking the use of PPIs with nephritis and kidney injury. After analyzing data on 290,000 adults over 66 years old in Ontario on long-term treatment with PPIs, they found a tripled increased risk of nephritis and a 2.4-fold increased risk of acute kidney injury.
Symptoms of Kidney Disease
- Nausea, vomiting
- Loss of appetite and weight-loss
- Fatigue and weakness
- More or less urine output
- Confusion
- Muscle aches
- Swelling of feet and ankles due to fluid retention
- Persistent itching
- High blood pressure
Complications of Kidney Disease
The kidneys are responsible for cleaning the blood, removing excess fluids, balancing blood chemistry, and other functions. Kidney problems can cause complications in nearly every part of the body. These include high blood pressure, anemia (low blood count), weak bones, poor nutritional health, and nerve damage. Kidney disease and nephritis can lead to kidney failure. When this occurs, the only treatment is dialysis or a kidney transplant.
Zegerid Side Effects
- Stomach cancer
- Acute interstitial nephrtitis
- Bone fractures
- Hip, wrist, and spinal fractures
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
- Chronic diarrhea from Clostridium difficile infections
- Low magnesium
- Muscle spasms
- Irregular heartbeat
- Seizures
Zegerid Class Action
The Clark Firm, LLP is nationally recognized as a class action law firm, but our lawyers are currently filing individual lawsuits rather than a class action lawsuit against the manufacturers of Zegerid. We are evaluating cases involving severe side effects.
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