Awareness Heartburn Meds May Mean Kidney Problems (NAPSA)—If you or someone you care about has kidney problems, there maybe a surprising cause. A study by Johns Hopkins and pub- lished in The Journal of the American Medical Association linked heartburn medications (proton pumpinhibitors, or PPIs) to increased kidney complications. This study foundthe risk rose 20 to 50 percent in people whod taken Nexium, Prilosec or Prevacid. A separate study found one in four chronic kidney disease patients had taken one of those drugs. In certain cases, heartburn medica- tion may cause kidneytroubles. Some people who were harmedare suing the manufacturers. The complications can include chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injuries, interstitial nephritis, renal fail- ure and the need for dialysis or kidney transplant. What You Can Do First, see your doctor. Next, if you suffered kidney complications, emotional and physical stress, and financial burdens, you may wantto see a lawyer, as well. Lawsuits against AstraZeneca (maker of Nexium and Prilosec) and Takeda (maker of Prevacid) allege that they knew of the increased risks yet failed to properly warn patients and doctors. If you've been affected by this, you maybe entitled to money from an individual lawsuit, a settlement or a class action suit. There is, however, a limited time in which to pursuea legal case. Learn More For a free case evaluation from the attorneys at Keller and Keller, visit www.2keller.com/library/prilosec-pre vacid-and-nexium-lawsuits-for-kidneydamage.cfm orcall (800) 253-5537.
