PPIs

Any concern about PPI safety raises the question of whether more effort should be made to tackle some root causes of GERD such as obesity, stress and drinking alcohol instead - Bruce Y Lee

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How Safe Are Heartburn Medications?

This news may give you some heartburn. A study recently published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that a commonly used type of heartburn medication (proton pump inhibitors or PPIs) may be associated with chronic kidney disease...

This is the latest burp in a class of medications that was considered safe enough to transition from being a prescription medication to an over-the-counter one (starting with Prilosec in 2003). Prior studies have suggested that PPI use may be associated with an increased risk of heart attacks. PPIs have become fairly pervasive. Chances are you have either taken a PPI, know someone who has taken a PPI or seen a PPI…

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Heartburn Drugs Can Lead to Fatal Heart or Kidney Disease

“We don’t want to imply that people shouldn’t be taking P.P.I.s when they really need them,” said the senior author, Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly of the Washington University School of Medicine. “In people taking them for the right reasons, the benefits outweigh the risks. But even then, they should be taken at the lowest doses and for the shortest period of time possible.”

Is Your Heartburn Medication Putting You At Higher Risk For A Hip Fracture?

According to new data from a recent meta-analysis, persons taking oral proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may be at an elevated risk of sustaining a hip fracture. The elevated risk, however, was not found among those taking H2-receptor antagonists (H2RA).

Acid Reflux Medications Are Big Drug Muggers Causing Many Side Effects

Take a look at all of the potential side effects resulting from nutrient depletion, which might (if they go unrecognized) get you diagnosed with a new disease...

Acid Reflux Problem? The Warning On the Pill’s Label Says Use for 14 Days

Though the warnings on the over-the-counter label and in all promotional ads state these pills should be used for a maximum of 14 days during any year, many patients continue on their prescribed medication for months or years without understanding or learning the risks.

Heartburn Medications Are Bad For Good Bacteria

The incredible rise of PPIs has not been completely smooth, however, as over the years several side effects have been seen. Some are manageable, such as a lack of proper absorption of vitamin B12 and the mineral magnesium.

Heartburn Meds Alter the Gut

Acid blockers reduce the diversity of bacteria in the intestines—and that could lead to trouble.

Should You Be Worried About Your Heartburn Medication Causing Dementia?

If you’re concerned that your heartburn medication could cause dementia, you’re not alone. A study published last year in the journal JAMA Neurology claimed to show a strong correlation between use of the meds and dementia, and headlines quickly sounded the public health alarm. But a new study challenges those findings, calling into question whether there’s really any cause for concern (at least about dementia).