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If you or a loved one has been injured by the prescription drug, Nexium (esomeprazole), you must take prompt action to protect your right to a possible cash award for pain and suffering, medical bills, lost employment wages and more. To learn if you qualify for cash compensation, act today by speaking to our expert and board certified, Nexium side effects lawyer at Roberts & Roberts. Our nationally respected law firm offers you a free, eligibility consultation that could lead to a far better financial future by calling us at (903) 597-6000.

Nexium (esomeprazole) is a well-known and widely prescribed proton pump inhibitor (PPI) drug manufactured by AstraZeneca and has been FDA approved since February, 2001. A proton pump is a stomach membrane protein that, among other functions, produces acid in the stomach to promote healthy food digestion. Excessive levels of stomach acid, however, can cause the discomfort of heartburn, painful gastric ulcers, as well as the potentially esophagus damaging disorder known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux disease or GERD). Nexium and other prescription strength PPIs, as well as several, over- the-counter medications can be effective in reducing stomach acid by inhibiting a proton pump protein’s ability to produce stomach acid.

Unfortunately, Nexium use has been linked to a variety of side effects that can include: headaches; stomach pain; diarrhea; constipation; gas; dry mouth, and drowsiness. Additionally, prolonged and high dosage use of Nexium is associated with a condition known as hypomagnesemia, which describes low serum levels of magnesium that can cause irregular or fast heartbeat, tremors, seizures, chest pain and other symptoms such as dark urine.

Perhaps the most worrisome and recently documented side effects injury linked to Nexium use is atypical bone fractures of the hip, wrist and spine. In six out of seven reports recently reviewed by the FDA, a link had been established between these bone fractures and PPI use, particularly when associated with prolonged usage at relatively high dosages taken by patients aged 50 or older. Such studies have resulted in an FDA order for new, bone fracture warning labels on PPIs such as Nexium.

If you or a loved one has been injured by taking Nexium, you need to act quickly and speak to our leading, Nexium side effects lawyer at Roberts & Roberts. Act now and take advantage of our no-cost or obligation, eligibility consultation that could greatly enhance your financial quality of life by calling us at (903) 597-6000. When you have our expert and aggressive, Nexium side effects lawyer fighting hard at your side, you’ll get the outstanding results you deserve!