“How Can I Prove My Cancer Was Caused by Zantac?”
Zantac, the brand name for the generic drug ranitidine, contains NDMA, which the FDA has identified as a probable human carcinogen. Based on the most current research, taking Zantac may put you at risk for developing as many as 20 different types of cancers. Many of our Zantac lawsuit clients ask, “How can I prove my cancer was caused by Zantac?”
Proving that a specific cancer was caused by Zantac may be difficult. In this post we’ll review some of the factors that need to be considered when trying to prove that your cancer was caused by Zantac.
FEBRUARY 2023 UPDATE: Due to recent developments in the litigation, our firm is no longer accepting Zantac claims. Please stay tuned to our website for the latest information and updates.
IMPORTANT: If you believe your cancer was caused by Zantac, call 1-800-525-7111 today or fill out our convenient form for a FREE consultation to review your eligibility for a potential Zantac cancer lawsuit.
IMPORTANT: A federal judge recently ruled against lawsuits concerning generic Zantac. At this point, we can only accept cases concerning use of brand-name Zantac OR “mixed” use of brand-name Zantac and generic equivalents.
So… “How can I prove my cancer was caused by Zantac?”
Let’s start by reviewing some of the important facts about these Zantac cancer claims:
Zantac Cancer Risk
Zantac is a brand name of the generic drug ranitidine. It is classified as a histamine-2 (H2) blocker. It is commonly used to treat acid issues from heartburn to serious stomach and intestinal issues such as ulcers.
Up until 2019, ranitidine was also one of the most popular medications in the United States, with an estimated 15 million Americans taking prescription ranitidine, most of those under the brand name Zantac.
How Can Zantac Put You At Risk For Cancer?
On April 1st, 2020, the FDA requested that all prescription and over-the-counter ranitidine products be removed from the shelves due to the discovery of a nitrosamine impurity called N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a probable human carcinogen.
In laboratory tests, NDMA has been used to cause cancer in mice. It is considered very dangerous in high levels. The findings by the FDA suggest that:
“Sustained higher levels of exposure [to NDMA] may increase the risk of cancer in humans.”
Based on these findings, it is possible that long-term exposure to NDMA through a prescription of a ranitidine such as Zantac can increase your risk for developing dangerous and deadly cancers.
This means if you regularly used a ranitidine product such as Zantac and later developed cancer, you may qualify for a Zantac cancer claim.
What Kind of Cancer Can Zantac Potentially Cause?
Early studies have tentatively seen a correlation between NDMA (as contained in Zantac) and many types of cancer, including:
- Bladder cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Intestinal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Colorectal cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Lung cancer
If you were not at significant risk for cancer prior to taking Zantac and later developed cancer, we may be able to help prove Zantac caused your cancer and you may be entitled to financial compensation.
FEBRUARY 2023 UPDATE: Due to recent developments in the litigation, our firm is no longer accepting Zantac claims. Please stay tuned to our website for the latest information and updates.
Call 1-800-525-7111 today or fill out our convenient form so we can review your eligibility for a potential Zantac cancer lawsuit.
PLEASE NOTE: At this time, the federal MDL has limited the Zantac claims we can accept to bladder, esophageal, stomach, liver, and pancreatic cancers only. We understand that other cancers may be linked, but we are unfortunately unable to assist with these claims at this time due to evidence and recent court rulings.
Did the Presence of NDMA in Zantac Cause My Cancer?
Current research suggests that you may be at higher risk for cancer if you have taken a ranitidine product such as Zantac, due to the presence of cancer-causing NDMA.
In 2019, an independent research lab discovered that ranitidine products (including Zantac) contained low levels of NDMA.
Researchers also found that “NDMA levels increase in ranitidine even under normal storage conditions, and NDMA has been found to increase significantly in samples stored at higher temperatures, including temperatures the product may be exposed to during distribution and handling by consumers.”
These tests also showed that “the older a ranitidine product is, or the longer the length of time since it was manufactured, the greater the level of NDMA. These conditions may raise the level of NDMA in the ranitidine product above the acceptable daily intake limit, thus increasing its carcinogenic potential.”
Since then, ranitidine products have been recalled by the FDA for their cancer-causing potential.
This means that your exposure to NDMA through a drug like Zantac may have caused you to develop cancer when you otherwise would not have.
If you’re wondering “How can I prove Zantac caused my cancer?” the answer is… it’s complicated. That said, an experienced Zantac cancer attorney can help evaluate your claim and help determine whether or not NDMA in Zantac may have caused your cancer.
For a FREE, no-obligation consultation with an experienced Zantac lawyer, please call 1-800-525-7111 today.
There is no obligation and you won’t pay any attorney fees unless we win your case and you receive compensation.
If you’re concerned about proving that Zantac caused your cancer, please call 1-800-525-7111 today and let’s review your case.
“I’ve Taken Zantac and Developed Cancer. What Should I Do?”
If you have taken brand-name Zantac and later developed cancer, you may be entitled to compensation.
FEBRUARY 2023 UPDATE: Due to recent developments in the litigation, our firm is no longer accepting Zantac claims. Please stay tuned to our website for the latest information and updates.
You may qualify for a Zantac lawsuit if you meet the following criteria:
- Used brand-name Zantac only
- Suffered from at least one of the following cancers:
- Bladder cancer
- Liver cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Must have used brand-name Zantac after October 1984
- Must have used brand-name Zantac for a minimum of one year
- Must have used brand-name Zantac once per week for a minimum of six months
- Must have been diagnosed with a qualifying cancer within 20 years of last dose
- Must not have been a smoker in the past 20 years if diagnosed with lung cancer
- Must be 64 years of age or younger at the time of diagnosis if diagnosed with prostate cancer
Certain other criteria may apply. For a FREE, no-obligation consultation with an experienced Zantac lawsuit attorney, please call 1-800-525-7111.
The Zantac lawsuit lawyers at Riddle and Brantley are here to fight for those whose cancer may have been caused by Zantac.
PLEASE NOTE: At this time, the federal MDL has limited the Zantac claims we can accept to bladder, esophageal, stomach, liver, and pancreatic cancers only. We understand that other cancers may be linked, but we are unfortunately unable to assist with these claims at this time due to evidence and recent court rulings.
With more than 220+ years of combined legal experience fighting for the rights of our clients against potentially negligent drug companies, our attorneys are ready to help however they can. We will try to walk you through the necessary steps to help prove your cancer was caused by Zantac and get the justice you deserve.
Call 1-800-525-7111 today or fill out our convenient form so our Zantac cancer lawyers can review your eligibility for a potential Zantac cancer lawsuit.
There are no costs or fees unless you receive compensation.
“How Can I Prove My Cancer Was Caused by Zantac?”
Risk for cancer is determined by your personal risk factors. Your diet, environment, and genetics can all play a role in whether or not you develop cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, risk factors for cancer include:
- Age
- Alcohol
- Cancer-Causing Substances
- Chronic Inflammation
- Diet
- Hormones
- Immunosuppression
- Infectious Agents
- Obesity
- Radiation
- Sunlight
- Tobacco
Exposure to known or probable carcinogens (cancer-causing substances) can exponentially increase your risk for cancer beyond what you may be predisposed to through normal circumstances. This can be critical in helping prove that, potentially, Zantac caused your cancer.
The American Cancer Society (ACS) lists N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) as a “probable carcinogen.” A probable carcinogen is defined as a substance that is highly probable to cause cancer in humans when they are exposed to it at certain levels.
The FDA found NDMA present in Zantac, meaning that if you took Zantac and were otherwise not at elevated risk for developing a certain cancer, there is reason to believe that exposure to Zantac put you at risk for developing your cancer.
To help you prove that Zantac caused your cancer, call us now at 1-800-525-7111 for a FREE, no-obligation consultation. One of our experienced Zantac cancer attorneys will review your information and help determine if you may be eligible for Zantac compensation.
Zantac Cancer Lawsuits
FEBRUARY 2023 UPDATE: Due to recent developments in the litigation, our firm is no longer accepting Zantac claims. Please stay tuned to our website for the latest information and updates.
Zantac has been associated with a number of different cancers including:
- Bladder cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Intestinal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Colorectal cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Uterine cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Breast cancer
- Testicular cancer
- Thyroid cancer
- Throat/nasal cancer
- Brain cancer
If you believe Zantac caused your cancer, you may qualify for a claim or lawsuit.
If you or someone you know has taken brand-name Zantac (or a combination of brand-name Zantac and generic ranitidine) and been diagnosed with one of the cancers listed above, please give us a call today at 1-800-525-7111 for a FREE, no obligation consultation.
Since the Zantac recall and FDA warning, the dangerous drug attorneys at Riddle and Brantley have been working tirelessly to help potential victims get the justice they deserve.
Justice Counts for those diagnosed with cancer potentially due to Zantac and we are ready to help however we can.
Please call 1-800-525-7111 today and let’s review your case.
***Disclaimer: No settlement agreement has been reached in any litigation regarding ranitidine (ZANTAC®), including in the Multidistrict Litigation in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (case no. 20-MD-2924).