--- title: Blog, Lawsuit Topics, Injury Lawsuit News - Foster & Houston Law | Prilosec Lawsuit description: "Prilosec Lawsuit | Topics: IVC Filters, Pradaxa, Actos, Xeralto, Zofran, Amputation, and Transvaginal Mesh. 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According to a study covered by CBS News, people who take GERD drugs have at least a 20% higher risk of developing chronic kidney disease when compared to non-users.  [Read More](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/heartburn-drugs-kidney-damage) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/heartburn-drugs-kidney-damage#comments-listing) Topics: [Health News](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/health-news), [Heartburn](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/heartburn), [Kidney Disease](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/kidney-disease), [Kidney Damage](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/kidney-damage), [The Law Offices of Foster & Houston](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/the-law-offices-of-foster-houston), [Nexium](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/nexium), [FANDHLAW](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/fandhlaw), [Nexium Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/nexium-lawsuit), [Prilosec](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/prilosec), [PPI](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/ppi), [PPI Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/ppi-lawsuit), [Heartburn Drug Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/heartburn-drug-lawsuit), [Ryan Foster](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/ryan-foster), [Foster & Houston](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/foster-houston), [Heartburn Drugs](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/heartburn-drugs), [Prilosec Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/prilosec-lawsuit), [GERD Drug](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/gerd-drug), [GERD Drugs](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/gerd-drugs) ## [BioMed Central Investigates Association of Proton Pump Inhibitors with Chronic Kidney Disease](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/ppi-chronic-kidney-disease) Posted by [Firm Staff](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/author/firm-staff) on Mar 28, 2017 3:15:36 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/hubfs/PPI_0317_fandhlaw.jpeg)](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/ppi-chronic-kidney-disease) Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) used to treat heartburn have been linked to an increased risk of developing kidney disease. In this post we discuss research conducted by BioMed Central that investigates the associated risks of PPIs. [Read More](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/ppi-chronic-kidney-disease) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/ppi-chronic-kidney-disease#comments-listing) Topics: [Health News](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/health-news), [Heartburn](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/heartburn), [Kidney Disease](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/kidney-disease), [Kidney Damage](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/kidney-damage), [The Law Offices of Foster & Houston](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/the-law-offices-of-foster-houston), [Nexium](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/nexium), [FANDHLAW](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/fandhlaw), [Nexium Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/nexium-lawsuit), [Prilosec](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/prilosec), [PPI](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/ppi), [PPI Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/ppi-lawsuit), [Heartburn Drug Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/heartburn-drug-lawsuit), [Ryan Foster](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/ryan-foster), [Foster & Houston](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/foster-houston), [Heartburn Drugs](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/heartburn-drugs), [Prilosec Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/prilosec-lawsuit), [GERD Drug](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/gerd-drug), [GERD Drugs](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/gerd-drugs), [GERD Drug Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/gerd-drug-lawsuit), [Prevacid](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/prevacid), [Heartburn Drug](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/heartburn-drug), [Chronic Kidney Disease](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/chronic-kidney-disease), [Kidney Failure](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/kidney-failure), [Prevacid Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/prevacid-lawsuit) ## [Study Finds Use of PPI Drugs for Heartburn Could Lead to Severe Kidney Damage](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/ppi-heartburn-kidney-damage) Posted by [Firm Staff](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/author/firm-staff) on Jan 27, 2017 5:35:28 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/hubfs/PPI-0117-FANDHLAW.jpeg)](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/ppi-heartburn-kidney-damage)   [Read More](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/ppi-heartburn-kidney-damage) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/ppi-heartburn-kidney-damage#comments-listing) Topics: [Health News](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/health-news), [Heartburn](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/heartburn), [Kidney Disease](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/kidney-disease), [Kidney Damage](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/kidney-damage), [The Law Offices of Foster & Houston](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/the-law-offices-of-foster-houston), [Nexium](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/nexium), [FANDHLAW](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/fandhlaw), [Nexium Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/nexium-lawsuit), [Prilosec](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/prilosec), [PPI](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/ppi), [PPI Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/ppi-lawsuit), [Heartburn Drug Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/heartburn-drug-lawsuit), [Ryan Foster](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/ryan-foster), [Foster & Houston](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/foster-houston), [Heartburn Drugs](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/heartburn-drugs), [Prilosec Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/prilosec-lawsuit), [GERD Drug](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/gerd-drug), [GERD Drugs](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/gerd-drugs) ## [Research Finds GERD Drugs Increase Risk of Kidney Failure](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/gerd-drugs-increase-risk-kidney-failure) Posted by [Firm Staff](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/author/firm-staff) on Sep 23, 2016 5:42:05 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/hubfs/KidneyProblems_FANDHLAW.jpeg)](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/gerd-drugs-increase-risk-kidney-failure) An estimated **one in 14 Americans use an over-the-counter GERD drug** like Prilosec and Nexium. However, studies have found that consumers taking Prilosec and Nexium are at a **significantly higher risk of developing kidney problems**. [Read More](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/gerd-drugs-increase-risk-kidney-failure) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/gerd-drugs-increase-risk-kidney-failure#comments-listing) Topics: [Health](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/health), [Heartburn](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/heartburn), [Research](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/research), [Health Study](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/health-study), [Health Research](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/health-research), [Nexium](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/nexium), [Nexium Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/nexium-lawsuit), [Prilosec](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/prilosec), [Fox News Health](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/fox-news-health), [PPI](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/ppi), [PPI Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/ppi-lawsuit), [Heartburn Drug Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/heartburn-drug-lawsuit), [Fox News](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/fox-news), [Ryan Foster](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/ryan-foster), [Heartburn Drugs](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/heartburn-drugs), [Prilosec Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/prilosec-lawsuit) ## [Heartburn Drugs May Cause Kidney Damage](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/heartburndrugdangers) Posted by [Firm Staff](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/author/firm-staff) on May 19, 2016 12:34:01 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/hubfs/PPIs.jpg)](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/heartburndrugdangers) Recent studies show common heartburn drugs, such as **Nexium, Prilosec, and Prevacid**, may be linked to long-term kidney damage. According to CBS News, heartburn drugs, also known as proton pump inhibitors, can increase the risk of developing chronic kidney disease by 50 percent.  [Read More](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/heartburndrugdangers) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/heartburndrugdangers#comments-listing) Topics: [Health News](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/health-news), [Heartburn](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/heartburn), [Kidney Disease](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/kidney-disease), [Kidney Damage](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/kidney-damage), [The Law Offices of Foster & Houston](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/the-law-offices-of-foster-houston), [Nexium](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/nexium), [FANDHLAW](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/fandhlaw), [Nexium Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/nexium-lawsuit), [Prilosec](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/prilosec), [PPI](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/ppi), [PPI Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/ppi-lawsuit), [Heartburn Drug Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/heartburn-drug-lawsuit), [Ryan Foster](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/ryan-foster), [Foster & Houston](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/foster-houston), [Heartburn Drugs](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/heartburn-drugs), [Prilosec Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/prilosec-lawsuit) [All posts](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/all) ### Contact Foster & Houston ### More to Read **The Law Offices of Foster & Houston, PLLC All rights reserved. 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