Proton Pump Inhibitors, or PPIs, are commonly used to treat certain stomach and esophageal problems, such as acid reflux. You may know them by brand names such as Prilosec, Prevacid or Nexium, also known as the āPurple Pill.ā They are found in medicine cabinets across the nation, in fact, 15 million people in the United States alone are taking these drugs. PPIs are not only part a multi-billion dollar industry, but they also may be the culprit for serious health complications.
Manufacturers have spent billions of dollars marketing these PPIs- the most profitable drug in history. The Ruth Law Team is dedicated to keeping the public informed about the risks associated with using these drugs. For more than 40 years, we have been fighting to hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for the safety of consumers.
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PPI Health Risks & Symptoms
Recent studies from JAMA and JASN report that continued use of PPIs can cause serious side effects, including an increased risk of the following:
- Kidney disease
- Kidney failure
- Bone fractures
- Intestinal infections
- Heart attack
- Pneumonia
- Negative interactions with other drugs like Copidogrel
- Acute Interstitial Nephritis (AIN)
Unfortunately, warnings about the risk for kidney damage are not placed on the packaging of these products. The drugs may also be addictive, and some people find it difficult to stop taking PPIs.
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If you or a loved one has developed kidney disease, renal failure or other kidney damage after taking PPIs, please call The Ruth Law Team at (888) 783-8378.