Charles Bowers started using Nexium in July 2003. He used the drug routinely to treat symtpoms of heartburn until May 2008, when he was diagnosed with interstitial nephritis. Nephritis is a type of kidney inflammation that is usually caused by an allergic reaction to medications in the bloodstream. It can…
A Tennessee man filed a lawsuit against the makers of Nexium alleging that the drug caused acute interstitial nephritis (AIN), which ultimately led to the man needing dialysis treatment and a kidney transplant. The lawsuit was filed against the makers of Nexium by Charles Bowers on July 5, in the…
A recent medical study has shown that people who have taken Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI), such as Nexium, may be at an increased risk for chronic kidney disease. A 2016 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) shows that people who were taking the anti-ulcer medication…
Since first introduced in 2001, patients from across the country have been using Nexium to treat chronic heartburn and related conditions. While patients may have been prepared to deal with the drug’s disclosed side effects such as dry mouth, abdominal pain, and headaches, most were not ready for the drug’s…