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• Reducing Reliance on Nexium, Prilosec, Similar Drugs Not Only Saves Money, But Study Indicates It Will Do No Harm

  April 15, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study indicate programs to reduce the overuse of drugs like Nexium and Prilosec are cost-effective, while neither increasing nor decreasing risks to patients.

• Nexium, Prilosec Settlement Reached To Resolve Kidney Damage Lawsuits Against AstraZeneca

  October 4, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  AstraZeneca will pay $425 million to resolve 11,000 claims of kidney damage in a Nexium, Prilosec settlement agreement announced this week.

• Heartburn Drugs Like Nexium, Prilosec May Increase Risk of Serious Childhood Infections: Study

  August 17, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that use of heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec can increase a child's risk of serious infections.

• Dementia Risk Linked to Nexium, Prilosec, Similar Heartburn Drugs After Long-Term Use: Study

  August 11, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that long-term use of Nexium, Prilosec and similar PPI drugs may increase the risk of dementia.

• Trial Dates for Lawsuits Over Nexium, Prilosec Kidney Damage Pushed Back to October 2023

  July 28, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has rescheduled bellwether trials involving lawsuits over Nexium and Prilosec kidney damage to begin in October.

• Researchers Warn that Side Effects of Nexium, Prilosec and Other Heartburn Drugs May Interfere with Breast Cancer Treatments: Study

  July 25, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Researchers warn that the side effects of Nexium, Prilosec and similar heartburn drugs can interfere with certain cancer medications, resulting in lower survival rates for women with advanced breast cancer.

• First Bellwether Trial For Nexium Lawsuit Rescheduled To Begin June 5, 2023

  March 3, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The first Nexium lawsuit to serve as a bellwether trial has been delayed again, until June 5.

• Nexium, Prilosec, Similar Heartburn Drugs Linked to Increased Antimicrobial Resistant Bacteria, Study Finds

  February 28, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study warn that Nexium, Prilosec and similar proton pump inhibitors are linked to an increased risk of acquiring certain types of antimicrobial-resistant infections.

• Nexium Kidney Damage Bellwether Trial Pushed Back to March 2023, Amid Settlement Talks

  October 19, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  The first Nexium kidney damage bellwether trial has been pushed back from November 14 to at least March 1, 2023.

• Nexium, Prilosec Settlement Conferences Ordered In Advance of Approaching Trials Over Kidney Side Effects

  September 23, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has ordered parties involved in Nexium and Prilosec kidney damage lawsuits to participate in settlement negotiations over the next several weeks.